2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S
1N4AA5AP1DC823489
Vehicle history report for the 2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S (VIN 1N4AA5AP1DC823489). Blue, sedan/saloon, 3.5L 6-cyl, gasoline. 12,406 mi reported. Registered in Pa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 Nissan Maxima.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2013 Nissan Maxima.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Maxima, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 62
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Nissan Maxima.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima in my headlights are horrible when they are on dim you cannot see in front of you so bad that it's liable to cause a bad wreck I have to ride with my headlights on bright and it's not much better I have replaced the bulbs in both headlights twice it has not improved anything I think it is a very dangerous thing in could call someo…
NHTSA ODI #11706145ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt however the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine, the crankshaft, and the …
NHTSA ODI #11582321EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1. Both headlights on dim are so dim that you cannot drive safely, they do not project in front of the car far enough to see at night, dawn or dusk. I am concerned if other cars I meet can even see me approaching. My flashlight shines brighter and farther. I have replaced the bulbs for the dim lights and it did no good. 2. Drove to California and was in west…
NHTSA ODI #11555842EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at night, the driver’s, and passenger's side headlights were very dim, failing to properly illuminate the roadway, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the light bulbs were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the f…
NHTSA ODI #11527029POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
The transmission is failing in my car it doesn't want to go. stalling out shuttering,jerking.
NHTSA ODI #11501392POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
a recall and class action lawsuit was issued for the 2013 altima but not the 2013 maxima. they have the same cvt transmission, my cvt transmission on my maxima just went out. Both the maxima and the altima should have been included in these recalls if they have the exact same CVT transmission
NHTSA ODI #11486654POWER TRAIN
I WAS TRAVELING FROM HOUSTON, TX TO DALLAS, TX MIDDAY ON MAY 1, 2021. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES OUTSIDE OF DALLAS ON I-45 TRAVELING 75 MPH WHEN I SUDDENLY FELT A SPUTTER AND THEN THE SPEED INSTANTLY DECREASED FROM 75 MPH TO 20 MPH ON A BUSY MAJOR INTERSTATE. I WAS ALMOST HIT TWICE AS I TRIED TO EXIT THE INTERSTATE WITH CARS TRAVELING UPWARDS OF 75+ MPH, B…
NHTSA ODI #11415064POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA AS I NORMALLY DO EVERY DAY. THEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THANK GOD I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET IT TO A SAFE PLACE AND OUT OF THE HIGHWAY. I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE BACK TO BECAUSE I HAD THE MAKE A QUICK TURN TO GET IT OUT OF THE STREET AND INTO A PARKING LOT. AND AFTER I STOPPED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT C…
NHTSA ODI #11414048+ 54 more complaints on record.
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1N4AA5AP1DC823489 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Does the 2013 Nissan Maxima have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2013 Nissan Maxima. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2013 Nissan Maxima?
Comparable 2013 Nissan Maxima listings run roughly $12,800–$19,000, typically around $14,877 (from 887 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Nissan Maxima get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Nissan Maxima at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).
Data last checked 28 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.