TransmissionHigh
CVT judder and premature wear.
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for shudder on acceleration; check fluid service history.
2017 Nissan Maxima problems
A 2017 Nissan Maxima is now 9 years old, so an average example has covered around 121,500 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2017 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
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Quick answer
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is 9 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 121,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2017 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~122k miles an average 2017 car has covered.
BrakesLow
Brake wear and pulsation.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for pulsation under braking.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyLow
Panoramic sunroof rattles / leaks.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the roof and inspect for water stains.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment glitches.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the touchscreen and Bluetooth.
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Check this exact carNissan Maxima · frequently asked questions
Is the Maxima reliable?
Comfortable and quick, but the CVT is the key long-term concern.
Does the Maxima have transmission issues?
CVT judder is possible; confirm fluid service and test thoroughly.
Is the VQ35 engine strong?
Yes — the 3.5L V6 is robust; the CVT is the weaker link.