Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2017 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Nissan Maxima


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

The Service Brakes problem

My son was driving my car to work and this is his account of the incident on 1/17/2026 on i95 n, the steering wheel abruptly stopped controlling the wheels. It was as if it completely disconnected and he lost control and crashed into the median. It was a terrifying incident for my son.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

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.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

While driving the forward emergency brake light comes on. After it comes on there is a reduction of power. It disables cruise control. This happens when the vehicle is in motion on a city street or when you go to take off.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Nissan Maxima model year vehicles:



Maxima Service Bulletins
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