2018 Nissan Maxima problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common 2018 Nissan Maxima problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are the common problems with the 2018 Nissan Maxima as reported by owners:
- Transmission Malfunction: The 2018 Nissan Maxima has been reported to experience transmission problems, including jerking when shifting, rough gear transitions, vehicle stalling, slow acceleration, and in severe cases, total transmission failure. These issues are common around 90,000 to over 100,000 miles and can render the vehicle unsafe to drive.
- Brake Caliper Mounting: In 2015, some 2016 Nissan Maxima units were recalled due to improperly mounted brake calipers that could detach unexpectedly. This issue poses a safety risk as it can lead to brake-related problems and potential collisions.
- Brake Fluid Deficiency: Another recall in 2016 involved certain 2016 Nissan Maxima units due to insufficient brake fluid, resulting in increased braking distance. This issue can compromise the vehicle's braking performance and safety, making it more prone to accidents.
These problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the 2018 Nissan Maxima have faced, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues to ensure the vehicle's reliability and safety.
Are 2018 Nissan Maxima reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2018 Nissan Maxima? The 2018 Nissan Maxima has a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five from J.D. Power.
Do 2018 Nissan Maximas have transmission problems?
The 2018 Nissan Maxima transmission problems are fluid leaks or noisy transmission. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission.
What is the common problem with Nissan Maxima?
A prevalent concern among Nissan Maxima owners is a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning (AC) hose, often causing the AC to blow warm air. This issue is notably frequent in 2001 and 2004-2012 models, typically surfacing around 87,000 miles.
How many miles can a 2018 Nissan Maxima last?
about 200,000 miles
A Nissan Maxima can last about 200,000 miles on average, but this of course depends on how well it is maintained. A poorly maintained Maxima has a significantly higher chance to develop major engine and transmission problems before hitting 100,000 – 150,000 miles.
2018 Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Maxima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Nissan Maxima
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Nissan Maxima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact started losing control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP6JC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-12
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9JC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Four tires size 245/45/18 failed after 9 months and 6,500 miles. Tires were rotated after 5,000 miles. Dealer checked alignment at 6,500 miles all was ok. Two rear tires were bald, no tread, two front tires were worn to wear bar. Dealer sent tires for warranty 3/12/24 to date 4/22/24 Warranty information not received.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP8JC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Front Radar Obstruction Unavailable" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle independently slowed down without depression the brake pedal. As a result of the failure, several electrical features including the Forward Collision and Lane Keep Assist safety features failed to operate as needed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP8JC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Inappropriate function of the AEB system. Filed a prior complaint with you a couple of months ago about the cruise control sensor and the AEB. Cruise was fixed, but AEB keeps going off while using cruise inappropriately. Did not get fixed. Spent a lot of time working with Nissan consumer affairs and Vision Nissan in Webster NY and problem not found. There are numerous complaints on line about the same problem, but Nissan consumer affairs (NCA) keeps telling me there are no other complaints about this issue. The NCA told me that unless the service department has the AEB go off while they are trying it out, they won't do anything. If I want the second opinion they are recommending, it has to be out of pocket cost for me. I have had it happen and drove to the dealer without turning the vehicle off, and they didn't pull any codes, so won't address it. I have asked to speak to a manager/supervisor at NCA, but they refuse to let me talk to anyone. This has happened no less than 100 times and is very dangerous.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-07
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP8JC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I having problems with the transmission in the vehicle. The vehicle shakes during acceleration, you can see the gages on the dashboard shaking. When accelerating, the Gears won’t shift properly with a smooth flow. You can notice this in the RPM also when accelerating. I took the vehicle to the Nissan of St. Augustine Dealership and the diagnosis the vehicle with code P17F1 CVT Judder. The dealership stated I will need a new transmission totaling $6405.09. The vehicle maintenance is up to date and it have been very well taken care of. I noticed that this issue has been reported by many other people who owns Nissan Maxima’s. This issue needs to be fixed please.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-26
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP8JC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I purchased this vehicle used a couple of months ago. The automatic emergency braking initiates inappropriately while using ICC, it brakes without obstruction. Also, the distance sensor isn't working properly according to the dealer. When I use ICC, and sometimes when I am not using it, I get an "unavailable, front radar obstruction" message. The ICC stops working when this happens. It happens every single time I drive. The dealer I bought it from (not a Nissan dealer) won't address it. The Nissan dealer I had to pay $160 to diagnose it said it has a faulty Distance Sensor, which will be repaired if I pay over $1000. I only have $13,000 miles on this vehicle, and it was 11,000 when I bought it. This has a Nissan service bulletin easily found online, a known issue to Nissan which is a safety issue, but it isn't recalled and should be.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-13
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP2JC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the engine, transmission, spark plugs, battery, and brakes were previously replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. 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 90,000.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1n4aa6ap3jc
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, he became unconscious behind the wheel due to medication. The contact crashed into another vehicle however the air bags did not deploy causing his face to hit the steering wheel. The contact also stated that he fractured his back in 7 different locations as a result of the failure and required medical attention via ambulance. The vehicle was totaled and towed to his residence where Nissan came and towed the vehicle to the dealer. A police report was filed. The occupants in the other vehicle were not injured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,357.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-06
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP1JC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-05
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP3JC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-03
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP4JC
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY DISENGAGES
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-26
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP4JC
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY @ 70MPH ON HOT SUNNY HUMID DAY. AFTER RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR NISSAN SUNROOFS WITH NUMEROUS CLAIMS RESULTING IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CALFORNIA. NISSAN HAS RESPONDED TO MY COMPLAINT THAT THEY AREN'T LIABLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNDER NISSAN WARRANTY WITH THE EXCLUSION THAT GLASS IS NOT COVERED UNLESS A KNOWN PRODUCT DEFECT IS DETERMINED. MY NISSAN CASE NUMBER IS [XXX]. I'VE TURNED TO MY INSURANCE CARRIER FOR REPAIRS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-13
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9JC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-16
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP2JC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MAY WIFE AND LONG TRIPS. IT WAS RATED SATISFACTORY BY CONSUMERS REPORT. I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM NISSAN THAT THE CAR COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID AND CATCH FIRE. THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX IT UNTIL SUMMER OF 2020. IN THE MEAN TIME IF THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON I SHOULD PULL IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALL NISSAN'S TOWING SERVICE THIS MAKES THE CAR UNSUITABLE FOR LONG TRIPS ESPECIALLY IF MY WIFE IS DRIVING. CALLING THE DEALER AND NISSAN AMERICA GOT NO RESPONSE BUT THAT IS THE WAY THINGS ARE. A WOMAN PULLING A CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT IS NOT SAFE.NOT HAVING PARTS TO REPLACE A SAFETY DEFECT IS UNCONSCIONABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-24
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9JC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING A ERROR MESSAGE ON THE FRONT RADAR RANDOMLY APPEARS. IT SAYS "UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION" AND AFFECTS THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS ERROR IS HAPPENING EVEN IN CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS AND FOR NO REASON. OTHER PEOPLE ARE REPORTING SAME ERROR MESSAGE FOR NO REASON ALSO.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-05
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9JC
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION UNAVAILABLE WARNING COMES ON VERY OFTEN AND REMAINS FOR A COUPLE MINUTES UP TO 15+MINUTES. WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL THIS STOPS THE CRUISE CAUSING A SLOW DOWN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION AND VERY OFTEN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-10
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP5JC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN IS IN MOTION ON ANY TYPE OF STREET AND ALSO AT A STOP, WHEN GETTING CLOSE TO A VEHICLE OR IF SOMEONE CUTS IN FRONT OF ME, OR IF THERE IS A STREET SIGN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CAR, THIS MESSAGE APPEARS VERY BRIEFLY "UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION" WHICH ALSO SHOWS THE ICON OF TWO FRONT END OF CARS COLLIDING. THIS HAPPENED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUCHASING MY 2018 MAXIMA. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT SAID A WORD ABOUT BEING AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN NISSAN VEHICLES. THE COST TO BRING IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND FOR ANY REPAIRS AT THIS POINT WOULD BE OUT OF MY POCKET SINCE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS FAULTY RADAR COMPROMISES THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IN THE CAR.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-01
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9JC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH NO OBJECTS WERE PRESENT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON NISSAN (10964 PAGE AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO) WHERE THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SENSOR WA RECALIBRATED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 2170186. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-21
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP2JC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: SHOW ME WARNING OF OBSTRUCTION ON RADAR FOR EMERGENCY BRAKE
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-05
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP5JC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-06
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP8JC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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!
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-29
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP7JC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING FAILURE WHILE MOVING ON A DAILY BASIS AT 39,000 MILES.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP2JC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEATBELT LATCH ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THE SEATBELT TWISTS WHEN LATCHED. THIS MAKES USING A CHILD CAR SEAT UNSAFE.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-25
- VIN: 1N4AA6APXJC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE BRAKED SUDDENLY. HAWKINSON NISSAN (5513 MILLER CIRCLE DR, MATTESON, IL 60443, 708-304-3645) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,098.
2018 Nissan Maxima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2018 Nissan Maxima.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Consequence: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Negative 2018 Nissan Maxima car reviews
Positive 2018 Nissan Maxima car reviews
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This is a great car!
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The Maxima's interior is on par with a luxury car. Sleek design details like the dash and interior lighting are what you would find on a BMW. Charging ports in the backseat are a game changer according to my teenage son. I am very happy with this car, and although I consider car shopping a brutal task, the Maxima made it a lot easier.
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I recently purchased a 2017 Maxima S in Virginia Beach, but unfortunately, the driver's seat began to squeak just two weeks later. The spring in the back area was making a lot of noise, which was quite annoying. Despite having it serviced at the dealer, I was informed that they could not do anything about it due to safety concerns. However, I am confident that this issue can be resolved. It seems that this may be a design flaw, as another new car at the dealership was also making the same squeaky noise. I left feeling frustrated that no resolution was offered, but I remain hopeful that a solution can be found. I would advise those considering purchasing a Maxima to be aware of this issue, but I still believe it is a great car overall.
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Beautiful to look at. Catches the eye. The power with just a touch of the pedal is impressive. The interior is comfortable and inviting. It looks like a boss. I'm not a fan of having to pay an extra 40 cents for premium gas.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to say that your car is absolutely amazing!
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Jul 23, 2022 ... No issues so far. I serviced the transmission at 30,000 miles and will continue to do so at that interval to avoid any CVT problems.
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May 31, 2017 ... I place some blame on the dealer for these issues. I detest my car and WAYZATA NISSAN. I regret not buying a Ford Fusion Sport or Honda Accord.
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Are you having problems with your 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Lorenz Howe 2024-11-16
If you're considering a Maxima, you may want to test drive an Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, or BMW as well. As a professional driver, I have found that the Maxima's roadholding is not up to par, especially on wet roads, and it struggles in the snow even with 4 snow tires. While the engine is impressive, the chassis can't handle the power, and the CVT transmission leaves much to be desired. Additionally, torque steer can be an issue when passing quickly on narrow roads. On the bright side, the front seats are exceptional, especially the fully adjustable driver's seat. However, the front passenger seat lacks a height adjustment. It's disappointing that a $40,000 car doesn't have a power seat that raises. The interior is spacious and high quality, but the exterior styling is quite unusual. Nissan may want to consider hiring new engineers and stylists. The paint work and finish could also use some improvement. Overall, I wish Nissan the best of luck, but I personally won't be purchasing another Maxima.
Adrain Franecki 2024-11-07
Nissan bought this car back in accordance with the lemon law. Although the design is fantastic and there are many selling points, my experience with it has been disappointing. The engine is fine, but it has too much power for the front wheels, which becomes evident when passing someone and fighting to stay in the lane. The seats are adequate, but I have sat in better ones for a similar price point. The electronics have been a bit of a letdown as well. The radio system has shut off three times for no reason, requiring me to pull over and restart the car to reboot the system. The included apps are not very functional, and the key fob sometimes fails to recognize the key. The rear deck buzzes with loud music, and the front end collision system can be a bit scary. Overall, I have had some issues with this car, but I hope that Nissan can improve these problems in the future.I have the extended warranty up to 120000 miles, so I'll be keeping this car for a while. I might as well make the most of it and visit the dealer frequently. Who knows, they might even lemon law me out of it. As for why Britney Spears? Well, it may look good from the outside, but it's not something you'd want to take home.
Marcelo Welch 2024-11-04
My wife absolutely adores this car! She loves the body style and overall performance. However, during a recent road trip on interstate 80 in Nebraska, we encountered some snow and patches of ice. Unfortunately, each time we hit a patch of ice, the car seemed to want to bring the rear-end forward. We were the slowest car on the road and had no clue as to why this was happening. Although tire pressures were sufficient, the wind was trailing, and we were carrying ample weight, we still experienced this issue. After speaking with a service manager and hearing of no probable causes, we have since learned of other customers with similar experiences. Therefore, I would suggest that anyone considering buying this model or an Altima should look into this problem. Despite this issue, we still love the car and will continue to enjoy it.
Cristopher Ebert 2024-10-27
This car has a choppy ride, even though I have the platinum model. I can feel every crack in the road, which makes it uncomfortable to drive around town. In comparison, my wife's Subaru Forester provides a much smoother and more comfortable ride. While the engine and looks of this car are great, I would not recommend it if you prioritize a smooth and comfortable ride. This is just my personal opinion, though.
Arnold Murazik 2024-04-29
Looking for a car that had some space, I found that the trunk was small and the front seats were comfy but felt a bit confined. However, the ride was nice and I ultimately decided to purchase an Impala, which has a huge trunk and more cabin space. I noticed in your review that the breakdown in each category only registered as either 'great' or 'poor', with no option for 'okay'. It's important to accurately reflect the customer's viewpoint, so please consider updating the survey to include this option. Thank you!