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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Maxima? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 36 owner complaints on file · 1 park-outside

One recall here is unusual: a brake pump leak that can cause a fire, and it carries a park-outside warning, meaning affected cars should be kept away from structures until repaired. A backup camera recall is the routine second item. Owner complaints are modest at 36 unverified reports, with one crash, one fire, and one injury; service brakes ties for the largest complaint area at eight reports, which lines up with the recall subject.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Get written proof the brake pump fire recall was completed before parking the car in a garage.
3. Look under the hood for brake fluid leaks or staining around the brake pump.
4. Confirm the backup camera recall was done and the image appears every time you shift to reverse.
5. 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

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.

Other model years

• All Maxima recalls