2017 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
146
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
The 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (24 complaints), Air Bags (18 complaints), and Structurebody (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA, potentially affecting up to 4,023,879 vehicles.
Recall 19V807000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 391,479 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 215,124 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V636000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 120,329 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V244000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 3,296,947 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My son was driving my car to work and this is his account of the incident On 1/17/2026 on I95 n, the steering wheel abruptly stopped controlling the wheels. It was as if it completely disconnected and he lost control and crashed into the median. It was a terrifying incident for my son. No other cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smooth ride since I've had it. It has UNDER 70,000 miles even though it's a 2017 Nissan Maxima. There were no warning or messages on the dash. I have been ill so the process of getting the car appraised or considered for repairs has just begun. I incurred towing charges and rental fees. My son is having headaches and back pain since this incident. What made it extremely scary is that it happened suddenly.
My son was driving my car to work and this is his account of the incident On 1/17/2026 on I95 n, the steering wheel abruptly stopped controlling the wheels. It was as if it completely disconnected and he lost control and crashed into the median. It was a terrifying incident for my son. No other cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smooth ride since I've had it. It has UNDER 70,000 miles even though it's a 2017 Nissan Maxima. There were no warning or messages on the dash. I have been ill so the process of getting the car appraised or considered for repairs has just begun. I incurred towing charges and rental fees. My son is having headaches and back pain since this incident. What made it extremely scary is that it happened suddenly.
My son was driving my car to work and this is his account of the incident On 1/17/2026 on I95 n, the steering wheel abruptly stopped controlling the wheels. It was as if it completely disconnected and he lost control and crashed into the median. It was a terrifying incident for my son. No other cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smooth ride since I've had it. It has UNDER 70,000 miles even though it's a 2017 Nissan Maxima. There were no warning or messages on the dash. I have been ill so the process of getting the car appraised or considered for repairs has just begun. I incurred towing charges and rental fees. My son is having headaches and back pain since this incident. What made it extremely scary is that it happened suddenly.
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Safety Rating for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
The 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB21-045 — SUSPENSION
2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2016-2018 MAXIMA; REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, Or The rear wheel and tire assemblies have a large amount of positive camber. ACTION Replace both rear lower links.
NTB15-049v — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-017b — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
MOONROOF ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIRS This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-042a — LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-079 — STRUCTURE
REAR PILLAR MOLDING REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the rear pillar molding needs to be replaced for any reason, refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on the next page.
NTB19-059 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
MOONROOF RATTLE IF YOU CONFIRM Customer reports ï· A rattle noise from the moonroof when driving with the moonroof open OR ï· An abnormal noise when opening/closing the Moonroof. ACTION 1. Inspect for a broken anti-rattle clip located on the left and right rear link assembly. 2. Replace anti-rattle clip(s)...
NTB19-052 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2016-2018 MAXIMA; LOW POWER / STOP LAMPS STAY ON IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports that Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION Install the jumper harness from the Parts...
NTB19-052 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2016-2018 MAXIMA; LOW POWER / STOP LAMPS STAY ON IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports that Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION Install the jumper harness from the Parts...
NTB15-049s — EQUIPMENT
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-032a — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; NOISE FROM TRUNK AREA This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA — 137 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA — 71 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA — 126 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN MAXIMA — 2 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA — 222 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA (current)
- 2018 NISSAN MAXIMA — 43 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN MAXIMA — 24 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN MAXIMA — 32 complaints
- 2021 NISSAN MAXIMA — 4 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN MAXIMA — 6 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints