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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2014 Nissan Maxima Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
23%of 96 total for the year
Median mileage
73,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Nissan Maxima, 23% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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

“On august 13, 2016, the car stalled in the middle of the high-speed ramp going onto a highway (long island expressway) without any warning, putting us in extremely dangerous situation. Electrical system was still working, but motor shut off. I couldn't get the car moving after numerous attempts A/C also shut down exposing us to a 100+ degree heat under direct sunlight. Also while waiting for a tow truck, we got hit in the back by the ongoing ford SUV which could not stop on time.”

NHTSA complaint #10909451, filed 2016-09, 17,500 miles

“My car transmission is unstable. I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima with 88k miles and check engine soon sensor came up. My car on streets was not shifting properly and eventually would stall. Ran diagnostic, p1778 code for transmission step motor replacement. Replaced this part and transmission still giving issues. My car has stalled on me several times on the highway with my family in the car, very hazardous. The transmission will not shift into gear properly, wont pick up on speed until late , causing rpms to rise dramatically. …”

NHTSA complaint #11153761, filed 2018-11, 88,440 miles

“My 2014 Nissan Maxima with my family and myself inside were in a near death situation when the car did not have power to cross train tracks that went across the road. We heard the train coming and the only reason we escaped death was because of a man in a pickup truck in back of us observed the situation and quickly pushed the car over the tracks and out of the way just before the train quickly passed through. I later found out from the dealership that the Nissan CVT transmission failed and that was why the car didn't have the power to cross the train tracks. …”

NHTSA complaint #11121291, filed 2018-08, 94,000 miles

“Nissan CVT transmission on 12/05/2018, about 10:00am- took my vehicle in for oil change and vibrating and shaking of car. Paid about $350.00 for oil change and transmission flush and change (which the service dept. Said I needed for transmission). That same day about 5:00pm while on the freeway my car stopped accelerating, starting shaking and I was able to pull over gradually to the side of the freeway. I got it towed back to the same Nissan service center for them to evaluate. On the next day the service representative says the car needs a new transmission and the warranty has expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11156849, filed 2018-12, 78,789 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020314%
2019317%
201813%
20171110%
20163323%
20142223%
20132439%
20121817%
20112221%
2010155%
2009113%
2008810%
20071612%
200639368%
200577782%
200493466%
200373%
2002147%
200185%
2000226%
199985%
199865%
199744%
19961213%
1995128%
1994910%
199368%
199255%
1991912%
1990109%
1989915%
198812%
198753%
198612%
198524%

Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Maxima

Air bags
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
19 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Electronic 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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