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Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Maxima 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Nissan Maxima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

106Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V244000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V636000, 18V601000, 19V807000.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V244000Reported April 26, 2016 - 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,296,947 vehicles across all affected models.

16V636000Reported September 2, 2016 - 120,329 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 120,329 vehicles across all affected models.

18V601000Reported September 7, 2018 - 215,124 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 215,124 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
19V807000Reported November 8, 2019 - 391,479 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 391,479 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19002Opened July 29, 2019 - Closed June 16, 2025

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20177
201810
201921
20209
202112
20228
202313
20247
202510
20269
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.