2018 Nissan Maxima: Sunroof exploded while driving at speed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Maxima report: sunroof exploded while driving at speed. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 50,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2018 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11625212 (filed 11/14/2024): “360 cameras have stopped working on my vehicle. i've seen where there was a recall on the same thing, but my vehicle is not coming up in the recall. i did buy the car used, but not being able to use the cameras is definitely a safety issue.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11326311 (filed 05/28/2020): “Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on interstate highway @ 70mph on hot sunny humid day. after research it appears that this is a known issue for nissan sunroofs with numerous claims resulting in a class action lawsuit in calfornia. nissan has responded…”
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,480 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Sunroof exploded while driving at speed (2018 Maxima)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2018 Maxima
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