2017 Nissan Maxima Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Nissan Maxima recalls

Most common 2017 Nissan Maxima problems

Problem areas named in the 106 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	28
Air Bags	19
Structure	17
Forward Collision Avoidance	14
Power Train	12
Electrical System	11
Service Brakes	10
Engine	8
Suspension	7
Wheels	6

What owners report

2026-10-14, Forward Collision Avoidance
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.

2026-10-14, Unknown Or Other
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 leaves the vehicle vulnerable to theft when the doors fail to lock. More importantly, when the doors fail to unlock, it compromises passenger safety during an emergency, as occupants can become trapped inside the vehicle or unable to exit quickly. This is a known, widespread issue across multiple Nissan models from this era, and Nissan needs to be held accountable. I request that

2026-10-07, Unknown Or Other
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 in flames. We contacted Nissan and there is a recall for a fire hazard but it’s not attached to my VIN number.

2026-07-25, Engine
I was approaching an exit on 7/23/2026, and all of a sudden my engine light begans flashing very fast! Once I get to the red light at the exit, the engine light stops flashing and the car begins to shake profusely...... When the light turns green, I get on the accelerator and the shaking gets harder and the engine light begins to flash again.

2026-06-25, Service Brakes
Car was parked outside husbands work since 7 at 12:15 pm he was advised by a co worker that my car was on fire ! When I ran outside my his workers where trying to put out the fire with the fire extinguishers from the work warehouse ! The fire department ended up finish putting out the fire ! The whole engine compartment was burnt to a crisp and a huge hole was burnt through the hood on the passenger side along side the firewall of car !

2017 Nissan Maxima questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Maxima: Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (28), Air Bags (19), Structure (17).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Nissan Maxima has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.