Nissan Maxima: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	62
model years	2005–2020 (11)
data through	2026-09-20
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

nissan.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2006 · 2005

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2020	maxima-2020-sunroof-shatters-while-driving	Panoramic sunroof shatters unexpectedly	STRUCTURE	2	2024-03 → 2024-04	21	2026-09-03
2020	maxima-2020-body-trim-clips-break	Body trim and grille clips break, parts detach	STRUCTURE	2	2022-07 → 2023-06	21	2026-09-03
2020	maxima-2020-forward-collision-warning-false-trigger	Forward collision warning activates without cause	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	2	2024-08 → 2025-05	21	2026-09-03
2020	maxima-2020-automatic-braking-engages-without-cause	Automatic emergency braking engages without obstruction	SERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	4	2020-08 → 2021-09	21	2026-09-03
2018	maxima-2018-panoramic-sunroof-explode	Panoramic sunroof explodes while driving	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3	2019-06 → 2020-11	36	2026-08-30
2018	maxima-2018-cvt-judder-limp-mode	CVT judders or triggers limp mode under load	POWER TRAIN	2	2022-09 → 2026-04	36	2026-08-30
2018	maxima-2018-front-radar-obstruction-false	Front radar false-flags obstruction, disables collision aid	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	14	2019-04 → 2023-04	36	2026-08-30
2018	maxima-2018-abs-actuator-leak-fire	ABS actuator leak recall linked to fire or crash	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3	2019-12 → 2026-02	36	2026-08-30
2017	maxima-2017-cvt-judder-acceleration-loss	CVT judder and loss of acceleration	POWER TRAIN	13	2018-06 → 2026-05	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-rear-suspension-links	Rear suspension link and control arm failure	SUSPENSION	6	2018-05 → 2025-08	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-aeb-false-activation	AEB false activation and radar obstruction warnings	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	17	2019-02 → 2023-11	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-airbag-warning-light	Airbag warning light illumination	AIR BAGS	9	2019-06 → 2025-08	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-pillar-trim-detachment	Pillar and quarter-panel molding detachment	STRUCTURE	8	2020-10 → 2025-07	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-sunroof-shattering	Panoramic sunroof shattering	STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7	2017-02 → 2024-02	102	2026-07-14
2017	maxima-2017-airbag-non-deployment	Airbag non-deployment in frontal crash	AIR BAGS	3	2017-11 → 2021-01	102	2026-07-14
2016	maxima-2016-sunroof-shattering	Sunroof glass spontaneous shattering	VISIBILITY	6	2016-05 → 2025-03	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-suspension-control-arm	Suspension control arm and sway bar failure	SUSPENSION	4	2016-11 → 2025-02	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-trim-detachment	Exterior trim and bumper clip detachment	STRUCTURE	7	2016-04 → 2023-01	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-headlight-failure	Headlight failure and lens fogging	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5	2017-02 → 2019-01	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-cvt-loss-of-acceleration	CVT transmission failure and loss of acceleration	POWER TRAIN	64	2015-12 → 2026-06	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-airbag-non-deployment	Airbag non-deployment and warning light failure	AIR BAGS	12	2016-01 → 2025-12	142	2026-08-23
2016	maxima-2016-abs-brake-recall	ABS brake actuator failure and recall delay	SERVICE BRAKES	12	2017-02 → 2023-02	142	2026-08-23
2014	maxima-2014-cvt-transmission-failure	CVT transmission failure and hesitation	POWER TRAIN	20	2015-06 → 2024-04	95	2026-09-07
2014	maxima-2014-dim-headlights	Low-beam headlight dimness	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	18	2019-01 → 2025-05	95	2026-09-07
2014	maxima-2014-panoramic-sunroof-shatter	Panoramic sunroof shattering while driving	STRUCTURE	8	2015-12 → 2021-06	95	2026-09-07
2014	maxima-2014-suspension-steering-failure	Suspension and steering component failure	SUSPENSION	7	2014-07 → 2024-01	95	2026-09-07
2014	maxima-2014-passenger-airbag-sensor	Passenger seat airbag occupant sensor malfunction	AIR BAGS	19	2014-01 → 2025-10	95	2026-09-07
2013	nissan-maxima-2013-cvt-transmission-failure	CVT transmission failure and loss of acceleration	POWER TRAIN	24	2015-05 → 2023-01	62	2026-09-09
2013	nissan-maxima-2013-dim-headlights	Dim low-beam headlights	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	9	2018-09 → 2025-12	62	2026-09-09
2013	nissan-maxima-2013-sunroof-shattering	Sunroof or moonroof spontaneous shattering	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4	2016-06 → 2018-02	62	2026-09-09
2013	nissan-maxima-2013-brake-failure	Unexpected loss of braking function	SERVICE BRAKES	2	2018-02 → 2018-12	62	2026-09-09
2013	nissan-maxima-2013-airbag-off-indicator	Passenger airbag off indicator with adult occupant	AIR BAGS	15	2013-07 → 2017-11	62	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-cvt-transmission-failure	CVT transmission hesitation, jerking, and failure	POWER TRAIN	17	2014-05 → 2025-07	107	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-door-lock-actuator-failure	Door lock actuator and keyless entry malfunction	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6	2013-11 → 2016-05	107	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-driver-seat-rocking	Driver seat rocking or loose seat frame	SEATS	5	2014-07 → 2018-08	107	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-airbag-off-sensor	Passenger-seat airbag-off warning with adult occupant	AIR BAGS	18	2013-04 → 2023-12	107	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-airbag-non-deployment-crash	Airbags not deploying during a crash	AIR BAGS	3	2014-12 → 2018-07	107	2026-09-09
2012	nissan-maxima-2012-power-steering-pump-failure	Power steering pump failure causing loss of steering assist	STEERING	6	2014-02 → 2019-12	107	2026-09-09
2011	maxima-2011-cvt-transmission-failure	CVT transmission slipping and failure	POWER TRAIN	21	2011-05 → 2024-06	106	2026-08-19
2011	maxima-2011-panoramic-sunroof-shatter	Panoramic sunroof glass shattering	VISIBILITY	9	2014-07 → 2019-06	106	2026-08-19
2011	maxima-2011-dashboard-melting	Dashboard surface melting and glare	STRUCTURE	16	2016-07 → 2023-08	106	2026-08-19
2011	maxima-2011-passenger-airbag-sensor	Passenger-seat airbag occupant sensor malfunction	AIR BAGS	18	2011-01 → 2024-07	106	2026-08-19
2011	maxima-2011-steering-lock-no-start	Steering column lock preventing engine start	STEERING	5	2013-12 → 2017-01	106	2026-08-19
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-escl-lock-failure	Electronic steering column lock failure preventing start	STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	117	2014-09 → 2021-04	275	2026-09-07
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-strut-insulator-cracking	Front strut insulator cracking	SUSPENSION	13	2015-05 → 2024-02	275	2026-09-07
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-sunroof-shattering	Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving	VISIBILITY/WIPER	7	2015-02 → 2020-09	275	2026-09-07
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-dashboard-melting-glare	Dashboard melting causing windshield glare	STRUCTURE	9	2016-05 → 2023-03	275	2026-09-07
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-cvt-transmission-failure	CVT transmission failure	POWER TRAIN	7	2015-05 → 2023-09	275	2026-09-07
2010	nissan-maxima-2010-airbag-sensor-fault	Passenger airbag sensor and deployment fault	AIR BAGS	7	2015-03 → 2023-05	275	2026-09-07
2006	maxima-2006-transmission-slip-jerk	Automatic transmission jerking and slipping	POWER TRAIN	135	2013-08 → 2020-12	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-floor-pan-rust	Front floor pan corrosion	STRUCTURE	13	2013-08 → 2019-05	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-abs-actuator-sensor	ABS actuator and wheel speed sensor failure	SERVICE BRAKES	11	2013-11 → 2023-04	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-steering-rack-pinion	Steering rack and pinion failure	STEERING	8	2013-11 → 2018-10	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-airbag-nondeployment	Air bag non-deployment and warning light faults	AIR BAGS	9	2014-06 → 2023-07	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-timing-chain-stall	Timing chain wear and engine stalling	ENGINE	20	2014-02 → 2024-05	576	2026-09-20
2006	maxima-2006-unintended-accel	Unintended acceleration and speed control failure	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	16	2013-08 → 2017-04	576	2026-09-20
2005	maxima-2005-transmission-slipping-shifting	Transmission slipping, hard shifting, and failure	POWER TRAIN	163	2013-10 → 2021-04	948	2026-09-16
2005	maxima-2005-floorboard-subframe-rust	Floorboard and subframe rust corrosion	STRUCTURE	10	2013-11 → 2016-10	948	2026-09-16
2005	maxima-2005-abs-sensor-brake-failure	ABS sensor and brake system failure from corrosion	SERVICE BRAKES	3	2014-12 → 2017-04	948	2026-09-16
2005	maxima-2005-airbag-non-deployment	Airbag non-deployment and warning light faults	AIR BAGS	5	2014-06 → 2023-08	948	2026-09-16
2005	maxima-2005-engine-stalling	Engine stalling and shutting off while driving	ENGINE	6	2015-01 → 2025-03	948	2026-09-16
2005	maxima-2005-electrical-fire-fuse-box	Electrical fire from fuse box or seat wiring	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	3	2014-12 → 2020-05	948	2026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Nissan Maxima [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/maxima

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_nissan_maxima_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Nissan Maxima},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/maxima}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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