Worst 2017 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 18 | 3 | 1 | 25,198 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 1 | 1 | 36,413 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 62,200 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 22,237 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 9,790 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 43,908 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 52,515 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 17,344 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Maxima
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,023,879 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
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2017 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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