Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 26 HWY
Horsepower
290
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Victor M
Love how comfortable my car is to sit in.
My car is at 75k miles. No problems so far. I regularly keep up with the maintenance. It is a smooth ride with a tone of space. Not many features sense it a base model but it does have a sunroof, Bluetooth for phone calls, automatic windows and a nice stereo system.
accountCircle Julie M
Great car it's great on gas.
I enjoy my car a lot no major problems!! My car runs good.. It is fun to drive. It's great on gas.. Great for highway driving. Just keep the oil changed it will be a great car. The car is very smooth and I'drives like a dream car.. The car is smooth like riding on a smooth road.
accountCircle Kim Y
The Nissan maxima is a great stylish sedan but its is also sporty and great.
My car has no problems it drives real well it gets great gas mileage it performs great in turn I love my car but any success to owning a car is up to the car owner taking car of it like daily maintenance trips like the oil transmission fluids being changed on a regular basis.
accountCircle Charlene R
Love gliding in my used ride.
I own a 2014 maxima. I had it for a week and drove it from Washington state to Arizona the very end of July. It got great gas mileage. Very comfortable and a nice ride. I felt like I was gliding. I had to watch my foot as I kept above the speed limit and didn't realize that. I love my car and I highly recommend purchasing the Nissan maxima.
accountCircle Jamea M
Great sports and luxury comfort combination.
2014 Nissan Maxima is a great car. Its Amazing with handling. Its a sports car with luxury comfort. Its pretty good on gas.
accountCircle Trina H
My car has an amazing sound system, great on highways.
Electrical problems, but besides that nothing else. Runs smooth. The car is beautiful. The sound system is amazing. The bass is amazing. The only complaint is the sensors tend to act up. But besides these little issues the car is perfect. Couldn't ask for anything better.
accountCircle Angie B
The 2014 Nissan maxima has style, safety and comfort all wrapped up in one car.
The Nissan maxima is really good on gas mileage and maintenance is affordable. It is a very comfortable and easy to drive car. There is enough space for riders to feel comfortable and safe while riding along. The maxima has easy to access safety features. There are built in features for upgrading.
accountCircle Todd K
How well it performs and accelerates
Love the power and comfort and look. What a classy car,

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angelique B
Great family car but noisy moonroof
Never had much trouble with my car, it is definitely my dream car. I do have a moonroof that makes noise. The dealership has looked at it many times and has not figured out the issue.
accountCircle Samantha S
Nissan hood and leather interiors issues.
The shape of the hood of the car makes it very difficult to tell clearance in the front of the car. This makes it very difficult to drive in the city and park in tighter spaces. The leather seats also easily become discolored with sun exposure and turned a yellowish color.
accountCircle Danny Q
It has good acceleration and handling.
Car is reliable, mileage per gallon is ok average only 23 mpg. Interior feels cheap, and seats are not that comfortable.
accountCircle Abi C
Fast reliable drink up gas a little to much.
It is a nice vehicle no really big issue very spacious haven't had any problems with it since I got it.
accountCircle Renee B
Media interaction ability is sufficient.
We bought the vehicle used and so far it has performed fine. I am used to higher trim features. I prefer more synchronization with my media. It handles well in bad weather, so far it has not given us any trouble. I'll be sure to get a higher trim next time.
accountCircle Heidi S
Safe two accidents and walked away unharmed.
Its average, drives okay lots of road noise. Cabin filter needs changed a lot tires and brakes go quick battery last 4 years.
accountCircle Johnny F
Farm maroon color that changes in the sunlight
I have had no vehicle issues. It gets me where I need to go and is extremely sporty. Handles well and definitely a comfortable ride highly recommend. My car has the sunroof option and the 18 inch sport wheels for an additional flavor of sportiness that is suitable for male or female
accountCircle Erin C
Great daily ride. Comfortable and reliable.
My Maxima drives well and has very good gas mileage. I had an Armada previously and miss the size, but my Maxima has enough room for daily use for my family of 4. It is comfortable and has great features like rear view imaging and heated and cooled seats.

Nissan Maxima Models

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

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3.5 S
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.5 SV
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.46
197 Reviews
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Paige E on June 6, 2021
Love the underground lights.
I love my car! I love the undercarriage lights that is probably my favorite feature! I love the heated seats and steering wheel really helps out on cold mornings. This is the best car I have ever owned! Absolutely would recommend, I am thinking about trading mine in soon for a newer model even though I have had no problems I love the newer body style.
accountCircle Joshua F on June 2, 2021
My vehicle is reliable and I am still a happy Nissan customer because of it.
The vehicle is reliable. I have had it for some and it has proven to be a pretty good grocery getter. I think that the car's tires are a bit fragile and it leads to spending more money than I would like on air. Also there is a knocking sound in the car that I intend to have checked out. The components under the hood could be sturdier.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kerry F.

One of a few brands that have 6 cylinder for getting through the hills in the country. Comfortable seating, with large trunk for suitcases and picnic coolers. Display is easy and uncomplicated. Attention to detail in the back seat, cushy seats.

likeFilled Alexander F.

The engine is really strong, and the car can really move. It's really comfortable driving and really safe. The Maxima is its own type compared to the rest. It's also very easy to drive and the handling is really amazing for a bigger sized sedan.

likeFilled Lindsay A.

Safe. Reliable. Drives well. Good car. Nice upgrades. Sunroof. Leather seats. Nice engine. Push start. Big trunk. Nice sound system. Good color. Nice wheels and tires. Cheap to fill with gas. Good mpg. Fast. Pretty.

likeFilled Carly F.

The car is very powerful, there is more room inside for passengers than other models I have driven, but it is best with taller people. I cannot see over the dashboard without raising the seat all the way up, and I still do not feel like I can see enough. Otherwise, it is a pretty reliable car. We have never had any problems with it. Except, when it is raining the car has little traction, even with the traction control on.

likeFilled Carolina F.

Does not take much gas up. Nice little car to start with. The tail lights weren't made to well so the heat melts them down. You need an aux cord or Bluetooth dives maybe better upgraded radio system but overall it is a nice car.

likeFilled Kassidy C.

Comfortable seating and power. Good family vehicle. It is very reliable and safe. Withstands well in accidents. Fun to drive, has a lot of get up and go, which is necessary for freeways. But also spotted riding for in town.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kerry F.

The vehicle's tires are horrible in the snow, slip slides all over the road. I would have of liked to seen more power for the back seat electronics. The windows smelled mildewed when you open it. I wish it had a back up camera because I cannot see the rear of my car.

dislikeFilled Alexander F.

The only downfalls of my car is the fact it slides really easily in the rain or snow. It is really difficult to judge the speed of the vehicle. Also, it does not have all the features the other vehicles in its class.

dislikeFilled Lindsay A.

The biggest issue I have with the car is the cv engine, it costs a lot to fix if there is an issue. It can get very expensive to fix. It has been an expensive car in that regard. Other than that, I really love the car.

dislikeFilled Carly F.

It is hard to see over the dashboard when you are under 6 foot tall. The car has very little traction in the rain. Even though it is roomier than other models, it is not the biggest, so 4 people and luggage is still cramped.

dislikeFilled Carolina F.

The tail lights weren't made at a good distance from the other parts of the car so the heat burns them and they have melted down. Older radio system so you do need to buy a aux or Bluetooth device if you would like to hear your phone music.

dislikeFilled Kassidy C.

The gas mileage is not the best. But that is to be expected with a lot of power. Also the car rides relatively low to the ground so it can be hard to drive when roads are steeply divested. Also the paint peels very easily.

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Owners

The 2014 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Large Cars.

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4.65
2
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4.63
5
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4.46

Ranks #6 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #6 of 9 other Large Cars.

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35 MPG
2
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31 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2014 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes. All the extra add ons makes driving a long distance comfortable. It's more like a luxury vehicle.
Jan B.
Yes, there are many nice features like rear view camera, heated seats and steering wheel. The motion sensors while changing lanes and backing up are helpful.
Suzan B.
Yes, I love the color and look. Very reliable. It hasn't given me any trouble since I purchased it. I wish I had a newer year model.
Angelica P.
Yes, I like the interior and it drives smooth. It feels like a luxury car but is not too expensive. It is just the right size.
Dana F.
Yes it is awesome, it exceeds my expectations on so many levels I would definitely purchase another one in the next few years. . It never has any issues.
LaChuandra P.
So far. I have only had it for a month. I do have problems with the low profile tires. It also has had some battery issues.
Cindi H.
100%. Very reliable it is backed by a reputable company. The CVT consistently performs and its stability and comfort has always been a point of the vehicle that I've enjoyed.
Madison G.
Yes my vehicle is a good car. I love the look, the performance is great and it's a fast and reliable car. I would recommend the Nissan Maxima to anyone looking for something, sporty and on trend.
Kira A.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Nissan Maxima?

I have had it for 3 years and just getting to use the extras on the car. But never had any problems.
Jan B.
The 2014 Nissan maxima seems very reliable. The gas mileage so excellent. There are no problems I can think of.
Suzan B.
Yes it is very reliable and no it has not given me any problems. I keep up with the maintenance and that has helped I am sure.
Angelica P.
It is reliable. The only problem is the air pressure on the tires do get low with weather changes. It is basically maintenance free other than that.
Dana F.
Very reliable it never has any issues besides normal wear and tear. I have only had to change the battery and it has been years since I purchased it.
LaChuandra P.
It is fairly reliable. The low profile tires are the biggest problem that I have encountered. I have only had it for a month and have had to repair one or more of the tires three times.
Cindi H.
The 2014 Nissan Maxima from what I know and what I've experienced is reliable. My car has never broken down on me. The only issue I had with it was a loose battery terminal.
Matt S.
No, my car has no problems at all. it's good on gas and runs very well. I've never had a problem with my car. All technicians who have done maintenance on my car say it is a very good car.
George B.

Is The 2014 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

I paid about 25000 and for the extras I think it's a good value. I don't need the extras but a person who takes business trips is good.
Jan B.
I purchased this car used with ten thousand miles and it cost roughly sixteen thousand dollars. I think this is a good value because of all the added options on this particular model.
Suzan B.
It cost me 17000. I purchased it a dealership and therefore I believe I could have gotten a better deal.
Angelica P.
It was in the 30s. That is about what I would want to spend in a car. I feel spending a lot on a vehicle is a waste of money.
Dana F.
It is a good value but worth the price for sure. I purchased it second hand but it was basically new only a small amount of miles on it.
LaChuandra P.
The MSRP is about $12,000 for a vehicle of the same year and mileage. That is a good value, however, I paid much more for it.
Cindi H.
14,000 it is a good value. It has been worth every penny I've spent on it. If I had to purchase the car again I would.
Jeffrey J.
The price ranges from $16,000- $8,000 is my guest. Depending on the condition of the car. My car is worth about $14,000.
Linda M.

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