2017 Nissan Maxima: Windshield noise in cold temps
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Maxima report: windshield noise in cold temps. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 8,000 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2017 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11502843 (filed 01/20/2023): “I bought the vehicle in question new and it has less than 10,000 miles. the low beam headlights have a definite line where there is no light above the line and very dim light directly in front of the vehicle( photos attached). i took the car to the dealer an…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11415390 (filed 05/06/2021): “Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan maxima. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear panoramic moon roof exploded without impact. startled by the failure, the contact pulled the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway to inspect the damage. the vehi…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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