Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Maxima has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V807000 Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V601000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V636000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 10 complaints
Of the 106 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 106 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Maxima has an average reliability rating, mainly due to multiple brake-related recalls impacting its ABS and hydraulic systems, although these issues are not unique to this model alone. Complaints also highlight concerns with airbags and structural components, suggesting attentiveness to these areas during ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS actuator | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Airbag sensors | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Transmission | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment yearly
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Engine air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light activation
- Unresponsive airbags
- Transmission slipping or hard shifts
- Unusual brake noises
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.