Nissan Maxima Seats Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Nissan Maxima across 18 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “driver seat” (31% of reports).
- 108seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Driver seat: mentioned in 34 of 108 complaints (31%)
- Move forward: mentioned in 12 of 108 complaints (11%)
- Power adjust: mentioned in 7 of 108 complaints (6%)
- Front assembly: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 6 an injury.
Nissan Maxima seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Maxima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Maxima | 3 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Maxima | 2 | 2% | 800 |
| 2012 Maxima | 6 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2011 Maxima | 3 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Maxima | 6 | 2% | 113,800 |
| 2009 Maxima | 15 | 4% | 14,884 |
| 2008 Maxima | 3 | 4% | 37,750 |
| 2006 Maxima | 2 | 0% | 56,500 |
| 2005 Maxima | 13 | 1% | 82,800 |
| 2004 Maxima | 15 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2003 Maxima | 2 | 1% | 56,500 |
| 2002 Maxima | 7 | 3% | 61,121 |
| 2001 Maxima | 5 | 3% | 36,244 |
| 2000 Maxima | 1 | 0% | 83,174 |
| 1997 Maxima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Maxima | 3 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Maxima | 20 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.
Risk: A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Code B1018 failing Occupant sensor in the passenger seat
UNKNOWN - I recently purchased this vehicle today from a private seller on April 18, 2023. Previous owner had stated the driver seat adjuster motor(to move the seat forward and backwards) has never functioned properly and gets stuck in the far back position or rotates counterclockwise at…
I purchased my car brand new and the leather is cracking insanely. I have met others with the same model and the leather has torn on the seats and arm rest. The leather isn't durable. It's a insult to have such a new car that has these defects. The interrupted leather causes damage to your body…
My transmission sounds very loud when i accelerate until i get to about 55 mph. It seems to feel rough as well during that period. This happens every time i accelerate. My passenger seat doesn't blow cold air
Seat will not let up but will go backwards.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Maximas have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about seats for the Nissan Maxima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Maxima seats?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent phrase is “driver seat”, in 34 of 108 complaints, followed by “move forward” (12).
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