2018 Nissan Maxima: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Maxima that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11716091 (filed 02/06/2026): “In june 2019, while driving my 2018 nissan maxima, the vehicle suffered a sudden and violent mechanical failure. without warning, the steering wheel jerked forcefully to the side, and the vehicle became uncomtrollabel leading to an approx 100-foot spin across a median. i have since verified this v…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11515788 (filed 04/06/2023): “The contact owns a 2018 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "front radar obstruction unavailable" message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle independently slowed down without depression the brake pedal. as a result of the failure, several elect…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11490826 (filed 10/25/2022): “Inappropriate function of the aeb system. filed a prior complaint with you a couple of months ago about the cruise control sensor and the aeb. cruise was fixed, but aeb keeps going off while using cruise inappropriately. did not get fixed. spent a lot of time working with nissan consumer affairs and…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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