2013 Nissan Maxima: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
62
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
29.0
Severity index
Severity index 29.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Nissan Maxima ranks 122 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 16% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 38.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 25.8% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 14.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 12.9% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 6.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 3.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 3.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 3.2% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 24 of 62 complaints (38.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.