ClaimRight · Warranty Denial Guides

Nissan Maxima warranty claim denied?

700 manufacturer communications on file 4 warranty extensions / campaigns 1980–2023 model years covered

If your Nissan Maxima's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone—and the denial may not be the end of the story. Nissan has filed 700 manufacturer communications with NHTSA covering the Maxima across model years 1980–2023, including 4 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns addressing issues like the rear lower suspension link, OBD II EVAP tube components, and the electronic steering column lock unit. These filings show that Nissan has, at times, acknowledged manufacturing or design issues and extended coverage after initial customer denials. A denial from a dealer doesn't automatically mean the underlying problem isn't a known, documented issue—it may simply mean the claim wasn't supported with the right paperwork, technical bulletins, or communication records. Owners who follow up with proper documentation sometimes find their claims re-evaluated. ClaimRight reviews your repair history, vehicle details, and the manufacturer's own published bulletins to lay out what options may realistically be available to you. The assessment is free, and our fee structure is success-only, meaning there's no cost unless we help you pursue a resolution. Understanding what Nissan has publicly disclosed about your model is a reasonable first step before deciding how to respond to a denial.

Free 2-minute assessment — is your denial worth fighting? →

What Nissan has documented for the Maxima

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2021-05-26 · Altima Maxima Lo Warranty extension
Rear Lower Suspension Link Warranty Extension Dealer Notification In October 2019, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign (P9324) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles registe...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-11-28 · Revision 1-NEVAP Warranty extension
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and deale...
Official NHTSA document →
2013-03-15 · MAILQ Warranty extension
Nissan has decided in the interest of customer satisfaction, to extend the warranty for the Electronic Steering Column Lock unit on all 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles.
Official NHTSA document →
1998-09-01 · NTB98072 Warranty extension
INFORMATION ON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ( MIL ) WARRANTY EXTENSION. *YC
Official NHTSA document →
· NTB93042A
MAXIMA GXE REAR DRUM SQUEAL. *TW
2024-10-04 · NTB20-066C
LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used.  For all other models/...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPAN...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · NTB22-027B
DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin....
Official NHTSA document →
2024-07-22 · NTB23-031A
DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2022 Armada (Y62) 2022-2023 Frontier (D41) 2023 Kicks (P15) 2021-2023 Maxima (A36) 2022-2023 Path...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-06-07 · NTB12-103I
CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bul...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-05-21 · NTB17-127C
INTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bu...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-05-11 · NTB21-106B
DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-04-18 · NTB17-039R
DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-04-13 · NTB19-042E
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-02-22 · NTB23-018G
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIAL...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-02-06 · NTB23-004A
MISSING OR CORRUPTED MAP DATA This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-01-24 · NTB23-018F
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIAL...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-01-22 · NTB15-049AA
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →
2023-12-15 · NTB17-039Q
CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Official NHTSA document →

Common questions

Why was my Nissan Maxima's warranty claim denied?
Dealers deny warranty claims for many reasons, including paperwork gaps, disputes over whether a part failure is covered, or disagreement about the cause of damage. A denial reflects the dealer's or manufacturer's initial determination, not necessarily a final answer. Reviewing your repair records alongside any related manufacturer bulletins can help clarify whether the issue matches a documented, known concern for your model.
What are NHTSA warranty extensions and service campaigns?
These are formal communications manufacturers file with NHTSA when they extend coverage beyond the standard warranty for a specific component or issue, often after identifying a recurring problem. For the Maxima, 4 of 700 filed communications are warranty extensions or service campaigns, covering parts like the rear suspension link, EVAP tube, and steering column lock. They don't cover every vehicle issue, but can be relevant documentation.
Can a denied warranty claim be reconsidered or appealed?
Many denials can be revisited when owners provide additional documentation, such as repair history, manufacturer bulletins, or evidence the issue matches a previously acknowledged defect. There's no guarantee of a particular outcome, but a documented, organized request is often reviewed differently than an initial informal denial. A free assessment can help identify what documentation might strengthen your position.
Check your denial free — no fee unless we get you savings →
ClaimRight is a consumer advocacy and document-preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and make no promises about the outcome of any individual claim. Bulletin data is sourced from public NHTSA filings and refreshed weekly. All vehicle guides