2014 Nissan Maxima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 126
- 39 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 24 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2014 Nissan Maxima
- AIR BAGS 24
- POWER TRAIN 21
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
- ENGINE 9
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Nissan Maxima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima reliable?
NHTSA has 126 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported problem area is air bags (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Nissan Maxima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (24), power train (21), exterior lighting (17), unknown or other (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Nissan Maxima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.