2018 Nissan Maxima: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Maxima that list the service brakes 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 #11586726 (filed 05/03/2024): “The contact's son owned a 2018 nissan maxima. the contact stated while the driver was driving 5 mph, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the driver was able to pull to the side of the road. the contact stated that the driver opened…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11291252 (filed 12/26/2019): “I bought this car for may wife and long trips. it was rated satisfactory by consumers report. i received a recall from nissan that the car could leak brake fluid and catch fire. they will not be able to fix it until summer of 2020. in the mean time if the abs light comes on i should pull it to the s…”
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
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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