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2017 Nissan Maxima: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 159 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

159

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

25 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Body, glass & interior24

Airbags & seat belts23

Driver-assist & stability22

Transmission & drivetrain12

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	25 mpg

Recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipNov 8, 2019 · campaign 19V807000
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) actuato
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 7, 2018 · campaign 18V601000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2, 2016 · campaign 16V636000
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, 20
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant ClassificationApr 26, 2016 · campaign 16V244000
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 vehi

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Other years of the Nissan Maxima

Year	Reliability
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
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2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have?

Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (24), airbags & seat belts (23), driver-assist & stability (22). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Maxima have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Maxima get?

Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.