Is the 2017 Nissan Maxima a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is a solid choice for those seeking a sporty sedan with luxury feel, but transmission issues are worth checking carefully.
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Pros
- Sporty handling
- Powerful V6 engine
- Luxurious interior features
Cons
- CVT transmission reliability concerns
- Limited rear seat space
- Higher than average maintenance costs
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Common problems to watch for
- CVT transmission shudder
- Suspension noise
- Brake rotor warping
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Active recalls (4)
The 2017 Nissan Maxima has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (campaign 19V807000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehic…
- Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 …
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 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 unrepair…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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