2014 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,323miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Nissan Maxima, 6% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,323 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11327976, filed 2020-06, 155,000 miles“Brand new lease, had vehicle 2 days. Driving home from work, thank god there was slight traffic congestion. Out of nowhere the car started to pull to the left, I could not gain control of vehicle. The car suddenly stopped harsh, as if I were stuck on something. Cars behind me has to slam breaks and swerve out of way. When tow truck came they said stabilizer bar was broken and this could have been a fatal accident had I been going faster. After many complaints and conversations Nissan is forcing me to take the repaired car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615422, filed 2014-07, 70 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. While driving 5 MPH in reverse, a clicking sound was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10915968, filed 2016-10, 21,000 miles“Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire and wheel to sheer off, snapped the tie rod, ripped off the rear bumper, and bent the vehicle rims. I suffered a closed head injury and whiplash, as well as soft tissue damage to right shoulder and knee. Airbags did deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11565918, filed 2024-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11466439, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 29 | 11% |
| 2009 | 36 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 102 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 14% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Maxima
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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