Nissan Maxima — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2020
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Infiniti Fx35, Infiniti Fx45, Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35, Infiniti M35
Nissan Maxima — Brakes
High risk
Nov 11, 2019
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fi
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Visual System
High risk
Sep 13, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear vis
Also affects: Nissan Nv200, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q60, Infiniti Qx80, Nissan Leaf
Nissan Maxima — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an electronic circuit board, causing it to malfunction. This would cause the illuminati
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Airbag
High risk
Dec 15, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially
Also affects: Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima — Brakes
High risk
Sep 1, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain vehicles equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control may have ABS actuators that may have been manufactured out of specification. This could cause the ABS actuator pump seal t
Also affects: Nissan Murano, Nissan Murano Hybrid, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 25, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This wo
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti Qx60 Hybrid
Nissan Maxima — Brakes
High risk
Apr 6, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a defective Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuator. This could cause pressure control to be delayed when the Anti-Lock Brakes are
Also affects: Nissan Murano, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 15, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the sealing ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may move out of position in a crash. This could increase the potential risk of a fuel leak in
Also affects: Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 30, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the O-ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly. This could increase the potential risk o
Nissan Maxima — Airbag
High risk
Jul 2, 2014
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Infiniti Fx35, Infiniti Fx45, Infiniti I35, Infiniti Qx4, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Maxima — Airbag
High risk
Apr 11, 2013
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Infiniti I35, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Sentra, Infiniti Qx4, Infiniti Fx35
Nissan Maxima — Suspension
High risk
Sep 11, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come
Also affects: Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima — Other
High risk
Oct 19, 2006
Model years: 2007
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The steering wheel lock may engage with the ignition in the "OFF" position,
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Suspension
High risk
Feb 13, 2006
Model years: 2006
The die used for stamping the rear suspension subframe was out of specification during three days of production. As a result, the thickness of the attachment bracket for the rear l
Also affects: Nissan Altima, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Electrical
High risk
Nov 3, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a driver seat power lumbar support, if the wire harness from the lumbar switch is routed incorrectly, the harness could be pinched or chafed again
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Other
High risk
Jul 7, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the glass for the Skyview Roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process resulting in temper imbalance. This could create extensive interna
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Engine
High risk
Nov 5, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a
Also affects: Infiniti G35 Coupe, Infiniti G35 Sedan, Infiniti I35, Infiniti M45, Infiniti Q45
Nissan Maxima — Electrical
High risk
Jun 24, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short, which cou
Also affects: Infiniti I30, Infiniti Q45
Nissan Maxima — Suspension
High risk
May 29, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles the pin at the inboard end of the front lower control arm may break. This may result in difficulty in directional control and tire contact with the inner fender
Also affects: Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35
Nissan Maxima — Other
High risk
Feb 14, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system. The stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position se
Also affects: Infiniti I35
Nissan Maxima — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 28, 1995
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING. SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRE
Also affects: Nissan Stanza, Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 1994
Model years: 1993, 1994
THE CLEAR COAT ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY BE THICKER THAN DESIRED. WHEEL NUTS ON A WHEEL WITH EXCESSIVE CLEAR COATING MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME BECAUSE THE CLEAR COAT LAYER COMPRESSES U
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Maxima — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 4, 1994
Model years: 1992, 1993
THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AS THE RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: TUNNEL SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED ON A
Also affects: Nissan 1-