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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Maxima? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2018 Nissan Maxima has 2 recalls in this group. The brake fluid leak recall stands out because it identifies a fire risk and carries a park-outside instruction. The other recall concerns a backup camera image that can stay off. Its 36 unverified owner complaints include 8 service brake reports, 8 categorized as unknown or other, 6 forward collision avoidance reports, and 5 electrical system reports. The complaint record lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify brake fluid leak recall completion and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Confirm camera recall completion and check the reverse image.
- Ask about brake fluid loss and unexpected collision warnings or braking.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Nissan Maxima
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan and Infiniti vehicles: brake fluid leak may cause fire · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Nissan and Infiniti backup camera image can stay off | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
36 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 6 | None found |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Stability Control | 2 | None found |