What structure and body problems do 2017 Nissan Maxima owners report?

Owners most often report exterior trim and molding pieces (pillar trim, quarter panel molding, rear fender molding) detaching or coming loose, sometimes at highway speed. Sunroof sealing noise and roof cracking were also reported.

How common are Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Maxima?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Maxima, which is 17% of its 103 total complaints, the highest share among the model years listed.

At what mileage do these structure and body issues occur?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Maxima is 41,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Maxima's body or trim issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Maxima.

Have these body issues caused crashes or injuries?

Across all complaint areas for the 2017 Maxima, NHTSA data lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries, though these are not all attributed specifically to Structure & Body complaints.

2017 Nissan Maxima Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 18 of 103 total complaints (17%) for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure is 41,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 17% of 103
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 41,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Pillar and quarter panel molding trim pieces detach or come loose while driving at highway speed, sometimes flying off entirely.
Rear fender molding clips fail, allowing the trim piece to loosen or fall off near the rear windshield and doors.
Sunroof produces a whistling noise and appears improperly sealed, raising concern about future leaks.
Roof surface develops lines and cracks that expose the internal metal frame underneath.
Rear passenger door does not close tightly, raising concern it could open while driving.
Rear passenger pillar trim pieces break off due to flimsy plastic clips.

When 2017 Nissan Maxima body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2018, latest Oct 8, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2021 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (7%)
201112 (11%)
201212 (11%)
20132 (3%)
20145 (5%)
20150 (0%)
201611 (8%)
201718 (17%)
20183 (8%)
20192 (11%)
20206 (27%)
20211 (33%)
20221 (20%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What structure and body problems do 2017 Nissan Maxima owners report?: Owners most often report exterior trim and molding pieces (pillar trim, quarter panel molding, rear fender molding) detaching or coming loose, sometimes at highway speed. Sunroof sealing noise and roof cracking were also reported.
How common are Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Maxima?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Maxima, which is 17% of its 103 total complaints, the highest share among the model years listed.
At what mileage do these structure and body issues occur?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Maxima is 41,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Maxima's body or trim issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Maxima.
Have these body issues caused crashes or injuries?: Across all complaint areas for the 2017 Maxima, NHTSA data lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries, though these are not all attributed specifically to Structure & Body complaints.