2017 Nissan Maxima service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Nissan Maxima — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“My son was driving my car to work and this is his account of the incident On 1/17/2026 on I95 n, the steering wheel abruptly stopped controlling the wheels. It was as if it completely disconnected and he lost control and crashed into the median. It was a terrifying incident for my son. No other…”
filed Jan 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to…Campaign 19V807000 · Nov 8, 2019
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal…Campaign 18V601000 · Sep 7, 2018
- Affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to…Campaign 16V636000 · Sep 2, 2016
Service Brakes problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 Maxima | 7 | 19% |
| 2016 Maxima | 20 | 14% |
| 2014 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 Maxima | 10 | 8% |
| 2006 Maxima | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.