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2017 Nissan Maxima Air bags Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
17%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
28,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Nissan Maxima, 17% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A vehicle pulled out into oncoming traffic and was struck my vehicle. My vehicle sustained front-end damage that totalled my car out. My airbags failed to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11389638, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles

“I was driving on the interstate where it started to rain and I hydroplaned slightly, so I let off the gas and recovered to a stop. The side curtain airbags then deployed due to a tilt angle being sensed, while all four tires were still in contact with the ground. The vehicle had no impact, no tilt, and no damage to the vehicle. I was able to continue and drive the vehicle home with the airbags taped to the ceiling. The car was then subsequently driven to the dealership approximately 50 miles away with no issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11114719, filed 2018-07, 24,000 miles

“Purchased 2017 Nissan Maxima at passport of marlow heights on 3/17/20. Took car to first service at passport on 6/22/20 for oil change & tire rotation. After further issues with my front left wheel and going to sheehy of waldorf for my second service I discovered that passport of marlow heights service advisor did not notify me of the left wheel stud issue while purchasing the car and until a week after my initial service visit of 6/22/20. The service advisor at passport reported a incorrect service date of 6/25/20 to cover up the late multi-point lug nut notification. …”

NHTSA complaint #11388760, filed 2021-01, 19,687 miles

“My daughter parked my car outside at approx. 10:30 p.m. At 2:05 a.m, it ignited and exploded. My state farm investigator said it ignited due to ABS actuator leaking brake fluid onto the circuit board. I called Nissan because there was a recall for this but they claim my car was not included in the recall. I had recently purchased the vehicle and only had it like 20 days. Car was totaled! Consumer stated former licensed construction contractor, and a certified fire investigator specializing in fire origin and cause investigation, and consultation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207555, filed 2019-05, 28,500 miles

“Driver airbag light has been on for two years and dealership states that it will cost thousands of dollars to be replaced and/or repaired. I have researched online and this seems to be a problem with this year, make and model and may be a continuance of airbag issues that were included in a recall prior to this year model. Today, I am unsure as to whether or not the airbags will work properly in the vehicle if it is in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11502781, filed 2023-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202029%
201813%
20171817%
20161410%
20142425%
20131626%
20122725%
20112322%
2010155%
20094313%
20082329%
20071814%
2006132%
200591%
2004131%
20033517%
20022914%
20012917%
2000236%
19991811%
19982421%
19971010%
19961617%
19952516%
199467%
19931215%
19921110%
199111%
199011%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Other or unknown
28 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
10 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology