Nissan Maxima owners have reported 362 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (116 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (47 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
With only 30,000 miles on my Maxima I have had to replace 1)motor mount 2)front strut 3)rotors (need to be replaced again) and still the wheel shakes even at low speeds. Read details...
I bought this 2006 Nissan Maxima sl with 137,806 miles. I drove it home. The next day, it would not start, I went and bought a battery, on the way the service engine soon light came on. , then the tcs and slip light came on. Read details...
When driving down the roadway the vehicle automatically stops. I purchased the vehicle brand new this year and this instance with the braking has occurred 4 times. The abs light came on and would not go off. I've taken it to the dealer and they replaced a sensor. Read details...
Applied brakes in emergency situation. Abs system failed to operate and all four wheels locked and car slid into other vehicle. Also car equipped with brake assist it to failed to operate. Read details...