2017 Nissan Maxima: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Maxima that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746526 (filed 06/25/2026): “Car was parked outside husbands work since 7 at 12:15 pm he was advised by a co worker that my car was on fire ! when i ran outside my his workers where trying to put out the fire with the fire extinguishers from the work warehouse ! the fire department ended up finish putting out the fire ! the wh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744323 (filed 06/15/2026): “The vehicle experienced a no‑start condition and was towed to a dealership. the dealership performed major engine and timing repairs without authorization and kept the vehicle for nearly four months. after the repairs, the vehicle still cranks but will not start, requires jump‑starts, and now has ne…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11556394 (filed 11/22/2023): “First, my passenger airbag light came on and will not go off. then my emergency breaking system activated while i was driving on the interstate and i was almost hit by a semi from behind i didn’t manage to get the vehicle off the road i took it to nissan . they did a diagnostics and couldn’t find an…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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