2017 Nissan Maxima: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Nissan Maxima: 4 recalls, 104 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #16V636000 · 2016 · 120,329 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board May result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #18V601000 · 2018 · 215,124 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board May result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V807000 · 2019 · 391,479 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board May result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (26): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), stalls / loses power (3).
- Airbags (18): the most common themes are warning light on (5), fails to deploy (4).
- Body & structure (17): the most common themes are door / lock issues (4), leaks (2), noise or vibration (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (11): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (4), warning light on (4), noise or vibration (3).
The 2017 Nissan Maxima has 104 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 34 Maxima model years for complaints (well below the 191 average). Complaints peaked in 2019 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 27,907 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (142 complaints, 8 recalls), 2018 (36 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Nissan Maxima. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Maxima problems?
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (26), airbags (18), body & structure (17).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Maxima get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (AV-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2017 Nissan Maxima repair manual?
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