KnownCarProblems2017 Nissan Maxima Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Maxima, most often about the other or unspecified (26% of complaints, typically around 28,500 miles). It is 14th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2017 Nissan Maxima problems
Other or unspecified
28 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
My daughter parked my car outside at approx. 10:30 p.m. At 2:05 a.m, it ignited and exploded. My state farm investigator said it ignited due to ABS actuator leaking brake fluid onto the circuit board. I called Nissan because there was a recall for this but they claim my car was not included in the recall. I had…
Front radar obstruction: front distance/radar sensor deactivates leaving the vehicle without the collision safety features (forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and intelligent cruise control). The system will deactivate either while driving or when stopped at a light. The cause seems to be when a…
Air bags
18 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Maxima. While the contact was driving 30 MPH, the preceding vehicle made a sudden left turn. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but crashed into the vehicle turning left into Maxima's path. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
My daughter parked my car outside at approx. 10:30 p.m. At 2:05 a.m, it ignited and exploded. My state farm investigator said it ignited due to ABS actuator leaking brake fluid onto the circuit board. I called Nissan because there was a recall for this but they claim my car was not included in the recall. I had…
Body and structure
17 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The left and right rear fender moulding is falling off of my vehicle. This is a trim piece that connects the rear fender and the roof. This piece is about 26" long. The plastic clips that hold it on are failing and the left piece has fallen off while driving, and the right piece is loose and failing. This is a hazard…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the cosmetic rear fender and windshield plastic molding loosened and expanded to the rear windshield. The rear driver's side door and passenger's side front door were also loosened. The contact became aware of the failure while driving. The contact heard…
Transmission
11 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
On 11/13/2017 I used the automatic starter to start my car from inside the house and my car rolled back into my neighbor's SUV while still in park. When I went outside after hearing the sound of my car hitting the truck I got into my car and had to put it in drive to move the car back into my park. My car was park…
After numerous visits to the Nissan dealership without getting answers and clearly explaining that my car is experiencing CVT judder and vibrations. I have been experiencing the vibrations as told to Nissan for awhile but I don't think they wanted to replace my CVT transmission since it was still under warranty so I…
Electrical
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles.
1) the front radar obstruction warning comes on randomly when there is no obstruction while vehicle is in motion. 2) driver side door lock stops working for days (this is the 5th time and I have reported it to orr Nissan in searcy,ar) started messing up while there was still warranty but they couldn't find anything…
While driving the forward emergency brake light comes on. After it comes on there is a reduction of power. It disables cruise control. This happens when the vehicle is in motion on a city street or when you go to take off.
Brakes
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
My vehicle squeaks so bad. I've had numerous problems with my brakes since I purchase it brand new. So I took it back and forward to the dealership for over a year and nothing was done then finally they did a full front and back break job, had the rotors turned and the vehicle is still squeaking badly. The dealership…
While driving the forward emergency brake light comes on. After it comes on there is a reduction of power. It disables cruise control. This happens when the vehicle is in motion on a city street or when you go to take off.
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
The front radar sensor deactivates on many different occasions no matter what the weather is. It states that it is unavailable due to radar obstruction but there is nothing blocking the radar. The aeb will automatically engage without warning for no reason. This has happened several times, once while I was on a…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the forward collision warning light was constantly illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control function was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer…
Engine
8 complaints · 8%Minimal acceleration sometimes. Vehicle acts as if slipping gears, or totally loses power. Acceleration issues happen from both stopped and highway driving conditions.
A vehicle pulled out into oncoming traffic and was struck my vehicle. My vehicle sustained front-end damage that totalled my car out. My airbags failed to deploy.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Nissan Maxima recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: if the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2018. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: when brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2016. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: when brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ecu) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ecu in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi, pathfinder, infiniti q50, jx35, and qx60 and chevrolet city express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on may 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, infiniti customer ser
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear suspension control arm failure
Summary
On july 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened ea19002 to investigate instances of alleged rear lower control arm failures in 2013-2018 nissan altima and 2016-2018 nissan maxima vehicles. At the time the investigation was opened odi had 91 consumer complaints alleging rear lower control arm failures in the subject vehicles.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged an increased steering effort or loss of vehicle control.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of a proactive service campaign addressing 2013 nissan altima in salt-belt states for a similar concern. Since opening the investigation, odi has confirmed, based on
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Maxima
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Maxima?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (28 complaints, typically around 28,500 miles); air bags (18 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); body and structure (17 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 8, 2019 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Nissan Maxima?
- It is 14th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.