2013 Nissan Maxima Reliability

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Engine computer

"At times when starting if I take my foot off the gas and put it back down to resume, the car stalls very bad. I can't make it do this on purpose to demonstrate to the dealer"

Anonymous, TN (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

"Engine STALLS at low speeds when I take my foot off the gas and press down again"

Wm S., TN (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

Engine knock or ping

"It stumbled a few times on taking off from a dead stop, but has since "cleared itself"

George M., CA (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

Engine mounts

"Getting oil change in Peoria, AZ and dealer said the engine mounts were broke. Fixed there---no charge. Provided a rental--no charge"

Anonymous, IL (2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5-L V6)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"Exterior iz not sturdy like my Toyota or Accura."

Anonymous, IN (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Paint has chipped of in a few spots"

Michael S., KS (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

"The paint looks like it has water spots on it but they don't buff out. It is the strangest thing I have ever seen. I was told it is natural here in NC. Not that my dealership would tell me the truth though"

Carol P., NC (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Backup or other camera/sensors

"inoperative"

Anonymous, AL (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"I listen to podcasts via my iPhone via the device interface during my drive to/from work during the week. Most of the time, the menu options for the titles do not match what will actually play when I select the option. Additionally, a few times a year, the start/pause option via the steering wheel controls and or the dash controls do not work."

Anonymous, TN (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"The navigation system suffers from severe design defects listing major streets as UNKNOWN STREET NAME, inability to adjust voice guidance volume using volume controls & being sent in wrong direction (e.g., east instead of west)"

C L., MB (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"Noise coming from left wheel suspension that is heard on minot bumps in row. Mechanic tightened suspension parts and noise went away but returned."

Anonymous, PA (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Wind noise

"Loud wind noise on driver side - Dealer replaced side-view mirror - noise level significantly reduced but is still apparent"

Lindajohn C., CA (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

"wind and road noise"

Anonymous, AL (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Premature brake wear

"The rotters on the back were under size and all the pads had bad surface ware"

Anonymous, IL (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Rotors

"The front brake rotors had uneven run-out (wear). They required resurfacing"

Anonymous, VA (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

"Noise when braking. Dealer resurfaced rotors."

Anonymous, ON (2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5-L V6)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

"ABS controller had an internal short resulting in code P1212 for the TCS circuit. Corrective action included replacing the ABS controller; however, still having difficulty with steering and feels like the brakes are "pulling" severely and brakes are"

Gary H., NM (2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5-L V6)

Power steering pumps and hoses

"Turning the vehicle in any direction was quite difficult, especially at low (parking lot) speeds."

Paul Z., OH (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

"The power steering pump failed with in the first 2 months of ownership and took a month to repair - waiting on parts from Japan"

C L., MB (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Electrical failure

"Car uses "smart key". Accidentally left start button in "on" position. Battery discharged in about 4 hours"

Anonymous, OH (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Tire pressure monitor

"Monitor has shown low pressure on front passenger tire 6 times. 5th time am told nail shrapnel in tire could not patch. $300 to replace tire. Sixth time just 2 days ago two months after replacing tire again monitor reflects low pressure on same tire"

Lauretta H., GA (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Car started decelerating while driving and finally stopped and would not start. Dealer changed air filter and reset sensor."

Anonymous, GA (2013 Nissan Maxima SV 3.5-L V6)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Heated or cooled seat controls

"The heat control for the drivers seat is intermittent. The control for the passenger seat works fine."

Michael S., KS (2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5-L V6)

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