Recalls ·2013 Nissan Maxima

2013 Nissan Maxima recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Nissan Maxima. Owners filed 62 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 22 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #18 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints62
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train17 · 42%
Exterior lighting9 · 22%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Air bags4 · 10%
Engine3 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Structure2 · 5%
Visibility/wiper1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My car all of a sudden stopped on it's own while driving on the expressway. I didn't press the brake pedal or anything. I had to get out of my car in the middle of traffic & wait on a tow. The mechanic shop said that it was very dangerous for the car to do that.

Service brakes · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

When an adult sits in the passenger seat (some over 200lbs) the "airbag off" light remains on. This is from starting the car, driving, until the end of the trip.

Air bags · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Exterior lighting · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.