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2018 Nissan Maxima Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
22%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
38,266miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Nissan Maxima, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,266 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.

“Driving a rented Nissan Maxima I encountered an issue I am concerned with. While changing a radio station I accidentally hit something that brought up a menu. Trying to get back to the original screen I found myself on the ongoing lane. We should not be looking at a screen when driving. It should not exist. I am very concerned with these unnecessary devices in cars that car companies push to make a sale. I find it a very dangerous distraction.”

NHTSA complaint #11071638, filed 2018-02, 5,000 miles

“Unavailable front radar obstruction. This alert happens at random times when driving, it puts the sensor in an unavailable mode which in turns does not allow the safety function to work properly. I have done searches online and this is happening not only to maximas but to other Nissan make/models. This is not a one time and done occurrence it happens often. When we purchased the car safety was one of our biggest concerns leading us to believe Nissan provided safe cars, apparently, that is not the case. In my opinion, this should be a recall fix, this is a safety issue!”

NHTSA complaint #11242058, filed 2019-08, 42,531 miles

“When car Maxima is sitting still in idle it leaks out a clear fluid. The fluid has no color and no smell.this happens when the vehicle is stationary and in idle.”

NHTSA complaint #11363682, filed 2020-10, 55,000 miles

“When driving to work my sunroof exploded on interstate scaring me.it was a very loud noise. This is a safety issue for all Nissan owners. When bringing the vehicle in they stated that they were not responsible for the sunroof explosion. When going on line this looks like is been ongoing for awhile.”

NHTSA complaint #11374191, filed 2020-11

“Rear obstruction warning.around view, rear view,etc monitoring system. Have had dealership look into numerous times they cant remedy without some kind of proof.there suggestion was cell phone picture of warning on dash while driving or video. I told them I wouldn't do that and asked them if that is what they would need to do to satisfy Nissan for approval to fix he said yes.really while driving I think not.”

NHTSA complaint #11308956, filed 2020-02

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022240%
202029%
2019528%
2018822%
20172826%
20162719%
20141010%
2013813%
20122322%
20111514%
2010249%
20093310%
200845%
200786%
2006214%
2005303%
2004272%
2003105%
200242%
200132%
2000123%
199995%
199876%
199711%
199666%
199564%
199433%
199233%
199123%
199022%
198923%
198732%

Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Brakes
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Latches, 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 29, 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