2014 Nissan Maxima: common problems and reliability
An average Maxima year.
96 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Maxima?The 2014 Nissan Maxima has 96 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Nissan Maxima vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Maxima years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Maxima?
Across the 28 Maxima model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 1,426 (2004). With 96 complaints, the 2014 Maxima sits about the same as the model's median of 112.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation, with a clear consensus that reliability and owner satisfaction declined significantly after the early 2000s.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Maxima. See the full Maxima owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Maxima listings typically run $13,900–$20,796 across 2014 to 2023 model years.
Other Maxima model years
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