Nissan Maxima Seventh genration (A35) - Facelift Generation (2012 - 2014)

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Seventh genration (A35) - Facelift of Nissan Maxima has been in production since 2012 by 2014.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms.
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2014 Nissan Maxima Engines list
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2013 Nissan Maxima Engines list
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2012 Nissan Maxima Engines list
Nissan Maxima Seventh genration (A35) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | Sedan |
Engine options | VQ35DE, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 260 lb/ft |
Length | 190.60 in |
Width | 73.20 in |
Height | 57.80 in |
Wheelbase | 109.30 in |
Curb weight | 3551 - 3579 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 53.40 in |
Rear hip room | 53.90 in |
Front Headroom | 38.50 in |
Rear Headroom | 36.40 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.10 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 20.00 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 19/26 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.80 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.40 sec |
Nissan Maxima Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Maxima Seventh genration (A35) - Facelift Generation production period from 2012 to 2014 drivers have reported 186 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2014 Maxima |
57
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2013 Maxima |
46
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2012 Maxima |
83
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS passenger airbag light is on indicating airbag is off when my wife sits in the passenger seat. she is 5'3"... |
59
~ 25975 miles |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the service engine soon warning light illuminated. the... |
38
~ 81556 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased a 2014 nissan maxima in january 2015 experienced problems with the electrical system in march of 2015 where... |
24
~ 53765 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2014 nissan maxima in january 2015 experienced problems with the electrical system in march of 2015 where... |
20
~ 42444 miles |
ENGINE i purchased a 2014 nissan maxima in january 2015 experienced problems with the electrical system in march of 2015 where... |
12
~ 32588 miles |
STEERING brand new lease had vehicle 2 days. driving home from work thank god there was slight traffic congestion. out of... |
12
~ 38473 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING recently bought a used 2014 nissan maxima. the low beam headlights are so dim that the car is dangerous to... |
9
~ 59667 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased my 2014 nissan maxima sv on august 27 2014. on the date of purchase i noticed a clearly... |
9
~ 46761 miles |
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the heated seats would not heat in the... |
7
~ 17439 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES my 2014 nissan maxima with my family and myself inside were in a near death situation when the car did... |
5
~ 76623 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on august 13 2016 the car stalled in the middle of the high-speed ramp going onto a highway (long island... |
5
~ 59542 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. while driving 70 mph the sun roof shattered. the vehicle was not |
5
~ 58100 miles |
SEAT BELTS 2014 nissan maxima seat belts have a design flaw that i do not believe was the design intent. the automatic... |
3
~ 32333 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when there is a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat sometimes the 'airbag off' indicator light will go on... |
2
~ 20000 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while parking at low speeds the accelerator pedal... |
2
~ 27500 miles |
SUSPENSION brand new lease had vehicle 2 days. driving home from work thank god there was slight traffic congestion. out of... |
2
~ 35 miles |
EQUIPMENT while driving my car at extremely slow speeds my car completely turned itself off and was unable to start back... |
1
~ 50600 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan maxima. while driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated revved and the rpms increased.... |
1
~ 61000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER exploding sunroof. while driving (about 65 mph) on interstate in houston sunroof/moonroof exploded. 6:45am on friday nov 17 2017... |
1
~ 62000 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. while driving 5 mph in reverse a clicking sound was heard. the... |
1
~ 21000 miles |
WHEELS brand new lease had vehicle 2 days. driving home from work thank god there was slight traffic congestion. out of... |
1
~ 70 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY since i bought my car in may 2013 i have noticed several times that with or without someone in my... |
1
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an automatic start... |
1
~ 10245 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Maxima and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Maxima to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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cciyu 6PCS Universal Matte Black Front L...
- [ Vehicle Application ] - This front lip splitter is fit for compatible with Universal
- [ Quality Material ] - Our lip spoiler splitter made of high quality Plastic is light in weight and enduring,...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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SCITOO Black ABS Front Bumper Body Kit S...
- FITMENT - Our bumper lip fits for Universal
- ENHANCE AND PROTECT YOUR RIDE - SCITOO's lip spoiler is a fast, easy and low-cost way to add an aggressive sports car look to your car!
- PREMIUM...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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Ineedup New Rocker Panels 6PCs Universal...
- Applicability: Universal fitment rear side skirt extension winglet diffuser panels (LH & RH)
- Strong & Sturdy: Made of high strength ABS material.
- Reduce Air Resistance: Reduce the airflow into the bottom from both sides of...
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ZSPART Side Skirt PP Fits for Most Cars ...
- FITMENT - This Side Skirt will fit most cars. Simple installation using the accessories included in the package will give your car a cool look in no time
- QUALITY MATERIAL - The Side Skirt is...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Enkei RPF1 (18 x 8.5, 5 x 114.3) 40mm Of...
- Enkei RPF1 18x8.5 5x114.3 40mm Offset 73mm Bore Silver Wheel Rim G35/350z
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17x7 Enkei EV5 (Matte Bronze w/ Machined...
- Universal Application.
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18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint
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Enkei 17x7 EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/Rim...
- Universal Application.
Coilovers
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Rev9 R9-HS2-082_4 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Nissan Maxima (A35) 2009 2010 211 2012 2013 2014
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate |...
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cciyu Coilover Suspension Shock Absorber...
- COMPATIBILITY: The Coilover struts fit for 2007-2015 for Nissan Altima /2009-2014 for Nissan Maxima
- DRIVING SAFETY: After long distance driving, the performance of the shock absorber will be degraded. Using a shock absorber with too...
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Godspeed MSS1070-B MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Nissan Maxima (A35) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014; TRUE COILOVERS CONVERSION
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm/6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels...
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OCPTY Coilovers Suspension Lowering Kit ...
- FITS THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES - The Coilovers Struts fit for 2007-2015 for Nissan Altima /2009-2014 for Nissan Maxima
- IMPROVE HANDLING PERforMANCE - We use shock absorption with higher quality materials to meet the shock absorption...
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ANPART Height Adjustable Coilovers Shock...
- FITMENT - This Height Adjustable Coilovers is compatible with 2007-2015 for Nissan Altima /2009-2014 for Nissan Maxima. Spring rate Front: 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/in), Spring rate Rear: 7 kg/mm (392 in/lbs)
- COMPREHENSIVE MANEUVERABILITY - Lowering...
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Ksport CNS390-KP | Compatible with 07-18...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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