2014 Nissan Altima vs 2014 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,111 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 317 | 90 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,500 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 298 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 208 | 24 |
| Power Train | 209 | 21 |
| Suspension | 130 | 6 |
| Engine | 77 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 8 |
| Steering | 58 | 4 |
| Structure | 52 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 91 | 11 |
| Stalling | 70 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 59 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
2014 Nissan Altima
2014 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.