2014 Nissan Maxima Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 24 4 crash 2 injury

“CAR WRECK AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND CAR IS TOTALED. *DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11192889, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,363.”
NHTSA complaint #10969553, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA S ARE SO DIM THAT I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AT NIGHT. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE AS BRIGHT AS THE LOW BEAMS SHOULD BE. WE HAVE REPLACED WITH TOP OF THE LINE BULBS & IT HASN'T HELPED AT ALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE & NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED BECAUSE THEY CAN'T SEE WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR IS AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING AS THEY SHOULD. MY CAR COLLIDED WITH A 18-WHEELER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE 18-WHEELER CAME OVER INTO MY LANE LATCHING ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. ONCE I BROKE LOOSE FROM THE TR…”
NHTSA complaint #11342861, 2019 · crash

Power Train 21 3 crash 1 injury

“While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40 miles per hour on level ground, I felt the gas pedal to be unresponsive. Then it quickly reengaged. I mentioned this to m…”
NHTSA complaint #11620050, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH MY FAMILY AND MYSELF INSIDE WERE IN A NEAR DEATH SITUATION WHEN THE CAR DID NOT HAVE POWER TO CROSS TRAIN TRACKS THAT WENT ACROSS THE ROAD. WE HEARD THE TRAIN COMING AND THE ONLY REASON WE ESCAPED DEATH WAS BECAUSE OF A MAN IN A PICKUP TRUCK IN BACK OF US OBSERVED THE SITUATION AND QUICKLY PUSHED THE CAR OVER THE TRACKS AND OUT OF THE WAY JUST BEFORE THE TRAIN QUICKLY PASSED THROUGH. I LATER FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THAT WAS WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE THE POWER TO CROSS THE TRAIN TRACKS. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THE CVT TRANSM…”
NHTSA complaint #11121291, 2018 · crash

“ON AUGUST 13, 2016, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGH-SPEED RAMP GOING ONTO A HIGHWAY (LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING, PUTTING US IN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL WORKING, BUT MOTOR SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T GET THE CAR MOVING AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS A/C ALSO SHUT DOWN EXPOSING US TO A 100+ DEGREE HEAT UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ALSO WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, WE GOT HIT IN THE BACK BY THE ONGOING FORD SUV WHICH COULD NOT STOP ON TIME.”
NHTSA complaint #10909451, 2016 · crash

Exterior Lighting 19 2 crash 1 injury

“CAR WRECK AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND CAR IS TOTALED. *DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11192889, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA S ARE SO DIM THAT I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AT NIGHT. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE AS BRIGHT AS THE LOW BEAMS SHOULD BE. WE HAVE REPLACED WITH TOP OF THE LINE BULBS & IT HASN'T HELPED AT ALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE & NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED BECAUSE THEY CAN'T SEE WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR IS AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING AS THEY SHOULD. MY CAR COLLIDED WITH A 18-WHEELER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE 18-WHEELER CAME OVER INTO MY LANE LATCHING ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. ONCE I BROKE LOOSE FROM THE TR…”
NHTSA complaint #11342861, 2019 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly, and the lights were dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,270.”
NHTSA complaint #11661846, 2025

Unknown Or Other 10 1 crash

“ON AUGUST 13, 2016, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGH-SPEED RAMP GOING ONTO A HIGHWAY (LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING, PUTTING US IN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL WORKING, BUT MOTOR SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T GET THE CAR MOVING AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS A/C ALSO SHUT DOWN EXPOSING US TO A 100+ DEGREE HEAT UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ALSO WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, WE GOT HIT IN THE BACK BY THE ONGOING FORD SUV WHICH COULD NOT STOP ON TIME.”
NHTSA complaint #10909451, 2016 · crash

“I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The passenger side door abruptly stopped working and will not open from the inside or outside. Upon speaking with a mechanic, I learned that this is a very common issue with a Nissan and also that there is a class action lawsuit against Nissan because its believed to be a defect they knew about. Quote i received for repair would be over $400”
NHTSA complaint #11709463, 2025

“Date(s) of Incident: Multiple incidents from [June 3, 2025] to [July 1, 2025] Summary of Complaint I am filing this complaint against Best Price Transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. I have patronized this shop for years, trusting their work, but my vehicles have repeatedly left their care with more problems than they arrived with. The most recent incident involved an air conditioning repair that led to a coolant leak, the recommen…”
NHTSA complaint #11680401, 2025

Engine 9 1 crash

“MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH MY FAMILY AND MYSELF INSIDE WERE IN A NEAR DEATH SITUATION WHEN THE CAR DID NOT HAVE POWER TO CROSS TRAIN TRACKS THAT WENT ACROSS THE ROAD. WE HEARD THE TRAIN COMING AND THE ONLY REASON WE ESCAPED DEATH WAS BECAUSE OF A MAN IN A PICKUP TRUCK IN BACK OF US OBSERVED THE SITUATION AND QUICKLY PUSHED THE CAR OVER THE TRACKS AND OUT OF THE WAY JUST BEFORE THE TRAIN QUICKLY PASSED THROUGH. I LATER FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THAT WAS WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE THE POWER TO CROSS THE TRAIN TRACKS. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THE CVT TRANSM…”
NHTSA complaint #11121291, 2018 · crash

“Date(s) of Incident: Multiple incidents from [June 3, 2025] to [July 1, 2025] Summary of Complaint I am filing this complaint against Best Price Transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. I have patronized this shop for years, trusting their work, but my vehicles have repeatedly left their care with more problems than they arrived with. The most recent incident involved an air conditioning repair that led to a coolant leak, the recommen…”
NHTSA complaint #11680401, 2025

“Over the last couple months I've noticed my vehicle delay acceleration after coming to a stop. I've also noticed jerking while driving at a constant speed. First I thought it was bad gas but the problem has persisted for several fill ups now. I thought maybe the transmission fluid needed to be replaced so I paid a couple hundred bucks to have it serviced. The problem continued. I took it to a local car shop to get it scanned. There were no codes present at the time. A few weeks later and after nearly being struck by three different vehicles in one day, I decided to try a different car repair s…”
NHTSA complaint #11527303, 2023

Electrical System 8 1 crash 1 injury

“While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40 miles per hour on level ground, I felt the gas pedal to be unresponsive. Then it quickly reengaged. I mentioned this to m…”
NHTSA complaint #11620050, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON EACH TIME MY MOTHER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT STAYS LIGHTS FOR PERIODS OF TIME. AT TIMES THE LIGHT GOES OFF, THEN BACK ON. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE NOTIFIED FIDELITY WARRANTY SERVICES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE ROYAL PROTECTION PLAN WHICH IS STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 2021. I AM AFRAID THAT IF MY MOTHER IS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE LIGHT SENSOR IS NOT FIXED AND WE ARE IN A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT SHE WILL BE INJURED.”
NHTSA complaint #11398706, 2021

“DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF AND DIMS WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. SWITCHING LIGHTS FROM "ON" TO "AUTOMATIC" OR VICE-VERSA RELIGHTS THE BULB.”
NHTSA complaint #11375556, 2020

Suspension 6 2 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire and wheel to sheer off, snapped the tie rod, ripped off the rear bumper, and bent the vehicle rims. I suffered a closed head injury and whiplash, as well as soft tissue damage to right shoulder and knee. Airbags did deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11565918, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, she was informed the vehicle was pulling to the left and the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to contact the Toyota dealer where she bought the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the Toyota dealer, to have the maintenance work completed and had an alignment performed on the vehicle. The Toyota dealer referred her to the Nissan dealer for the transmission service. The contact took the vehicle to Lokey Nissan (27758 US Hwy 19 N,…”
NHTSA complaint #11456556, 2022 · crash · fire

“Purchased in 2015 & driven less than 50,000 miles when a popping noise started during braking or traveling over bumps. Mechanic diagnosed & replaced the right lower control arm. Part should not have failed under low mileage conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #11466439, 2022

Fuel/Propulsion System 5 2 crash 1 injury

“While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40 miles per hour on level ground, I felt the gas pedal to be unresponsive. Then it quickly reengaged. I mentioned this to m…”
NHTSA complaint #11620050, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON AUGUST 13, 2016, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGH-SPEED RAMP GOING ONTO A HIGHWAY (LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING, PUTTING US IN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL WORKING, BUT MOTOR SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T GET THE CAR MOVING AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS A/C ALSO SHUT DOWN EXPOSING US TO A 100+ DEGREE HEAT UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ALSO WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, WE GOT HIT IN THE BACK BY THE ONGOING FORD SUV WHICH COULD NOT STOP ON TIME.”
NHTSA complaint #10909451, 2016 · crash

“Over the last couple months I've noticed my vehicle delay acceleration after coming to a stop. I've also noticed jerking while driving at a constant speed. First I thought it was bad gas but the problem has persisted for several fill ups now. I thought maybe the transmission fluid needed to be replaced so I paid a couple hundred bucks to have it serviced. The problem continued. I took it to a local car shop to get it scanned. There were no codes present at the time. A few weeks later and after nearly being struck by three different vehicles in one day, I decided to try a different car repair s…”
NHTSA complaint #11527303, 2023

Service Brakes 4 2 crash 1 injury

“Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire and wheel to sheer off, snapped the tie rod, ripped off the rear bumper, and bent the vehicle rims. I suffered a closed head injury and whiplash, as well as soft tissue damage to right shoulder and knee. Airbags did deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11565918, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH MY FAMILY AND MYSELF INSIDE WERE IN A NEAR DEATH SITUATION WHEN THE CAR DID NOT HAVE POWER TO CROSS TRAIN TRACKS THAT WENT ACROSS THE ROAD. WE HEARD THE TRAIN COMING AND THE ONLY REASON WE ESCAPED DEATH WAS BECAUSE OF A MAN IN A PICKUP TRUCK IN BACK OF US OBSERVED THE SITUATION AND QUICKLY PUSHED THE CAR OVER THE TRACKS AND OUT OF THE WAY JUST BEFORE THE TRAIN QUICKLY PASSED THROUGH. I LATER FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THAT WAS WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE THE POWER TO CROSS THE TRAIN TRACKS. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THE CVT TRANSM…”
NHTSA complaint #11121291, 2018 · crash

“I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH CONTROL ARMS, REBUILD A TRANSMISSION THAT WENT OUT, MY ENTIRE AC JUST WENT OUT, I AM CONSTANTLY REPLACING BRAKES AND DISK, BALL JOINTS AND SHOCKS. I HAVE SPENT OVER WHAT I AM STILL PAYING FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND STILL OWE $18000 AND PAYING EVERYTHING OUT OF POCKET. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11327976, 2020

Steering 4 1 crash 1 injury

“Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire and wheel to sheer off, snapped the tie rod, ripped off the rear bumper, and bent the vehicle rims. I suffered a closed head injury and whiplash, as well as soft tissue damage to right shoulder and knee. Airbags did deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11565918, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT GOING BETWEEN 5-15MPH WHEN I HEARD A 1-2 SECOND DEEP SCREECHING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD FULLY MADE MY STOP AT THE RED LIGHT, AND I NOTICED WHEN ACCELERATING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE STEERING HAD BECOME STIFF LIKE I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I FOUND A PLACE TO PULL OVER TO CHECK MY POWER STEERING LEVELS, AND THE FLUID WAS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, AND EVERYTHING STARTS FINE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING ISSUES. I'M QUESTIONING IF THE PUMP FAILED AND THE FLUIDS NOT MOVING THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM.…”
NHTSA complaint #11184721, 2019

“DRIVING DOWN A SNOW/ICE COVERED ROAD, I HEARD A LOW NOISE COME FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND STEERING WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. I DETERMINED IT TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE BELT IS STILL INTACT AND THERE IS FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. I AM GOING TO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO DIAGNOSE BUT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS IS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO REACT TO POSSIBLE ISSUES IN ROADWAY. HARD TO BELIEVE A CAR WITH ONLY 1000 MILES COULD HAVE THIS HAPPEN. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10681037, 2015

Structure 3

“DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUNDING NOISE. PULLED OVER WHEN IT WAS SAFE. I DISCOVERED THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. SAW A BIG HOLE IN THE SUNROOF WITH GLASS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING INSIDE THE SPACE BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE ROOF OF THE CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11296832, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, FLAT, AND SMOOTH STRETCH OF HIGHWAY IN NASSAU COUNTY, NY, I HEARD A SUDDEN LOUD EXPLOSION. I FIRST ASSUMED IT WAS A TIRE FAILURE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT AND TRUE WITHOUT ANY VIBRATION, SHAKING, OR ERRATIC MOVEMENT OF ANY KIND. I PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER AND UPON INSPECTION, I SAW THAT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD A LARGE HOLE DIRECTLY IN THE CENTER AND WAS SHATTERED, WITH BITS OF GLASS FROM THE EXPLOSION RESTING ON THE STILL CLOSED SUNSHADE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A PARKWAY WHERE NO COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC IS ALLOWED, AND IT WAS JUST AFT…”
NHTSA complaint #11138753, 2018

“I PURCHASED MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA SV ON AUGUST 27, 2014. ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE, I NOTICED A CLEARLY VISIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR PAINT ON THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE, I NOTIFIED MY SALESMAN THAT THE PAINT ON THE BODY, THE FRONT AND THE REAR BUMPER WERE ALL DIFFERENT SHADES OF PEARL WHITE. I WAS ASSURED BY THE SALESMAN THAT THE REASON THE APPEARANCE WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING PARKED BY GREEN BUSHES CAUSING A REFLECTION. IT IS MY CONTENTION THAT YOUR COMPANY (NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.) AND ITS AFFILIATE'S, SPECIFICALLY CENTRAL NISSAN IN HOUSTON…”
NHTSA complaint #10896187, 2014

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2

“THE CHECK ENGINE REPEATEDLY COMES ONE AND CAR STALLS OR IDLES WHEN DRIVING. CAN NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO P0014 AND P0024 CAMSHAFT CODES REPEATEDLY COMING BACK ON. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY LIMITS.”
NHTSA complaint #11320692, 2019

“WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, SOMETIMES THE 'AIRBAG OFF' INDICATOR LIGHT WILL GO ON RANDOMLY. I EVEN HAVE VIDEO PROOF OF THIS HAPPENING WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND, WEIGHING 130 POUNDS, WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH HER SEATBELT ON. THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON FOR MINUTES, SOMETIMES AN HOUR, BEFORE RANDOMLY TURNING OFF. ALSO, THE ENGINES OXYGEN SENSOR RANDOMLY TRIGGERS THE 'SERVICE ENGINE' LIGHT AS WELL, I BELIEVE IT NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED.”
NHTSA complaint #11119301, 2017

Seat Belts 2

“THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK FOR SOME REASON AND I CANNOT ADJUST THE LOCK PART TO FASTEN OR WEAR MY SEATBELT WHICH MEAN I CAN'T FOLLOW TEXAS SEAT BELT LAW AND COULD BE HURT OR KILLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE CREATED THIS ISSUE SO I AM CONFIDENT THAT IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE OR MAYBE A FLAW IN JUST MY 1 CAR......I DON'T WANT TO BE STOPPED AND GIVEN A $200 TICKET WHICH TEXAS LAW AND POLICE ARE STRICKED AND I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE THAT IF I DO NOT PULL THE BELT OVER MY CHEST I WILL BE STOPPED BECAUSE I WAS GIVEN A $200 TICKET ON A SUNDAY MORNING AND I PULLE…”
NHTSA complaint #11051758, 2017

“2014 NISSAN MAXIMA SEAT BELTS HAVE A DESIGN FLAW THAT I DO NOT BELIEVE WAS THE DESIGN INTENT. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RESTRAINT OR ALR LOCKS ON ACCELERATION AND ON DESCENDING STEEPER HILLS AT CONSTANT SPEED. THIS PINS THE DRIVER TO THE SEAT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOK OVER HIS SHOULDER, FOR INSTANCE, DURING MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CLEARLY THAT THE ALR DEPLOYS ON RAPID DECELERATION AS IT SHOULD; AS EVERY OTHER CAR DOES. HOWEVER, THE NISSAN MAXIMA ALR ALSO DEPLOYS ON ACCELERATION IN A STRAIGHT LINE ACCELERATION AND LATERAL ACCELERATION. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT BEHAV…”
NHTSA complaint #10660264, 2014

Seats 2

“Code B1018 failing Occupant sensor in the passenger seat”
NHTSA complaint #11578987, 2024

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATED SEATS WOULD NOT HEAT IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEATS WERE PERFORMING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 800.”
NHTSA complaint #10562245, 2014

Visibility 2

“WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, FLAT, AND SMOOTH STRETCH OF HIGHWAY IN NASSAU COUNTY, NY, I HEARD A SUDDEN LOUD EXPLOSION. I FIRST ASSUMED IT WAS A TIRE FAILURE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT AND TRUE WITHOUT ANY VIBRATION, SHAKING, OR ERRATIC MOVEMENT OF ANY KIND. I PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER AND UPON INSPECTION, I SAW THAT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD A LARGE HOLE DIRECTLY IN THE CENTER AND WAS SHATTERED, WITH BITS OF GLASS FROM THE EXPLOSION RESTING ON THE STILL CLOSED SUNSHADE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A PARKWAY WHERE NO COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC IS ALLOWED, AND IT WAS JUST AFT…”
NHTSA complaint #11138753, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10887655, 2016

Visibility/Wiper 2

“DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF AND DIMS WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. SWITCHING LIGHTS FROM "ON" TO "AUTOMATIC" OR VICE-VERSA RELIGHTS THE BULB.”
NHTSA complaint #11375556, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CRASHING NOISE DETECTED AND THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT CALLED CHARLIE CLARK NISSAN HARLINGEN LOCATED AT (3500 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552 (956) 734-2490) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11316965, 2020

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“My cruise control stopped working. I took it to my Nissan dealer where I purchased the car. They advised me I needed a new transmission. However I had just put a new transmission in 3 years prior. I have never had this issue with any other vehicle. I spoke with Nissan consumer affairs who admitted there was an issue with their CVT. But they refused to do anything about it. They stated there is no recall and it’s my responsibility to fix it. The fix is not cheap as the CVT requires a brand new transmission that must be programmed specifically to your vehicle. They were not taking responsibility…”
NHTSA complaint #11420366, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 1 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED LIGHTLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE CENTER DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000. UPDA…”
NHTSA complaint #10852257, 2016 · crash

Wheels 1

“BRAND NEW LEASE, HAD VEHICLE 2 DAYS. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THANK GOD THERE WAS SLIGHT TRAFFIC CONGESTION. OUT OF NOWHERE THE CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT, I COULD NOT GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED HARSH, AS IF I WERE STUCK ON SOMETHING. CARS BEHIND ME HAS TO SLAM BREAKS AND SWERVE OUT OF WAY. WHEN TOW TRUCK CAME THEY SAID STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT HAD I BEEN GOING FASTER. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS AND CONVERSATIONS NISSAN IS FORCING ME TO TAKE THE "REPAIRED" CAR. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO TAKE A CAR THAT WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10615422, 2014