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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2017 Nissan Maxima Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
39,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Nissan Maxima, 9% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“For a few months, whenever I drive on the freeway, typically for more than 30 min, the sensor with the two cars colliding turns on with a beep sound. It turns off after I turn off the car but will turn on after driving for more on the freeway. I've been driving with turns or hills and could be a part of it but I'm not sure. After 3 years of having the car, it started doing that. The ABS was already changed as part of a recall and I don't have any other recalls on my vehicle. I see that another person has reported this issue at the following link. …”

NHTSA complaint #11387943, filed 2021-01, 30 miles

“The front radar sensor deactivates on many different occasions no matter what the weather is. It states that it is unavailable due to radar obstruction but there is nothing blocking the radar. The aeb will automatically engage without warning for no reason. This has happened several times, once while I was on a highway. I took the car in the first in march 2019. Today when I took the car in I was told by service personnel that he could not guarantee that it won't happen again, and he hates to see what happens this winter.”

NHTSA complaint #11257548, filed 2019-09, 18,800 miles

“2017 Nissan Maxima sl. Had ABS recall serviced at tim dahle Nissan of orem, utah. Retrieved car after service was completed and shortly after, my fry into emergency braking system deactivates after driving about 5-8 minutes every time I get in my car. When I turn off my car and restart my car, it works again. I called the dealership where work was performed and they stated fixing the recall would not have caused this issue and that I would have to pay for a diagnostic check $1xx.xx and I don't recall the estimated prices she stated for the sensors, brackets, and labor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11389340, filed 2021-01, 105,000 miles

“Car will suddenly and dramatically decelerate creating loss of control and surprising drivers around me expecting me to continue in a clear lane sometimes nearly causing me to rear-ended Car will shut off this feature automatically at times. the AEB malfunction light will illuminate. I have shared this with the dealer 2x - the response is that this isn't covered - even under my Nissan Certified extended warranty purchase”

NHTSA complaint #11477584, filed 2022-08

“The emergency braking system warning light came on while I was stopped in rush hour traffic. No collision. Light is coming on every time I drive the car. Fear of the system automatically stopping my vehicle while driving without cause. The dealership refused to test the sensors without me paying for the service. This first started showing up on 8/28/2023. The front sensors warning stating front sensor obstructed system is unavailable has been coming on for no reason at random. Dealership refuses to test sensors without me paying for test. This has been happening for some time.”

NHTSA complaint #11542592, filed 2023-09

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020418%
201916%
2018617%
2017109%
201621%
201411%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Other or unknown
28 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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