Nissan Maxima Complaints (2014)

96 consumer complaints on file.

#11466439May 27, 2022
SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459592April 4, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH at night, the headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The contact stated that the headlight failure was more evident while driving on unlit back roads. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458374March 25, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
I’ve been getting pulled over by the state trooper because of my headlights they’re stating they aren’t bright enough. The bulb was changed and still same problem. My Nissan was slow to accelerate while driving, then looses power, turns off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456556March 14, 2022
SUSPENSION
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, Clearwater, FL 33761: (727) 789-8100) and was informed that the front suspension and control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V146000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,646. Vehicle has not been repaired. Consumer reviewed the forms and all seem correct except for the las part where it said Applicable Incident Information. Consumer did not report a crash or a fire.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440839November 17, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Driving the car stop and a light. Light turns green and the car inches through the intersection. Pedal is to the floor and nothing happens. Eventually power starts to build up and I can go,but once I get to a light it repeats itself and not power after brake is released.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421772June 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was about to get on a highway, so before I got on the highway I heard a loud blast overhead, like a loud boom sound. It was very scary that I most lost control. All that I felt was glass all over me and in the car. The panoramic roof just shattered by itself. It felt like a pressure blew the top off. A very scary experience that I don’t know what would have happened if I was on high speed on the highway, I might have lost control. I managed to close the sunroof cover and slowly made it to the next exit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420366June 9, 2021
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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 for the issue that they know is a problem. It is very frustrating to own a vehicle with a company who refuses to fix something they know is wrong. They are not the only ones who mentioned there is an issue. The dealer themselves have seen this numerous times and advised Nissan won’t do anything to make it right with any consumers. This poses a safety hazard in my eyes. Had this gone out at 60 mph it would not shift and could have been a significant safety risk. I am now out over $5,000 to fix the transmission. This is an unacceptable practice and they should be held responsible for continuing the this do nothing and not be forced to make a change in their production and design.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11415330May 5, 2021
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SPUTTERED AND CEASED IN GEAR, WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROBABLY DUE TO A TRANSMISSION ISSUE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS RESET HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. LOUGHEAD NISSAN (755 S. CHESTER RD - RT 320, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081, (610)328-1500) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398706March 2, 2021
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11375556November 20, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF AND DIMS WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. SWITCHING LIGHTS FROM "ON" TO "AUTOMATIC" OR VICE-VERSA RELIGHTS THE BULB.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11360092September 20, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIM HEADLIGHT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11355657September 17, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT AT ALL. AT NIGHT TIME, I ALWAYS HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY BRIGHTS ON. CAN'T SEE TWO-THREE FEET IN FRONT OF ME AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE BRIGHTS ON. BLINKER LIGHT IS BRIGHTER THAN HEADLIGHTS. HAVE GOTTEN MY HEADLIGHTS REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES WITH NO RELIEF OF ISSUES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11343642August 6, 2020
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11342861August 2, 2020
AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 TRUCK, I VEERED INTO THE MEDIAN HITTING 2 ROAD SIGNS HEAD ON & MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS WELL.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11327976June 9, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11320692April 9, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11316965March 9, 2020
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11315425March 1, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA ARE SO DIM IT TRULY IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I LITERALLY CANNOT SEE 2 FEET IN FRONT OF MY CAR AT ANY SPEED. MY BLINKERS EMIT MORE LUMMIS THAN MY LOW BEAMS. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF NISSAN OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11311769February 27, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY, VERY DIM. DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NOT ADEQUATE LIGHT BEING PROJECTED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11309075February 13, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS ARE DANGEROUSLY DIM. TRIED TO REPLACE HALOGEN BULBS WITH BRIGHTER ONES WITH ZERO LUCK. MAJOR HAZARD AND KNOWN ISSUE ON 2013-2015 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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