https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Nissan Maxima. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:47:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2177943 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I recently purchased a 2019 Nissan Maxima in November of 2025 from the Nissan dealership, with in the matter of 2 weeks after getting the car as I was driving the sunroof just exploded sounding like a gunshot. My son was in the car and luckily, I had the shade up, so no glass got all over us. The issue almost caused a wreck due to me having to swerve after thinking someone was shooting and or some https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2174035 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT In June 2019, while driving my 2018 Nissan Maxima, the vehicle suffered a sudden and violent mechanical failure. Without warning, the steering wheel jerked forcefully to the side, and the vehicle became uncomtrollabel leading to an approx 100-foot spin across a median. ​I have since verified this vehicle was subject to NHTSA Recall 19V-807 for an ABS Actuator leak that shorts the circuit board. T https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2174036 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT In June 2019, while driving my 2018 Nissan Maxima, the vehicle suffered a sudden and violent mechanical failure. Without warning, the steering wheel jerked forcefully to the side, and the vehicle became uncomtrollabel leading to an approx 100-foot spin across a median. ​I have since verified this vehicle was subject to NHTSA Recall 19V-807 for an ABS Actuator leak that shorts the circuit board. T https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2174037 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT In June 2019, while driving my 2018 Nissan Maxima, the vehicle suffered a sudden and violent mechanical failure. Without warning, the steering wheel jerked forcefully to the side, and the vehicle became uncomtrollabel leading to an approx 100-foot spin across a median. ​I have since verified this vehicle was subject to NHTSA Recall 19V-807 for an ABS Actuator leak that shorts the circuit board. T https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2169290 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smoot https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2169291 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smoot https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2169292 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 cars were involved. This accident has been reported to my insurance company. This car has been a smoot https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2166982 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Nissan Maxima. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was not available. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 150,000. The vehicle was taken for Texas State Inspection and the VIN was entered on the Inspection Station website a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2164529 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after the windshield was replaced by Safelite Auto Glass, the employee at Safelite attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start, and the steering wheel had seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined t https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2164019 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My steering failed completely while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2164048 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The passenger side door abruptly stopped working and will not open from the inside or outside. Upon speaking with a mechanic, I learned that this is a very common issue with a Nissan and also that there is a class action lawsuit against Nissan because its believed to be a defect they knew about. Quote i received for repair would be over $400 https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2160434 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT N/A https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2160435 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT N/A https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2158995 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima in my headlights are horrible when they are on dim you cannot see in front of you so bad that it's liable to cause a bad wreck I have to ride with my headlights on bright and it's not much better I have replaced the bulbs in both headlights twice it has not improved anything I think it is a very dangerous thing in could call someone to get hurt because no one can see I' https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2156419 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 12.102025 the panoramic sunroof exploded while I was driving home, with my son in the car. Out of no where it was this huge explosive sound that, sounded like a gun shot or something. It was day time the sun out just driving along. The dealer did not state anything was wrong with the sunroof. I purchased this vehicle in November of 2025. The sunroof was not inspected upon purchase it was explai https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2156420 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 12.102025 the panoramic sunroof exploded while I was driving home, with my son in the car. Out of no where it was this huge explosive sound that, sounded like a gun shot or something. It was day time the sun out just driving along. The dealer did not state anything was wrong with the sunroof. I purchased this vehicle in November of 2025. The sunroof was not inspected upon purchase it was explai https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2155741 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [XXX] ) I purchased in January 2025 has been confirmed by a certified mechanic to have no driver airbag installed and no passenger side curtain airbag installed, despite a previous airbag deployment shown on the vehicle history report. There is no record of any airbag replacement or repair. The vehicle was sold to me in this unsafe condition without disclosure. Driving https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2143298 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had my car being repaired for a car accident I had on [XXX]. A piece of tire on the highway [XXX] went underneath the middle frame of my car. I picked up the car from the repair shop here in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, [XXX]. Beginning on the same day, I had a "check engine" light appear on my dashboard. On Sunday,; I went to my local Auto Zone store. They informed me that their test resu https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2143299 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had my car being repaired for a car accident I had on [XXX]. A piece of tire on the highway [XXX] went underneath the middle frame of my car. I picked up the car from the repair shop here in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, [XXX]. Beginning on the same day, I had a "check engine" light appear on my dashboard. On Sunday,; I went to my local Auto Zone store. They informed me that their test resu https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2137356 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Roof started to show lines that turn into cracks exposing the internal metal frame. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2137036 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag located in the seat failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side seat sensor was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that t https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2127127 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the power door functions on the front driver’s door failed to operate on two separate occasions. Due to the failure, the contact had to enter the vehicle from the front passenger’s side before crawling over into the driver’s seat. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer, and the front driver’s side door actuator was replaced. And https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2123947 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle jerked before stalling in the middle of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The Police were called to block traffic. The vehicle was towed. The tow truck driver had issues while attempting to tow the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2123948 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle jerked before stalling in the middle of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The Police were called to block traffic. The vehicle was towed. The tow truck driver had issues while attempting to tow the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2120188 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Date(s) of Incident: Multiple incidents from [June 3, 2025] to [July 1, 2025] Summary of Complaint I am filing this complaint against Best Price Transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. I have patronized this shop for years, trusting thei https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2120189 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Date(s) of Incident: Multiple incidents from [June 3, 2025] to [July 1, 2025] Summary of Complaint I am filing this complaint against Best Price Transmissions for negligence, non-compliance with automotive repair safety codes, and unprofessional conduct that has resulted in substantial financial loss, vehicle damage, and emotional distress. I have patronized this shop for years, trusting thei https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2118146 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was shifted into neutral, and the RPMs revved up. The vehicle failed to move forward and shut off unintendedly. Several hours later, the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was shaking abnormally while driving, with an unknown warning light illuminated. Additio https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2118016 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Air Bag sensor keeps turning on. After several resets, and it’s always a different airbag sensor that sets it off. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2117350 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car has been "losing power" while driving. While driving and pressing the gas pedal, the car will stop accelerating and kind of goes into an idle state. Highly dangerous! It happened the other day while I was attempting to enter traffic. It has been happening off and on for the last 2 weeks and has been happening more frequently, meaning several times a day. It seems to happen more often when t https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-maxima#complaint-2117560 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My main issue that has caused major concern is while I was driving down the road.The steering all of a sudden jerked and I was almost in an accident. I immediately took it down to my mechanic and he stated that the control arm of the vehicle was bad. I did replace all four tires and got an alignment prior to this happening. Now,this was the most serious incident. I purchased this vehicle in 2022.