2013 Nissan Maxima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported areas: Power Train (24), Air Bags (16), Exterior Lighting (9).
Key takeaways
- 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | 39% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 26% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 13% |
| Engine | 4 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-12-19
I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima in my headlights are horrible when they are on dim you cannot see in front of you so bad that it's liable to cause a bad wreck I have to ride with my headlights on bright and it's not much better I have replaced the bulbs in both headlights twice it has not improved anything I think it is a ...
Engine - filed 2024-04-11
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt however the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed t...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2023-11-18
1. Both headlights on dim are so dim that you cannot drive safely, they do not project in front of the car far enough to see at night, dawn or dusk. I am concerned if other cars I meet can even see me approaching. My flashlight shines brighter and farther. I have replaced the bulbs for the dim lights and it did no good...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.