Service Brakes Problems of Nissan Maxima - part 1

Nissan Maxima owners have reported 113 problems related to service brakes (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the Maxima.

1 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 04/25/2025

Battery light keeps turning on and brake light. Replaced alternator and battery after my vehicle stalled on me on the road, but the issue and problem is still on going.

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2 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/02/2025

I can be going at a regular rate of speed and my car would stall completely the abs light comes on and it drains my battery causing my car to shut off.

3 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 06/20/2024

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4 Service Brakes problem of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 04/28/2024

The contact's son owned a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while the driver was driving 5 mph, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the driver opened the hood, and noticed that there was fire under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire department report was not filed. A police report was filed, but the police report information was not available. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v807000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The used car dealer the vehicle was purchased from was contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,533.

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5 Service Brakes problem of the 2014 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/07/2024

Failure of multiple systems upon impact with a pothole causing the vehicle to light up brake warning light, traction control system warning light, and spin out with no steering capability, resulting in a total loss of the car, including the rear passenger tire and wheel to sheer off, snapped the tie rod, ripped off the rear bumper, and bent the vehicle rims. I suffered a closed head injury and whiplash, as well as soft tissue damage to right shoulder and knee. Airbags did deploy.

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6 Service Brakes problem of the 2012 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 02/11/2023

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and started shuddering. The oil warning light, abs, coolant temperature, and the esp warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the driver's side window failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

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7 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/14/2023

The car has an abs light on and the word brake in red on the dashboard it can't excel or brake and if it does it's jolting then stops.

8 Service Brakes problem of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/12/2023

Hi I bought car Nissan Maxima 2011 transmission not working well when I driving I stopped at the traffic after that car does not move forward.

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9 Service Brakes problem of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 09/12/2022

On 9/12/22, my son purchased a 2009 Nissan Maxima from street cars. My son was told that the car did not pass the state inspection, but all items on the list were taken care of. The salesman noted the air intake tube would be ordered for the car and installed once received. My son paid $5299 in cash. My son wanted to pay with a cashier's check, but the salesperson requested cash. On the way home to woodbridge from fredericksburg, the vehicle began to slow down as if it were going to cut off. My son slowed down and proceeded home. On 9/13/22, my son went to minnieville exxon to have the vehicle emissions test completed, and the car was listed as "not ready. " in addition, seven (7) additional issues must be addressed before the vehicle can pass. We began calling the salesman at 11:45 am, sent a text message at 12:17 pm, and called until 1:30 pm. Due to what we felt were deceptive practices, we traveled to street cars in fredericksburg to speak with the salesman about returning the vehicle for a refund. The salesman stated the vehicle was sold "as is” and is on the bill of sales. We asked about the sign on the front of his business which states "3-day return policy". The salesman said it does not apply to cash cars or discounted cars. When asked about the items on the failed inspection report being taken care of, the salesperson refused to discuss it further. The salesperson stated my son should use the warranty, where he will be responsible for half the cost of all repairs. When the salesperson was asked about the air intake tube order, he refused to provide a confirmation number for the order, a telephone number, or a location for the company. My son did not receive any title paperwork and was told to sign the vehicle delivery form when items had not been received. We contacted asc warranty company which was provided with the vehicle, and they told us to take the car to any automotive repair shop for an estimate. We took the vehicle to sheehy Nissan in manas.

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10 Service Brakes problem of the 2010 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 09/09/2022

While driving to work car stalled going 20mph, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe side of road. Waited ten minutes car pressed start car restarted. Five days later, going to store, driving 35 mph, car stalled while running, no power steering, no power brakes, coasted to safe side of road. Waited ten minutes car restarted. This is an on going safety problem. My father in law had this same vehicle and he was afraid to drive it because of the same issues.

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11 Service Brakes problem of the 2022 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 06/30/2022

The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at 40 mph and attempting to stop at a stop sign, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision, side-swiping the vehicle ahead and colliding with 3 light poles before coasting to a complete stop on the shoulder of the roadway. The air bags did not deploy, resulting in the driver sustaining minor injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact's granddaughter sustained none-descript injuries to her head and knees but did not seek medical treatment. The contact also stated that, though she was made aware that the driver of the other vehicle had reported injuries, the injuries and treatment were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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12 Service Brakes problem of the 2010 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 06/21/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima the contact stated that when attempting to park their vehicle they place the vehicle in reverse while pressing the brake pedal the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle crashed into the side of the building in front and through the wall of the building causing the front-end to be inside of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle had been towed. The decision to total the vehicle had not been finalized as of yet. The contact received injuries to their back and medical assistance was needed. The dealer was not made aware. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

13 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 05/13/2022

It is random when it happens but this will be the third time this has happened. While driving my car will stop, the car will still be running, steering wheel is stiff and I’m not able to accelerate and sometimes brake. It is very dangerous! this car should have a recall!.

14 Service Brakes problem of the 2020 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 08/01/2021

While driving 2020 Nissan Maxima sv the emergency park brake light up and rear brake light up and traction control light up on dash and it act like it looses power and when you go to settings on sonar it big green light in front of car and check engine light came on.

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15 Service Brakes problem of the 2020 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 06/10/2021

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 50 - 55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power, and the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system, slip indicator, and rear automatic braking warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer could not replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would not authorize the dealer to perform the repair and could not replace or repurchase the vehicle. The failure mileage was 8,296.

16 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 04/26/2021

Driving the vehicle gives no indication it power off car will not start up when you try half an hour later it may start may not start driving it shut off again power shortage code may not come up when it happens it don’t give any warning when you driving on the highway regular roads it just gives no warning sign it just power off completely at is not safety to drive.

17 Service Brakes problem of the 2006 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

My brakes dont work unless my 3 dashboard lights come on. Slip, tcs and abs. Sometimes I forget and drive off. When I brake at the light you could here the wires buzzing as if there was a short circuit. Finally on my passenger side in the 'back, the tire was wiggling and noticed some lugs were missing plus the hubs lugs were loose. I haven' t taken to go get it inspected because I dont have money at the moment.

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18 Service Brakes problem of the 2014 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 06/06/2020

I have had to replace both control arms, rebuild a transmission that went out, my entire ac just went out, I am constantly replacing brakes and disk, ball joints and shocks. I have spent over what I am still paying for this car and have only had it for about 5 years and still owe $18000 and paying everything out of pocket.

19 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 03/10/2020

The tire maintenance notification stays on after the tires have been properly rotated by a tire shop and reset on dashboard and it pulls to the right been doing this complaint made to dealership no response and now received notification that there was a safety recall on my car. It does it while driving the pulling to the right and the tire maintenance stays on.

20 Service Brakes problem of the 2019 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/04/2020

Headlights disabled in rain car varied right drastically and in park it still go in motion.

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21 Service Brakes problem of the 2019 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 11/24/2019

I was driving down the highway and my dash lit up red and the braking system automatically activated causing an abrupt stop. There were no objects in the road and all other vehicles were in safe range, nowhere near my vehicle. This is dangerous and could have caused a fatal accident or serious injuries. This has happened to me twice and I purchased my car brand new 6 months ago.

22 Service Brakes problem of the 2014 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 11/23/2019

My brake have to be pumped before my car stops. Brake resistor is full. No squeaks etc.

23 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 11/08/2019

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v807000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to teddy Nissan (3660 boston rd, bronx, NY 10469, (866) 980-6251) where the technician informed the contact that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

24 Service Brakes problem of the 2020 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, when the dashboard panel began flashing red and the vehicle forcefully braked independently without any vehicle's near him. The contact stated he was able to drive to his destination. The contact stated he had experience the failure 3 separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to local dealer south shore Nissan located at 200 sunrise hwy, amityville, NY 11701, (516) 269-8338, and were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. Dp.

25 Service Brakes problem of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 08/21/2019

Show me warning of obstruction on radar for emergency brake.

26 Service Brakes problem of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 08/05/2019

Dashboard message appears intermittently while driving "unavailable front radar obstruction". The message relates to the system that automatically applies the brakes if it senses a collision danger.

27 Service Brakes problem of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 07/29/2019

Automatic emergency braking failure while moving on a daily basis at 39,000 miles.

28 Service Brakes problem of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 04/11/2019

Aeb system stop my car in the middle on the freeway.

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29 Service Brakes problem of the 2018 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Warning: unavailable front radar obstruction appears on th display along with a loud beep.

30 Service Brakes problem of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 02/25/2019

While driving on a residential street my car jolted to a stop by itself. There were no cars in front of me and no reason for the automatic emergency braking system to take control. After my car came to a stop it wouldn't move for a few seconds.

31 Service Brakes problem of the 2012 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 01/02/2019

The air conditioner stopped cooling while driving. The traction light comes on and the mechanic said it was the mass air flow sensor. (that have been replaced twice) aamco said that they have had several Nissan altimas and Maximas come in with a bad compressor and brakes. I know at least four of my family members with the same issue and they drive altimas and Maximas as well.

32 Service Brakes problem of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 12/15/2018

Cruise control drops out while engaged under all road/weather conditions. Dashboard indication "front radar unavailable due to obstruction" seems well documented online for several other Nissan vehicles. System will reset itself after several minutes, but also drops out and is non-functional intermitently, essentially making the tracking cruise control inoperable.

33 Service Brakes problem of the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 11/18/2018

Car won't stop when stepping on brakes.

34 Service Brakes problem of the 2013 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 11/10/2018

My car all of a sudden stopped on it's own while driving on the expressway. I didn't press the brake pedal or anything. I had to get out of my car in the middle of traffic & wait on a tow. The mechanic shop said that it was very dangerous for the car to do that.

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35 Service Brakes problem of the 2014 Nissan Maxima

Failure Date: 07/25/2018

My 2014 Nissan Maxima with my family and myself inside were in a near death situation when the car did not have power to cross train tracks that went across the road. We heard the train coming and the only reason we escaped death was because of a man in a pickup truck in back of us observed the situation and quickly pushed the car over the tracks and out of the way just before the train quickly passed through. I later found out from the dealership that the Nissan cvt transmission failed and that was why the car didn't have the power to cross the train tracks. They also said that the cvt transmission repair would cost me $5000. 00 and that the repair wasn't covered under any cvt transmission warranty. Nissan should cover this repair on there known troublesome cvt transmission. Would Nissan cover expenses from the death of my family and myself because of there faulty transmission?.



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