Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Nissan Maxima has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 96 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
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
Of the 96 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 96 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Nissan Maxima has an average reliability rating based on the absence of recalls and a moderate number of complaints, mostly concerning the air bags and power train. The data is somewhat limited, showing occasional concerns but no major systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant level checks
- Belt and hose inspections
- Battery maintenance
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Dim exterior lights
- Engine stalling
- Vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.