2013 Nissan Maxima Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2013 Nissan Maxima owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Engine Minor

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

What Owners Say

Engine computer

"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)

"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 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 Unsure 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)

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 Unsure 3.5-L V6)

Power steering pumps and hoses

"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)

Paint/Trim

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

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"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

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)

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)

Body Integrity

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

What Owners Say

Wind noise

"wind and road noise"

Anonymous, AL (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)

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