Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Nissan Maxima has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 62 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 62 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Nissan Maxima has an average reliability outlook with no recalls but 62 owner complaints. Issues mainly involve the power train and air bags, but evidence is thin. Its maintenance and repair costs should be moderate overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| Air bags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system service
- Air filter replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission hesitation or slip
- Airbag warning lights
- Headlight or brake light failures
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal softness or vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.