MYRModel Year Report

2017 Nissan Maxima

● Typical for this model
2017 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:05.587Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Maxima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 103 complaints 2017 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2017: 103 complaints
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YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200878
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017103
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171122

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cvt.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171124

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160610 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161212 — service brakes, hydraulic

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 16V636000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181029 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 18V601000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190729 — EA (closed 20250616)

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

R 20191216 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 19V807000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V636000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V601000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V807000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1984 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Nissan Maxima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Maxima is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Maxima?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.