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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Nissan Maxima Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
17%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Nissan Maxima, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“I purchased this vehicle used a couple of months ago. The automatic emergency braking initiates inappropriately while using ICC, it brakes without obstruction. Also, the distance sensor isn't working properly according to the dealer. When I use ICC, and sometimes when I am not using it, I get an unavailable, front radar obstruction message. The ICC stops working when this happens. It happens every single time I drive. The dealer I bought it from (not a Nissan dealer) won't address it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11475900, filed 2022-07

“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. This defect caused the crash, which resulted in a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with extremy worsening memory loss 4mm spinal shift (L5-S1). I have comparative MRI scans (2015 vs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716091, filed 2026-02

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Front Radar Obstruction Unavailable message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle independently slowed down without depression the brake pedal. As a result of the failure, several electrical features including the Forward Collision and Lane Keep Assist safety features failed to operate as needed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11515788, filed 2023-04, 94,000 miles

“Inappropriate function of the AEB system. Filed a prior complaint with you a couple of months ago about the cruise control sensor and the AEB. Cruise was fixed, but AEB keeps going off while using cruise inappropriately. Did not get fixed. Spent a lot of time working with Nissan consumer affairs and Vision Nissan in Webster NY and problem not found. There are numerous complaints on line about the same problem, but Nissan consumer affairs (NCA) keeps telling me there are no other complaints about this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490826, filed 2022-10

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Brakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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