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Nov 25, 2015 Engine 100,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE M...

Nov 25, 2015 Steering 100,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE M...

Nov 25, 2015 Engine 100,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE M...

Nov 25, 2015 Steering 100,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE M...

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System Fire 198,000 mi

CAR FIRE. MY SON'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT DUE TO A PART NISSAN KNEW WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1997-1999 NISSAN MAXIMAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THEIR ALTERNATORS THAT CAUSED THEM TO CATCH FIRE. DETAILS ABOUT THE RECALL ARE BELOW. MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1996 MAXIMA WHEN TH...

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System Fire 198,000 mi

CAR FIRE. MY SON'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT DUE TO A PART NISSAN KNEW WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1997-1999 NISSAN MAXIMAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THEIR ALTERNATORS THAT CAUSED THEM TO CATCH FIRE. DETAILS ABOUT THE RECALL ARE BELOW. MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1996 MAXIMA WHEN TH...

Oct 3, 2009 Electrical System Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Fuel System, Other Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Equipment Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Electrical System Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Fuel System, Other Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Oct 3, 2009 Equipment Fire 206,576 mi

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A...

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH JUST STARTED FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY THEN I JUST SEE THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HOWEVER MY CAR IS 1996. I AM A NERVOUS WRECK TRYING TO DRIVE. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH JUST STARTED FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY THEN I JUST SEE THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HOWEVER MY CAR IS 1996. I AM A NERVOUS WRECK TRYING TO DRIVE. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND PAID $125 FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING REPAIRED. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, THE MAN...

Nov 10, 2008 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND PAID $125 FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING REPAIRED. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, THE MAN...

Nov 10, 2008 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND PAID $125 FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING REPAIRED. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, THE MAN...

Nov 10, 2008 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND PAID $125 FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING REPAIRED. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, THE MAN...

Aug 31, 2008 Tires 185,600 mi

OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED IN MAY 2008, 3 HAVE FAILED. ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RADIAL TIRE PULL. A SECOND WAS REPLACED DUE TO A BLISTER THAT DEVELOPED ON THE SIDEWALL. A THIRD WAS REPLACED DUE TO A FLAT SPOT THAT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TREAD, WHICH WAS FOUND WHEN THE TIRE COULD NOT BE BALANCED. AL...

Aug 31, 2008 Tires 185,600 mi

OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED IN MAY 2008, 3 HAVE FAILED. ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RADIAL TIRE PULL. A SECOND WAS REPLACED DUE TO A BLISTER THAT DEVELOPED ON THE SIDEWALL. A THIRD WAS REPLACED DUE TO A FLAT SPOT THAT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TREAD, WHICH WAS FOUND WHEN THE TIRE COULD NOT BE BALANCED. AL...

Mar 26, 2008 Steering

I FACED A RARE (I DON'T KNOW I AM THINKING IT AS RARE) PROBLEM WITH NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE MODE MY FRIEND, SITTING IN THE OTHER SEAT, ACCIDENTALLY CHANGED THE GEAR TO REVERSE MODE THEN THE STRANGE THING HAPPENED, THE CAR STEERING GOT LOCKED AND THE CAR GOT DECEL...

Mar 26, 2008 Steering

I FACED A RARE (I DON'T KNOW I AM THINKING IT AS RARE) PROBLEM WITH NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE MODE MY FRIEND, SITTING IN THE OTHER SEAT, ACCIDENTALLY CHANGED THE GEAR TO REVERSE MODE THEN THE STRANGE THING HAPPENED, THE CAR STEERING GOT LOCKED AND THE CAR GOT DECEL...

Aug 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT MUST MAKE 5 OR 6 ATTEMPTS IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, HE MUST DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURS EACH TIME HE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT HAS BEEN PAR...

Aug 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT MUST MAKE 5 OR 6 ATTEMPTS IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, HE MUST DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURS EACH TIME HE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT HAS BEEN PAR...

Aug 6, 2007 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

Aug 6, 2007 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

Aug 6, 2007 Equipment 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

Aug 6, 2007 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

Aug 6, 2007 Steering 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

Aug 6, 2007 Equipment 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9...

May 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 75,984 mi

1. I WAS PARKING NEAR DOWNTOWN SEATTLE AT A CURB PARKING SPOT. WHILE ALIGNING MY CAR TO THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM IDLE SPEED TO FULL THROTTLE. BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD AND SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE POSITION, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CARD F...

May 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 75,984 mi

1. I WAS PARKING NEAR DOWNTOWN SEATTLE AT A CURB PARKING SPOT. WHILE ALIGNING MY CAR TO THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM IDLE SPEED TO FULL THROTTLE. BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD AND SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE POSITION, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CARD F...

Jun 1, 2006 Structure 95,000 mi

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT RUSTED OUT AND CAN CAUSE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO DROP OUT. *NM

Jun 1, 2006 Structure 95,000 mi

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT RUSTED OUT AND CAN CAUSE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO DROP OUT. *NM

Jan 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER 55-60 TRIPS TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IN ADDITION TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE MADE A PINGING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. ON ONE OCCASION,THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE COILS. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SUGGESTED REPLAC...

Jan 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER 55-60 TRIPS TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IN ADDITION TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE MADE A PINGING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. ON ONE OCCASION,THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE COILS. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SUGGESTED REPLAC...

Oct 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Steering

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Oct 2, 2004 Steering

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ...

Feb 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS HOOD LATCH SNAPPED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURES TO THE CONSUMER WHILE MAKING REPAIRS UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS HOOD LATCH SNAPPED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURES TO THE CONSUMER WHILE MAKING REPAIRS UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 48,000 mi

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA, LOW MILEAGE (50,000) FAILED NC STATE INSPECTION DUE TO FAILURE OF BOTH CV JOINT BOOTS. IF THE BOOTS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE AXLES WILL FAIL - CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR SUDDEN LOCKUP ON 1 OR BOTH FRONT WHEELS.

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 48,000 mi

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA, LOW MILEAGE (50,000) FAILED NC STATE INSPECTION DUE TO FAILURE OF BOTH CV JOINT BOOTS. IF THE BOOTS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE AXLES WILL FAIL - CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR SUDDEN LOCKUP ON 1 OR BOTH FRONT WHEELS.

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED THE VEHICLE AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AFFECTS FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED 60% LOSS OF HEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED THE VEHICLE AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AFFECTS FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED 60% LOSS OF HEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS WERE LOOSE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $2300.00 TO REPAIR. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS WERE LOOSE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $2300.00 TO REPAIR. *NLM

Mar 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WATER PUMP LEAKS RADIATOR COOLANT. THIS HAS LED TO ENGINE-OVERHEATING AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE FAILURE (A SAFETY ISSUE). ON CHECKING WITH DEALER, THE ESTIMATED REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP MAY COST AROUND $750. THIS IS AN UNUSUALLY HIGH COST FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. WITH THE CAR BEING ...

Mar 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WATER PUMP LEAKS RADIATOR COOLANT. THIS HAS LED TO ENGINE-OVERHEATING AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE FAILURE (A SAFETY ISSUE). ON CHECKING WITH DEALER, THE ESTIMATED REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP MAY COST AROUND $750. THIS IS AN UNUSUALLY HIGH COST FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. WITH THE CAR BEING ...

Jan 24, 2003 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO SOON AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IS ON. IF OVERDRIVES IS OFF THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS. I HAVE CHANGED THE FLUID BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED.

Jan 24, 2003 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO SOON AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IS ON. IF OVERDRIVES IS OFF THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS. I HAVE CHANGED THE FLUID BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED.

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WONT START. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WONT START. NLM

Aug 9, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2 MICHELIN ROADHANDLER T PLUS, P205 65R15, 92T MS DOT B9PA F7PE 078 TIRES WHICH SHOW SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE TIRE BODY, THE TREAD SEPARATION BECAME OBVIOUS AFTER A RECENT VACATION TRIP INVOLVING LENGTHY DRIVES AT HIGH INTERSTATE SPEEDS WHEN OUTDOOR...

Aug 9, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2 MICHELIN ROADHANDLER T PLUS, P205 65R15, 92T MS DOT B9PA F7PE 078 TIRES WHICH SHOW SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE TIRE BODY, THE TREAD SEPARATION BECAME OBVIOUS AFTER A RECENT VACATION TRIP INVOLVING LENGTHY DRIVES AT HIGH INTERSTATE SPEEDS WHEN OUTDOOR...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THE NISSAN USED PLASTIC SPROCKETS IN THE TIMING CHAIN AND THEY ARE FAILING. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS SINCE CHANGED THE PRODUCTION FROM USING PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC SPROCKETS BREAK WHICH CAN THEN CAUSE MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TO HAV...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THE NISSAN USED PLASTIC SPROCKETS IN THE TIMING CHAIN AND THEY ARE FAILING. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS SINCE CHANGED THE PRODUCTION FROM USING PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC SPROCKETS BREAK WHICH CAN THEN CAUSE MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TO HAV...

Dec 21, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

THIS CAR WAS PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY ON THE SIDE OF A HOME. THE CAR WAS FACING THE STREET AND THE DRIVEWAY HAD A SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE STREET. THE CAR HAS A FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PULLED UP AND THE GEAR IN 2ND. ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR W...

Dec 21, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

THIS CAR WAS PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY ON THE SIDE OF A HOME. THE CAR WAS FACING THE STREET AND THE DRIVEWAY HAD A SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE STREET. THE CAR HAS A FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PULLED UP AND THE GEAR IN 2ND. ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR W...

Dec 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY A SUV TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH, AND FORCED INTO A VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY A SUV TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH, AND FORCED INTO A VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL...

Feb 20, 2001 Seats

WELDS ON THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION TO THE POWER SEAT ACTUATING RODS HAVE BROKEN. THE SEAT CUSHION IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, AND COULD BE UNSAFE. THE ONLY REMEDY OFFERED BY THE DEALER WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT FRAME ($775).

Feb 20, 2001 Seats

WELDS ON THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION TO THE POWER SEAT ACTUATING RODS HAVE BROKEN. THE SEAT CUSHION IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, AND COULD BE UNSAFE. THE ONLY REMEDY OFFERED BY THE DEALER WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT FRAME ($775).

Jan 12, 2001 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE IT. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD NISSAN COMPANY ADVISED DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ALSO ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WATER WAS LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, ENOUGH TO SOAK CARPE...

Jan 12, 2001 Visibility

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE IT. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD NISSAN COMPANY ADVISED DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ALSO ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WATER WAS LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, ENOUGH TO SOAK CARPE...

Jan 12, 2001 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE IT. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD NISSAN COMPANY ADVISED DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ALSO ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WATER WAS LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, ENOUGH TO SOAK CARPE...

Jan 12, 2001 Visibility

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE IT. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD NISSAN COMPANY ADVISED DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ALSO ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WATER WAS LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, ENOUGH TO SOAK CARPE...

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Dec 14, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES (NO MAKE OR SIZE) DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, ONE OF THE PLACES THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. *SLC

Dec 14, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES (NO MAKE OR SIZE) DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, ONE OF THE PLACES THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. *SLC

Oct 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT & WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. REAR BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN THE BACK SEAT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY & THE SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL & DENTAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAD AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT VEHICLE & FOUND SEATBELT & AIRBAG IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT & WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. REAR BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN THE BACK SEAT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY & THE SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL & DENTAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAD AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT VEHICLE & FOUND SEATBELT & AIRBAG IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT & WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. REAR BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN THE BACK SEAT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY & THE SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL & DENTAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAD AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT VEHICLE & FOUND SEATBELT & AIRBAG IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT & WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. REAR BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN THE BACK SEAT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY & THE SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL & DENTAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAD AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT VEHICLE & FOUND SEATBELT & AIRBAG IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I NEED DIRECTIONS ON WHERE TO GO WITH MY PROBLEM. I BOUGHT A CAR FROM MY BROTHER LAST YEAR. I FOUND OUT THE CARS WERE SWITCHED AT THE DEALER AND NOW THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO COOPERATE.

Oct 18, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I NEED DIRECTIONS ON WHERE TO GO WITH MY PROBLEM. I BOUGHT A CAR FROM MY BROTHER LAST YEAR. I FOUND OUT THE CARS WERE SWITCHED AT THE DEALER AND NOW THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO COOPERATE.

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE GONE OUT OF ROUND AND HAVE A NOTICEABLE SIDE TO SIDE MOTION AT SLOW SPEEDS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215R15 )

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE GONE OUT OF ROUND AND HAVE A NOTICEABLE SIDE TO SIDE MOTION AT SLOW SPEEDS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215R15 )

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED 4 OF THESE TIRES IN NOV 1998 AND THE 1ST TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION IN NOV 1999(IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT)THE 2ND TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION IN MAR 2000(DRIVER SIDE REAR)----THE 1ST TIRE LEFT DAMAGE ON THE INNER WHEEL WELL OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT---APPROXIMATE DAMAGE $300( DOT NUMBER: ...

Aug 15, 2000 Tires

I PURCHASED 4 OF THESE TIRES IN NOV 1998 AND THE 1ST TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION IN NOV 1999(IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT)THE 2ND TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION IN MAR 2000(DRIVER SIDE REAR)----THE 1ST TIRE LEFT DAMAGE ON THE INNER WHEEL WELL OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT---APPROXIMATE DAMAGE $300( DOT NUMBER: ...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS CONTROL PARTS FAILURE - MIL LIGHT ON-KNOWN PROBLEM/VOLUNTARY RECALL BUT NOT COVERED FOR CA VEHICLES SO COST IS OVER $500.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS CONTROL PARTS FAILURE - MIL LIGHT ON-KNOWN PROBLEM/VOLUNTARY RECALL BUT NOT COVERED FOR CA VEHICLES SO COST IS OVER $500.*AK

Jun 16, 2000 Power Train

THERE IS A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE IS SLOW AND SLUGGISH. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THERE IS A MICO COMPUTER CHIP THAT CONTROLS THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Power Train

THERE IS A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE IS SLOW AND SLUGGISH. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THERE IS A MICO COMPUTER CHIP THAT CONTROLS THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COULD LEAVE VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING USED FOR A COUPLE DAYS. THEN WHEN TRYING TO START ENGINE, IT WILL NOT START AND MAKES NOISE. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COULD LEAVE VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING USED FOR A COUPLE DAYS. THEN WHEN TRYING TO START ENGINE, IT WILL NOT START AND MAKES NOISE. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF PURCHASE, THE PAINT BEGAN TO WEAR THIN ON THE SIDE MOULDINGS ON THE DOORS. MY CAR IS BURGUNDY AND I NOTICED THAT QUITE A FEW OTHER CARS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED NISSAN'S CONSUMER HOTLINE AFTER GETTING NO ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT TWO INTERESTING THINGS. ...

Apr 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF PURCHASE, THE PAINT BEGAN TO WEAR THIN ON THE SIDE MOULDINGS ON THE DOORS. MY CAR IS BURGUNDY AND I NOTICED THAT QUITE A FEW OTHER CARS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED NISSAN'S CONSUMER HOTLINE AFTER GETTING NO ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT TWO INTERESTING THINGS. ...

Feb 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING FRONTAL COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVERS NECK AND SHOULDER. NLM

Feb 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING FRONTAL COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVERS NECK AND SHOULDER. NLM

Dec 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GIVE A LOUD SQUEEKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. HAVE BEEN FIXED 4 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM PRESISTS. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GIVE A LOUD SQUEEKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. HAVE BEEN FIXED 4 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM PRESISTS. *AK

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM.IT CONTINUALLY TURNS ON, AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WHEN LIGHT IS ON.THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE VEHICLE MPG AND ACCELERATION.

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM.IT CONTINUALLY TURNS ON, AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WHEN LIGHT IS ON.THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE VEHICLE MPG AND ACCELERATION.

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM.IT CONTINUALLY TURNS ON, AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WHEN LIGHT IS ON.THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE VEHICLE MPG AND ACCELERATION.

Nov 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM.IT CONTINUALLY TURNS ON, AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WHEN LIGHT IS ON.THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE VEHICLE MPG AND ACCELERATION.

Sep 20, 1999 Suspension

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Suspension

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Suspension

AT 46,000 MILES THE FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 46,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Jul 28, 1999 Suspension

AT 46,000 MILES THE FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 46,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Jul 23, 1999 Electrical System

WATER LEAKED INTO EMISSION CONTROLCANISTER CAUSING ECU TO BURN OUT ,ENGINE CAME ON.ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER LEAKED INTO EMISSION CONTROLCANISTER CAUSING ECU TO BURN OUT ,ENGINE CAME ON.ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 1999 Electrical System

WATER LEAKED INTO EMISSION CONTROLCANISTER CAUSING ECU TO BURN OUT ,ENGINE CAME ON.ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER LEAKED INTO EMISSION CONTROLCANISTER CAUSING ECU TO BURN OUT ,ENGINE CAME ON.ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE GEAR STICKS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE GEAR STICKS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE GEAR STICKS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE GEAR STICKS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER VEHICLE COMES TO A SLOW DOWN OR STOP, VEHICLE WOULD STALL AS CONSUMER PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT FIND...

Feb 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER VEHICLE COMES TO A SLOW DOWN OR STOP, VEHICLE WOULD STALL AS CONSUMER PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT FIND...

Feb 10, 1999 Power Train

INTERLOCK CABLE BETWEEN IGNITION SWITCH AND SHIFTER BROKE MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE KEY TO BE TAKE OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.

Feb 10, 1999 Power Train

INTERLOCK CABLE BETWEEN IGNITION SWITCH AND SHIFTER BROKE MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE KEY TO BE TAKE OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.

Dec 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX. 5MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. CONSUMER HIT BRAKES AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT, RESULTING IN CRASHING INTO GAURDRAIL. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX. 5MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. CONSUMER HIT BRAKES AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT, RESULTING IN CRASHING INTO GAURDRAIL. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT DEPLOY. DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Air Bags Crash

HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT DEPLOY. DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Structure

PAINT IS THIN AND IS PEELING.

Jul 17, 1998 Structure

PAINT IS THIN AND IS PEELING.

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED A FIRE IN THE TRUNK.

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED A FIRE IN THE TRUNK.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO GO OUT OF PARK. GEAR STICKS, AND THE DRIVER HAS TO REALLY STRUGGLE TO GET THE GEAR OUT OF THIS POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE THIRD TIME THE DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE BUSHING LOC...

May 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO GO OUT OF PARK. GEAR STICKS, AND THE DRIVER HAS TO REALLY STRUGGLE TO GET THE GEAR OUT OF THIS POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE THIRD TIME THE DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE BUSHING LOC...

Apr 1, 1998 Seats

THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. OWNER IS INTERESTED IN A SAFETY SEAT THAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.

Apr 1, 1998 Seats

THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. OWNER IS INTERESTED IN A SAFETY SEAT THAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.

Mar 23, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE, AND IT COMES OUT OF ITS RAILS. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE, AND IT COMES OUT OF ITS RAILS. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS DELAYED WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS DELAYED WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. NLM

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. NLM

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

TIRES LEAKED CAUSING FAILURE.(MICHELIN MXV4- TIRE SIZE 205/65 R15- TIRE ID # DOTB9PAANKX505)

Oct 27, 1997 Suspension

AXLE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

TIRES LEAKED CAUSING FAILURE.(MICHELIN MXV4- TIRE SIZE 205/65 R15- TIRE ID # DOTB9PAANKX505)

Oct 27, 1997 Suspension

AXLE FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Sep 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT.

Sep 8, 1997 Unknown Or Other

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT FAILED.

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO STALLING UPON SHIFTING INTO SECOND AND THIRD GEARS.

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

NEW TRANSMISSION RELEASED FLUIDS AND SMOKED, REPLACED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO STALLING UPON SHIFTING INTO SECOND AND THIRD GEARS.

Aug 8, 1997 Power Train

NEW TRANSMISSION RELEASED FLUIDS AND SMOKED, REPLACED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

May 12, 1997 Structure Crash

THERE IS A BLIND SPOT THAT BLOCKS OUT VISION FOR SHORT DRIVERS. OWNER CAN'T SEE ONCOMING VEHICLES FROM LEFT AT INTERSECTIONS. LARGE BLIND SPOT CREATED BY LEFT OUTSIDE MIRROR AND BAR BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND LEFT FRONT WINDOW. *AK

May 12, 1997 Air Bags

UNSPECIFIED: CONSUMER WANTS AIR BAGS DEACTIVATED DUE TO THE RISK OF INJURY TO SHORT PEOPLE.

May 12, 1997 Structure Crash

THERE IS A BLIND SPOT THAT BLOCKS OUT VISION FOR SHORT DRIVERS. OWNER CAN'T SEE ONCOMING VEHICLES FROM LEFT AT INTERSECTIONS. LARGE BLIND SPOT CREATED BY LEFT OUTSIDE MIRROR AND BAR BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND LEFT FRONT WINDOW. *AK

May 12, 1997 Air Bags

UNSPECIFIED: CONSUMER WANTS AIR BAGS DEACTIVATED DUE TO THE RISK OF INJURY TO SHORT PEOPLE.

Apr 28, 1997 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS EXPRIENCED HEADLIGHT EXPLOSIONS OF BOTH HEADLAMPS.. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED MARCH 28 IN THE MOUNTAINS, AND SECOND TIME ON APRIL 28, 1997. THE BULBS ARE THE HALOGEN BULBS WHICH ARE THE LONG LIFE 9004 MODEL BULBS. THESE BULBS ARE EXPLODING INTO THOUSANDS OF PIECES. *AK.

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

PROBLEM WITH SUN/MOON ROOF.

Apr 28, 1997 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS EXPRIENCED HEADLIGHT EXPLOSIONS OF BOTH HEADLAMPS.. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED MARCH 28 IN THE MOUNTAINS, AND SECOND TIME ON APRIL 28, 1997. THE BULBS ARE THE HALOGEN BULBS WHICH ARE THE LONG LIFE 9004 MODEL BULBS. THESE BULBS ARE EXPLODING INTO THOUSANDS OF PIECES. *AK.

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

PROBLEM WITH SUN/MOON ROOF.

Apr 17, 1997 Equipment

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 1997 Equipment

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING NOISE .

Apr 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SOLENOID VALVE FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING NOISE .

Apr 16, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SOLENOID VALVE FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

AIR IN CLUTCH LINES.

Apr 10, 1997 Tires

REAR RIGHT BRIDGESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. (SIZE P20565R15)

Apr 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR VALVE DEFECTIVE.

Apr 10, 1997 Power Train

AIR IN CLUTCH LINES.

Apr 10, 1997 Tires

REAR RIGHT BRIDGESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. (SIZE P20565R15)

Apr 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR VALVE DEFECTIVE.

Mar 24, 1997 Suspension

REAR END HOPS WHEN DRIVEN OVER BUMPS.

Mar 24, 1997 Suspension

REAR END HOPS WHEN DRIVEN OVER BUMPS.

Mar 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MANUAL SEAT, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MANUAL SEAT, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. *AK

Feb 23, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED, COULDN'T BE OPENED WITH REMOTE OR INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SWITCH.

Feb 23, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED, COULDN'T BE OPENED WITH REMOTE OR INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SWITCH.

Feb 21, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 21, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 14, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

Feb 14, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL NOISE.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL NOISE.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

REAR SHOCKS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED.

Jan 27, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Jan 27, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER, INCLUDING BRAKES/STEERING, COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, ACCORDING TO DEALER, CAUSED BY COMPUTER UNIT FAILURE. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER, INCLUDING BRAKES/STEERING, COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, ACCORDING TO DEALER, CAUSED BY COMPUTER UNIT FAILURE. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP OR PRESSING THE PEDAL REAL HARD, BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP OR PRESSING THE PEDAL REAL HARD, BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

COMMENTS ON REFORMULATED GASOLINE CAUSING LEAKS IN FUEL SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRES. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

COMMENTS ON REFORMULATED GASOLINE CAUSING LEAKS IN FUEL SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRES. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE.

Oct 15, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE.

Sep 4, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CONSTANTLY. 8AK

Sep 4, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CONSTANTLY. 8AK

May 27, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGES ON IT OWN/DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT LOW DEMAND. *AK

May 27, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SURGES ON IT OWN/DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT LOW DEMAND. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Visibility

VENT CONTROL VALVE FAILED.

Feb 12, 1996 Visibility

VENT CONTROL VALVE FAILED.

Feb 9, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*SD

Feb 9, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*SD

Feb 9, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*SD

Feb 9, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*SD