2014 Nissan Maxima: Steering – front end problem
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Maxima report: steering – front end problem. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 100 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2014 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11565918 (filed 01/17/2024): “Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11184721 (filed 03/06/2019): “I was approaching a red light going between 5-15mph when i heard a 1-2 second deep screeching noise from the passenger side of the vehicle. i had fully made my stop at the red light, and i noticed when accelerating to make a left turn the steering had become s…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: nissan to take car back! (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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