2013 Nissan Maxima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 City / 26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

290

Seats

4 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Sandra S

2013 Nissan maxima sv fully loaded with technology package and leather seats.

I love my 2013 Nissan maxima. It is fully loaded with all leather and the technology package. It drives well and looks sporty, it had tinted windows and a spoiler on the back. Also has panoramic roof. It drives well and feels good and has good pick up. Also has the navigation built in and heated seats and steering wheel and also has a/c cooking in the driver's seat as well.

Morgan B

Smooth ride with comfortable features.

I love this car. It drives very smoothly and has several upgraded features I appreciated such as heated and cooled seats as well as heated wheel. Very few repairs have been needed on my car overall despite it being slightly older. The only downside is that the tires the car came with are a bit pricey to replace.

Ashley M

Great car, highly dependable.

I love my car. It is black on the exterior the inside of the car is also black. I have leather seats. It has everything to accommodate my needs. Bluetooth, a place to charge my phone, heated seats, and a lot of other great features. It is okay on gas. I don't really have any problems with it. I get my tires, oil, and other things my car needs changed on a regular basis so I really have not had any problems.

Danyelle G

The new body style of Nissan maxima.

I love my car; prior to purchasing it I did a lot of research on that particular model, it has everything I wanted. The right color, Bluetooth capability, remote start, good on gas mileage, and very spacious seating. The only issue I have is I wish it had more trunk space.

Deborah S

I have purchased a Maxima for my last 4 cars because they are so comfortable and reliable.

It is stylish. It is comfortable. The gas mileage isn't bad. It is reliable.

Roger Y

It feels good, and you have to watch your speed. It's too easy to be going 90 before you know it.

It has a lot of get-up-&-go! Power everything, with heated and cooled seats, leather bucket seats, and a moonroof.

Carrie M

My current vehicle is my favorite one I have owned.

I have had very minimal problems nothing major with my car. Just some normal ac problems but with living in hot weather that seems to be a problem with every vehicle. I also had an issue with it throwing random codes but found out that was a problem from the previous owner. Overall I am very happy with it. The interior is eye pleasing and the seats are comfy, it is also very spacious.

Ana C

2013 Nissan maxima, a great, reliable and safe vehicle for anyone!

This is an amazing vehicle. I am the second owner of the car and have mainly used it on the highway. It is very reliable and I bought it only a year old. It has approximately 122,500 miles on it. Sunroof, leather, heated seats and in all around great condition!

Negative Owner Reviews

Cesar

Yo tengo un Nissan Maxima 2013 y de primero se empezó ha calentar sin motivo alguno antifreeze todo tenía bien sensores todos estaban bien más de repente la transmisión se desconpuso y el costo d esa transmisión en d 5200

Mi carro sienpre lo trataba de lo mejor su mantenimiento todo bien sus cambios de aceite cada q debia d aséerlos y sin embargo de un día para otro la transmisión dejo d funcionar y cualquier compostura para ese carro cobran demasiado

Eric R

The car has a long standing 3.5 liter engine that I have personally seen last over 300k miles.

The car is reliable and long lasting. It is my second Nissan Maxima. The car is loaded with amenities and gets good fuel mileage.

Makayla J

About my Nissan maxima experience.

I love my Nissan maxima. Although for my type of Nissan I have to take premium gas to fill my car up and that is expensive after a while. Other than that I have not had any problems besides time for a brake change or oil change. Nissans are good cars.

Sean D

It lets you know when you need to do any service of any kind.

I like that the car is spacious and aesthetically beautiful, but I do not like the mileage that I get with it. I find myself going to the gas pump more than I did with my Honda.

Pamela M

My Nissan is powerful and reliable.

My vehicle is reliable and a very nice car I have not had any issues with it. My complaint is with the features and how they work. The Bluetooth having to go through a lot of yes and no after the beep to call someone. Mechanically the vehicle is amazing.

Smokey J

Great information about this car.

Great car, nice and roomy, provides good gas mileage on highways, no problems with engine as long as maintenance is kept up ie changing oil rotation of tires, brakes. Better ride when you have good tires. Good body style. Not hard to find parts for if needed.

Janeal J

It does well to drive distance, had decent gas mileage, but if you drive it as the turbo/ 6 cylinder it is then you will eat up gas

It's a decent car, we just had to replace the battery which sort of blew up and it's only 5 yrs old. It has decent gas mileage

Brandie N

V6 and gets great mileage!

The only problem I have with it is the fuel pump pressure line is leaking, but it is high mileage, other than that I love this car! Seats are more comfortable than the 2016 Honda accord I had. Good gas mileage for a v6 and a heavy foot driver. Overall I love the car.

Nissan Maxima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

3.5 S

290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 SV

290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg

290 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats

3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg

290 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats

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2013 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.42

133 Reviews

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5 stars

56%

4 stars

32%

3 stars

11%

2 stars

1 star

Ana C on June 24, 2021

2013 Nissan maxima, a great, reliable and safe vehicle for anyone!

Alicia M on June 13, 2021

The Nissan maxima is amazing.

Its had two cracked windshields I believe due to the angle they're at. The paint chips easily as well. I do love how roomy it is and the interior is beautiful. The stock stereo and 6 disc CD changer are awesome. The get up and go that the vehicle has is great. It's a smooth drive with a ton of personality.

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Pros from Owners

Kelly A.

Comfortable luxury type vehicle with many aspects that are simple for those with the main concern being focusing on driving with decent trunk size. This is a vehicle that I would purchase again in a newer model.

Kailyn L.

My car was the top package the year it was made. It has heated seats and a heated steering wheel, which I love. I think my favorite feature is the cooling seats as well. I love the automatic seats that will change position per person with the touch a button.

Cons from Owners

Kelly A.

Would like more connectivity with Bluetooth for streaming audio and not just connecting for phone calls, which could be fixed by upgrade options. Trunk is a good size but folding the back seats down, only one side folds, making this fairly useless if an item is wide.

Kailyn L.

It is black leather, so it gets really hot in the summer. There really is not anything else I do not like about my car. It is great. My car is fun and a great buy. It looks really good. I cannot imagine having any other car.

Ranks #6 Large Cars by Owners

The 2013 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Large Cars.

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2013 Nissan Maxima

4.42

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 8 other Large Cars.

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31 MPG

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30 MPG

2013 Nissan Maxima

26 MPG

Is The 2013 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes this cat is amazing I love driving it,it’s smooth it’s roomy my son loves it. I love everything about this vehicle

Maria L.

Yes. I love all the features in the Maxima. The sporty body style is what this mama needs to still feel young while transporting all my babies. It is safe and offers great gas mileage on the road and... Read More

Elizabeth O.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Nissan Maxima?

No problems so far with my vehicle it drives well gas up well maintenance is kept up with the car so it good

Steve M.

It is reliable. It has never let me down. It’s on screen prompts helps me remember to schedule my maintenances. All the gauges have been accurate from tire pressure to mileage left to empty.

Lauren S.

Is The 2013 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

It was a fare pricing I need something good and reliable so I went the Nissan Maxima this car is great

George K.

I bought my Maxima loaded at a managers special price. I feel like the deal was amazing considering all the high end features and longevity this car has given me.

Henry H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 nissan maxima windshield wiper size?

Answer: The 2013 Nissan Maxima has a windshield wiper size of 28 inches on the driver's side, and 17 inches on the passenger side. The rear wiper blade measures in at 12 inches. You should check Your windshield wipers...

2013 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: If You are planning on replacing the oil in Your 2013 Nissan Maxima, You'll need to know that type it takes and hold much it holds, or the capacity. Use 5W-30 synthetic motor lubricant and obtain at least 5...

Does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2013 Nissan Maxima does have a timing chain. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or so. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles. The spark plugs need to be replaced...

Does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have a remote start?

Answer: The 2013 Nissan Maxima does have a remote start with their intelligent key system. This is a key fob that will allow You to start the car, open the trunk, and lock and unlock the doors. The key fob takes a...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front