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2017 Nissan MaximaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 159 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
159
Crashes
13
Fires
6
Recalls
4
TSBs
215
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 159 complaints, 13 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive wind noise inside vehicle

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

windshield noise in cold temps

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

leather on the arm rest is splitting

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

seat rattles

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

clear coat coming off paint

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

18 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

37
0–30K
16
30–60K
6
60–90K
5
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (37 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (18 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other28 (18%)
Airbags18 (11%)
Structure:body17 (11%)
Electrical11 (7%)
Drivetrain11 (7%)
Brakes10 (6%)
Engine8 (5%)
Suspension7 (4%)

2017 Nissan Maxima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
17
14
18
31
19
13
20
23
21
10
22
20
23
9
24
16
25
16
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Nissan Maxima. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

16V244000Jun 2016

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

16V636000Dec 2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

18V601000Park OutsideOct 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

19V807000Park OutsideDec 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Nissan Maxima NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA19002ClosedOpened Jul 2019 · closed Jun 2025

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

SUSPENSION:REAR

The worst model year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Nissan Maxima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

159

Class avg

141

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 159 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Nissan Maxima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Nissan Maxima is related to the airbags, with 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Nissan Maxima reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Maxima has 159 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Nissan Maxima 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Nissan Maxima problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Nissan Maxima has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Maxima problems start?
Based on 64 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Nissan Maxima data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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