Nissan Maxima Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Nissan Maxima across 24 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (6% of reports).
- 237vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 16mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%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.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 15 of 237 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 174 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 16 an injury.
Nissan Maxima vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% | 23,000 |
| 2018 Maxima | 2 | 6% | 13,400 |
| 2017 Maxima | 4 | 4% | 27,815 |
| 2016 Maxima | 14 | 10% | 57,800 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2014 Maxima | 1 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% | 70,874 |
| 2011 Maxima | 5 | 5% | 94,000 |
| 2010 Maxima | 7 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2009 Maxima | 3 | 1% | 9,750 |
| 2008 Maxima | 4 | 5% | 111,000 |
| 2007 Maxima | 11 | 9% | 94,235 |
| 2006 Maxima | 35 | 6% | 85,500 |
| 2005 Maxima | 33 | 3% | 101,000 |
| 2004 Maxima | 38 | 3% | 83,016 |
| 2003 Maxima | 8 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Maxima | 23 | 11% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Maxima | 11 | 6% | 82,732 |
| 2000 Maxima | 12 | 3% | 91,500 |
| 1999 Maxima | 5 | 3% | 95,804 |
| 1998 Maxima | 5 | 4% | 98,000 |
| 1997 Maxima | 3 | 3% | 85,892 |
| 1996 Maxima | 5 | 5% | 75,984 |
| 1995 Maxima | 4 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 2002
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. If the driver applies overly excessive force to the accelerator pedal while at the same time pushing it to the right, the pedal can "over travel" due to the design of the pedal stopper.
Risk: This will cause the engine malfunction indicator lamp to come on and the engine speed to be severely limited. If this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal stopper. Owner notification began march 11, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 800-662-6200.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park and turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into park, the STOP button failed to respond, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashed into a tree in the median strip, knocked…
While driving on I-75 in Atlanta about a month ago, my 2017 Nissan Maxima suddenly stopped accelerating. The engine was revving, but the car wouldnât respond when I pressed the gas. It was unexpected and dangerous in fast-moving highway traffic. The same issue happened again on July 22, 2024…
The power on the dashboard goes out and I have no way of knowing my speed, the milage, or any other information on how the vehicle is operating. The radio and other dashboard instruments are off the screens are black and I can't receive any information on how the vehicle is operating. Our safety is…
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Maximas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 15 of 237 complaints.
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