2017 Nissan Maxima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (28), Air Bags (18), Structure (17).
Key takeaways
- 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 26% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 17% |
| Structure | 17 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 10% |
| Power Train | 11 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 9% |
| Engine | 8 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 7% |
| Wheels | 6 | 6% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-14
I am experiencing a severe safety defect regarding the door lock mechanisms on my 2017 Nissan Maxima. The electronic door lock actuators have failed, causing the doors to intermittently refuse to lock or unlock when using either the key fob or the internal door switches. This creates a critical safety hazard, as it lea...
Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-14
Assessment: The driver reported that the vehicle did not provide any alert prior to the collision. The exact cause of the lack of alert is unknown at this time. Possible contributing factors may include system malfunction, sensor obstruction, or limitations in the vehicle’s alert technology.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-07
I woke up the morning of 09/30/2026 and took my kids to the bus stop. All the lights on my dash lit up. We were headed out of town for the night so we parked the car and took my husband’s truck. That was at 9:42 am. At 9:16 pm our neighbor called and said the fire department was next door and that my car was engulfed i...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.