2017 Nissan MAXIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
103 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
27,908 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 44 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 103 complaints (24.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 19.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 8.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 8.7% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.9% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 3.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Structure:Body | 17 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
Unknown Or Other: 25; Air Bags: 18; Structure:Body: 17; Electrical System: 11; Power Train: 11; Service Brakes: 10; Engine: 8; Suspension: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 16 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2017: 7; 2018: 10; 2019: 21; 2020: 9; 2021: 12; 2022: 8; 2023: 13; 2024: 7; 2025: 10; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11113033 · 2018-07-23 (July 23, 2018)
APPLIED BRAKES IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE AND ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED AND CAR SLID INTO OTHER VEHICLE. ALSO CAR EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE ASSIST IT TO FAILED TO OPERATE.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11113033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11152357 · 2018-11-18 (November 18, 2018)
CAR WON'T STOP WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11152357 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11229812 · 2019-07-06 (July 6, 2019)
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 WAS TOLD THE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WERE NORMAL CVT CHATTER. I AM NOW PAST MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE JUDDER AND VIBRATIONS HAVE ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. THE 2017 MAXIMA NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE VOLANTARY SERVICE BULLETINS LIKE THE 20…
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11229812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11476642 · 2022-07-30 (July 30, 2022)
I have had my 2017 Nissan Maxima since 2018. It had 29,963 miles when I purchased it. Since I have had it I put 33,000 miles on it and had all of the recommended service done on at the dealership. This would include having the transmission flushed at 32000 miles. My car currently has 62000 miles on it and the CVT transmission has been slipping and the car shudders at low speeds. I took it to the dealership and they told me that it needed to be replaced. I really feel that Nissan needs to investigate how many transmissions have issues with this …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11476642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11114719 · 2018-07-31 (July 31, 2018)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE IT STARTED TO RAIN AND I HYDROPLANED SLIGHTLY, SO I LET OFF THE GAS AND RECOVERED TO A STOP. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS THEN DEPLOYED DUE TO A "TILT ANGLE" BEING SENSED, WHILE ALL FOUR TIRES WERE STILL IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE HAD NO IMPACT, NO TILT, AND NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITH THE AIRBAGS TAPED TO THE CEILING. THE CAR WAS THEN SUBSEQUENTLY DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AWAY WITH NO ISSUE. I SUBMIT THE VEHICLE TO NI…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11114719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11270065 · 2019-10-21 (October 21, 2019)
I HAVE AN OBD READING OF P0171 P0174 P219B AFTER I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON IT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11270065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10993093 · 2017-06-04 (June 4, 2017)
THE STEERING ARM FROM THE RACK TO THE LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY JUST SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH CITY STREET AT A LOW SPEED LEAVING THE CAR COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,871 miles reported. Look up ODI 10993093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030797 · 2017-10-02 (October 2, 2017)
WHILE WAITING AT A INTERSECTION TOO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF. IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, AND A RED LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING NO POWER STEERING FLUID. NOTE THE CAR IS A 2017 AND HAS LESS THAN 2,000 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222963 · 2019-06-27 (June 27, 2019)
THIS ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT, HAS BEEN CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BY MY DEALER AND DOES NOT SHOW UP IN ANY ERRORS. THE CAR WILL STALL AT RANDOM TIMES. IT STARTED OUT MOSTLY WHEN I STOPPED ACCELERATING, EITHER WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR TURNING A CORNER. OCCASIONALLY WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. USUALLY IT IS VERY BRIEF BUT OCCASIONALLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO RE ENGAGE. ONLY ONCE ON THE FREEWAY BUT PRIMARILY ON CITY STREETS. I AM REPORTING THIS TODAY BUT IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY SAVE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SINCE MAY 2018.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11222963 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11431830 · 2021-09-06 (September 6, 2021)
Is experiencing banging sound coming from rear suspension under the car. Banging noise when going over bumps ,fighting to control vehicle at moderate speeds. Car was brought new, only as 54k miles. I feel I'm being stalled until warranty expires at 60k miles please help.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11431830 at NHTSA ↗