2013 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems
No recalls and 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.
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2013 Nissan Maxima recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt however the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
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…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at night, the driver’s, and passenger's side headlights were very dim, failing to properly illuminate the roadway, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the light bulbs were replaced but the failure persisted. The…
The transmission is failing in my car it doesn't want to go. stalling out shuttering,jerking.
Maxima model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 275 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 106 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 107 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 96 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 142 | 10 | 4 |
Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Nissan Maxima as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Maxima?
- Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (24 complaints), followed by air bags (16).
- How many 2013 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 62 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 19, 2025.