2014 Nissan Maxima exterior lighting problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2014 Nissan Maxima — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly, and the lights were dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and…”
filed May 19, 2025
“The dim lights on the vehicle are very dim, the fog lights are brighter than the dim lights. I’ve replaced the bulbs and headlights and neither fixed the issue. You can barely see in front of the car with the dim lights. It’s very unsafe to drive at night.”
filed Jun 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Maxima | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 Maxima | 9 | 15% |
| 2012 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Maxima | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 Maxima | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Maxima | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 Maxima | 26 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.