2017 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Nissan Maxima, 7% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles.
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.
“The car is becomes unstable and difficult to control when going over bumps, even at moderate speeds (20+ MPH). When going over bumps, there is a loud thump / clunk / bang from the rear suspension - and then the rear of the car looses traction/stability. Nissan must be aware of a design issue issue as it has issued a TSB trying to solve the inferior bushings it chose for the rear suspension - service bulletin ntb17-107. However this does not solve the instability problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11097023, filed 2018-05, 11,000 miles“Purchased car new with 9 miles. Day two owing car, sway bar had to be replace but was fixed. The issue is the rear end of the car sags when there is either back seat passengers or weight in the trunk now. After the first month of owing the car, there has been and still is a clinging/clanging noise from the rear suspension area. While the car had the original factory warranty, multiple Nissan dealerships could not find any issues that were visible. In september of 2019, Nissan state's I need new rear shocks to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320364, filed 2020-04, 500 miles“The steering arm from the rack to the left wheel assembly just snapped while driving on a smooth city street at a low speed leaving the car completely out of control.”
NHTSA complaint #10993093, filed 2017-06, 17,871 miles“Is experiencing banging sound coming from rear suspension under the car. Banging noise when going over bumps ,fighting to control vehicle at moderate speeds. Car was brought new, only as 54k miles. I feel I'm being stalled until warranty expires at 60k miles please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11431830, filed 2021-09“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. I have had nothing but problems with it. The first two months I had it. I had to replace the mass airflow sensor not only once but twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678635, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10195349May 26, 2021Rear Lower Suspension Link Warranty Extension Dealer Notification In October 2019, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign (P9324) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles…
- 10197176May 25, 20212013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2016-2018 MAXIMA; REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, Or The rear…
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10125187Nov 21, 2017REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018 Versa Sedan and 2018 Versa Note. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous…
- 10118712Sep 26, 20172016-2017 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA; POP/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS This bulletin applies to SR trim level Altima vehicles. IF YOU CONFIRM A pop or clunk noise from…
- 10120556Apr 11, 2017REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles, some wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 29 | 11% |
| 2009 | 36 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 102 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 14% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Maxima
28 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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