2014 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Maxima, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2014 Nissan Maxima has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 4 |
| Power train | 22 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 19 | 2 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2014 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do air bags problems start?
35kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 air bags complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2014 vs. every other Maxima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maxima median. How we score
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- Caution
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2014 Nissan Maxima safety ratings
2014 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Maxima owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag located in the seat failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side seat sensor was…
11/2022 dash air bag warning light started flashing in 2014 Nissan Maxima. Dealership said air bag sensor (part #873009DH5B)was bad and seat needed to be replaced est cost~$1600. In January, I called dealership to schedule seat replacement and was told part was on back order with no timeline for…
Passenger air bag light warning came on. Diagnostics confirmed the passenger front seat cushion Assy with OCS unit required replacement. The cost is $2108.10 and the part is on back order. This vehicle was purchased new and the passenger side seldom has a passenger. I believe this is a manufacturer…
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