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22E066000 Aug 9, 2022 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain pass...

20V008000 Jan 9, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 ...

15V287000 May 15, 2015 AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 ve...

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Oct 16, 2022 Steering

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Oct 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Oct 16, 2022 Suspension

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Oct 16, 2022 Steering

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Oct 16, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Oct 16, 2022 Suspension

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside vehicl...

Jul 2, 2021 Air Bags

2001 Nissan Maxima. Consumer writes in regards to Airbag Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED MILEAGE IS INCORRECT ON THE DEALER'S DOCUMENTATION.

Jul 2, 2021 Air Bags

2001 Nissan Maxima. Consumer writes in regards to Airbag Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED MILEAGE IS INCORRECT ON THE DEALER'S DOCUMENTATION.

Aug 25, 2019 Air Bags 250,000 mi

TAKADA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND IT WON'T STOP BLINKING I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS

Aug 25, 2019 Air Bags 250,000 mi

TAKADA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND IT WON'T STOP BLINKING I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS

Jul 18, 2019 Air Bags 15 mi

FEW DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG RED SYMBOL START BLINKING. THEN, I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY TO RE-START THE ENGINE BUT DOESN'T START ENGINE ANYMORE. CAR IS UNUSABLE. THANKS TO GOD! ITS JUST HAPPENED CLOSE TO MY HOUSE. CAR WAS LEFT AT THE FRONT OF MY HOME.

Jul 18, 2019 Air Bags 15 mi

FEW DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG RED SYMBOL START BLINKING. THEN, I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY TO RE-START THE ENGINE BUT DOESN'T START ENGINE ANYMORE. CAR IS UNUSABLE. THANKS TO GOD! ITS JUST HAPPENED CLOSE TO MY HOUSE. CAR WAS LEFT AT THE FRONT OF MY HOME.

Feb 4, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

BLINKING AIRBAG LIGHT. BLINKS ALL THE TIME. BEEN DOING THIS FOR 5 MONTHS.

Feb 4, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

BLINKING AIRBAG LIGHT. BLINKS ALL THE TIME. BEEN DOING THIS FOR 5 MONTHS.

Dec 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS

Dec 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS

Dec 11, 2017 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITH THE SUN ROOF OPENED, THE GLASS DETACHED AS THE SUN ROOF WAS BEING CLOSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 11, 2017 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITH THE SUN ROOF OPENED, THE GLASS DETACHED AS THE SUN ROOF WAS BEING CLOSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 11, 2017 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITH THE SUN ROOF OPENED, THE GLASS DETACHED AS THE SUN ROOF WAS BEING CLOSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 11, 2017 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITH THE SUN ROOF OPENED, THE GLASS DETACHED AS THE SUN ROOF WAS BEING CLOSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 7, 2017 Air Bags 128,478 mi

TAKATA RECALL HI, THE REASON WHY I'M WRITING IS I HAD A RECALL QUITE SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A YEAR MAYBE AND IT WAS DONE BUT A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT STILL FLASHING AND I DO KNOW THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE ON LIKE THIS SO I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS, IF SO C...

Dec 7, 2017 Air Bags 128,478 mi

TAKATA RECALL HI, THE REASON WHY I'M WRITING IS I HAD A RECALL QUITE SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A YEAR MAYBE AND IT WAS DONE BUT A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT STILL FLASHING AND I DO KNOW THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE ON LIKE THIS SO I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS, IF SO C...

Nov 6, 2017 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS CONTUIOUSLY BLINKING

Nov 6, 2017 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS CONTUIOUSLY BLINKING

Oct 27, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED OFF AND ON. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO A...

Oct 27, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED OFF AND ON. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO A...

Oct 25, 2017 Structure 12,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR AND SURROUNDING LOWER STRUCTURE STARTED RUSTING AWAY AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS FROM NEW. THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS NOW ALMOST ENTIRELY GONE. THE DEALER QUOTED $5400 TO REPAIR. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT IF/WHEN THE CORE SUPPORT LET GO, THE ENGINE COULD FALL C...

Oct 25, 2017 Engine 12,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR AND SURROUNDING LOWER STRUCTURE STARTED RUSTING AWAY AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS FROM NEW. THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS NOW ALMOST ENTIRELY GONE. THE DEALER QUOTED $5400 TO REPAIR. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT IF/WHEN THE CORE SUPPORT LET GO, THE ENGINE COULD FALL C...

Oct 25, 2017 Structure 12,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR AND SURROUNDING LOWER STRUCTURE STARTED RUSTING AWAY AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS FROM NEW. THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS NOW ALMOST ENTIRELY GONE. THE DEALER QUOTED $5400 TO REPAIR. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT IF/WHEN THE CORE SUPPORT LET GO, THE ENGINE COULD FALL C...

Oct 25, 2017 Engine 12,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR AND SURROUNDING LOWER STRUCTURE STARTED RUSTING AWAY AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS FROM NEW. THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS NOW ALMOST ENTIRELY GONE. THE DEALER QUOTED $5400 TO REPAIR. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT IF/WHEN THE CORE SUPPORT LET GO, THE ENGINE COULD FALL C...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V287000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTUR...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V287000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTUR...

Jul 3, 2016 Structure Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Jul 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Jul 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Jul 3, 2016 Structure Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Jul 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Jul 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 239,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON SOUTH BOWENS MILL RD. IN DOUGLAS GA WHEN A VEHICLE THAT HAVE ON THEIR TURN SIGNAL INVOLVED ME HITTING THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE. THERE WASN'T MUCH DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE BUT MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY. THE AIRBAG SHOULD'VE CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T. IN 2015, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM N...

Feb 5, 2016 Structure 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Engine 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Suspension 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags

I SEE ON YOUR WEBSITE MY MODEL YEAR 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAGS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TRANSVERSE LINK PINS. I DON'T EVER REMEMBER SEEING A RECALL FOR THAT EITHER

Feb 5, 2016 Suspension

I SEE ON YOUR WEBSITE MY MODEL YEAR 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAGS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TRANSVERSE LINK PINS. I DON'T EVER REMEMBER SEEING A RECALL FOR THAT EITHER

Feb 5, 2016 Structure 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Engine 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Suspension 177,000 mi

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO BRAKE FREE FROM THE BEAM. NOW THE ENTIRE LOWER SUPPORT BEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST OF LABOR AND PARTS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ALL THE CAR WEBSITES AND THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO CHA...

Feb 5, 2016 Air Bags

I SEE ON YOUR WEBSITE MY MODEL YEAR 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAGS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TRANSVERSE LINK PINS. I DON'T EVER REMEMBER SEEING A RECALL FOR THAT EITHER

Feb 5, 2016 Suspension

I SEE ON YOUR WEBSITE MY MODEL YEAR 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAGS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TRANSVERSE LINK PINS. I DON'T EVER REMEMBER SEEING A RECALL FOR THAT EITHER

Dec 23, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Dec 23, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD

Jul 29, 2015 Air Bags 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Jul 29, 2015 Air Bags 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

May 30, 2015 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS RECALLED AND THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS BLINKING. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER WHO SAID IT WOULD COST ME $495.00 TO REPAIR, WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD. WHAT CAN I DO?

May 30, 2015 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS RECALLED AND THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS BLINKING. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER WHO SAID IT WOULD COST ME $495.00 TO REPAIR, WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD. WHAT CAN I DO?

May 29, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER. THE AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS STARTED TO BLINK. THE DEALER SAID THE COST TO REPAIR IT WOULD BE $495.00 WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD.

May 29, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER. THE AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS STARTED TO BLINK. THE DEALER SAID THE COST TO REPAIR IT WOULD BE $495.00 WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD.

May 10, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

MY SUSPENSION HAS TO BE FIX.

May 10, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

MY SUSPENSION HAS TO BE FIX.

Apr 24, 2015 Air Bags 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED TO BE ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION WAS DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V136000 (AIR BAGS). THE ...

Apr 24, 2015 Air Bags 205,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED TO BE ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION WAS DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V136000 (AIR BAGS). THE ...

Apr 11, 2015 Steering 97,948 mi

IMMORAL CAR COMPANY! NISSAN, THE NEXT BIG BAILOUT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START MY VEHICLE, THE KEY SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I NOTIFIED MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM INVOLVING THE...

Apr 11, 2015 Steering 97,948 mi

IMMORAL CAR COMPANY! NISSAN, THE NEXT BIG BAILOUT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START MY VEHICLE, THE KEY SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I NOTIFIED MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM INVOLVING THE...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine 164,627 mi

ENGINE CODES PO 420 AND PO 174. *TR

Mar 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 164,627 mi

ENGINE CODES PO 420 AND PO 174. *TR

Mar 19, 2015 Engine 164,627 mi

ENGINE CODES PO 420 AND PO 174. *TR

Mar 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 164,627 mi

ENGINE CODES PO 420 AND PO 174. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Power Train

I'VE JUST GOT THE CAR ON MONDAY AND TODAY IS THE DAY I STARTED DRIVING IT AN IT WAS PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL I WAS HEADING BACK HOME. I WAS COMING AROUND A TURN AN THE CAR WAS LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT IT STILL WAS IN DRIVE SO I PULLED OVER AN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF THEN BACK ON. I'VE PU...

Nov 20, 2014 Power Train

I'VE JUST GOT THE CAR ON MONDAY AND TODAY IS THE DAY I STARTED DRIVING IT AN IT WAS PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL I WAS HEADING BACK HOME. I WAS COMING AROUND A TURN AN THE CAR WAS LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT IT STILL WAS IN DRIVE SO I PULLED OVER AN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF THEN BACK ON. I'VE PU...

May 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

May 1, 2014 Electrical System 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

May 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

May 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

May 1, 2014 Electrical System 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

May 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 148,746 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IDENTIFIED THAT THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDENTIFIED ALSO THAT ECM IS NOW BURNED OUT. *TR

Apr 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Apr 2, 2014 Air Bags 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Apr 2, 2014 Suspension 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Apr 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Apr 2, 2014 Air Bags 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Apr 2, 2014 Suspension 187,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD GO. I HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE FOR THE CAR TO GO. EVER SINCE FEBRUARY 2014, ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY. I'M SCARED THE GAS PEDAL'S GOING TO GET STUCK AND ILL CRASH. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Mar 25, 2014 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V136000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL DEFE...

Mar 25, 2014 Air Bags

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE, TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL, ISSUE. WHEN HE RETURNED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE AIR BAG INFLATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED. HE FURTHER ADVIS...

Mar 25, 2014 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V136000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL DEFE...

Mar 25, 2014 Air Bags

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE, TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL, ISSUE. WHEN HE RETURNED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE AIR BAG INFLATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED. HE FURTHER ADVIS...

Jan 24, 2014 Air Bags 193,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY HAD A RECALL ON MY 2001 MAXIMA CONCERNING THE AIR-BAG I HAD THE WORK PERFORMED AT THE DEALER, 2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME FLASHING AIR-BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WAS IT FIXED ARE THEY JUST DID SOMETHING TO COVER UP. ARE THERE ANY CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ...

Jan 24, 2014 Air Bags 193,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY HAD A RECALL ON MY 2001 MAXIMA CONCERNING THE AIR-BAG I HAD THE WORK PERFORMED AT THE DEALER, 2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME FLASHING AIR-BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WAS IT FIXED ARE THEY JUST DID SOMETHING TO COVER UP. ARE THERE ANY CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ...

Jan 22, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V136000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE REMEDY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Jan 22, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V136000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE REMEDY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Nov 1, 2013 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Nov 1, 2013 Engine 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Nov 1, 2013 Structure 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Nov 1, 2013 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Nov 1, 2013 Engine 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Nov 1, 2013 Structure 116,000 mi

WENT TO FIX THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL AND DEALER INFORMED THAT FRONT CROSS FRAME/BAR'S METAL IS FALLING APART BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION/RUSTING WHICH IS MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE. ALSO ADVISED THAT IT'S HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE ENGINE/RADIATOR CAN JUST FALL ANYTIME WHE...

Sep 23, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 23, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 23, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 23, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTE...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER RADIATOR TIE BAR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

Sep 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER RADIATOR TIE BAR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

Mar 5, 2013 Air Bags

STARTED THE CAR AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WAS NOT DRIVING, CAR WAS IN PARK! *TR

Mar 5, 2013 Air Bags

STARTED THE CAR AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WAS NOT DRIVING, CAR WAS IN PARK! *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT ...

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT ...

Oct 20, 2012 Structure 159,000 mi

FRONT CROSS SUB FRAME STEAL DEFECT. SO RUSTED...ENGINE AND TRANS COULD DROP LEADING TO IMMINENT DANGER. *TR

Oct 20, 2012 Structure 159,000 mi

FRONT CROSS SUB FRAME STEAL DEFECT. SO RUSTED...ENGINE AND TRANS COULD DROP LEADING TO IMMINENT DANGER. *TR

Oct 20, 2012 Structure 159,000 mi

FRONT CROSS SUB FRAME STEAL DEFECT. SO RUSTED...ENGINE AND TRANS COULD DROP LEADING TO IMMINENT DANGER. *TR

Oct 20, 2012 Structure 159,000 mi

FRONT CROSS SUB FRAME STEAL DEFECT. SO RUSTED...ENGINE AND TRANS COULD DROP LEADING TO IMMINENT DANGER. *TR

Oct 19, 2011 Structure 57,253 mi

AFTER HEARING A RATTLE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR, I FOUND THAT THE FRAME SUPPORT UNDER THE RADIATOR WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND FULL OF LARGE HOLES FOR ABOUT 8 INCHES AT THE CENTER OF THE BEAM. THIS POINT IN THE BEAM IS WHERE THE ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM AND FRONT HOOD LATCH SUPPORT ARE BOLTED. I BROUGHT THE C...

Oct 19, 2011 Structure 57,253 mi

AFTER HEARING A RATTLE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR, I FOUND THAT THE FRAME SUPPORT UNDER THE RADIATOR WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND FULL OF LARGE HOLES FOR ABOUT 8 INCHES AT THE CENTER OF THE BEAM. THIS POINT IN THE BEAM IS WHERE THE ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM AND FRONT HOOD LATCH SUPPORT ARE BOLTED. I BROUGHT THE C...

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS RESTARTED LATER AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RECURRING ISSUE AND THE DEAL...

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS RESTARTED LATER AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RECURRING ISSUE AND THE DEAL...

Jul 20, 2011 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY ROTTED AND NEARLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND...

Jul 20, 2011 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY ROTTED AND NEARLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND...

Jul 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR BUCKED AND RANDOMLY ACCELERATED AND IDLED HIGH. LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE IAC VALVE HAD ANTIFREEZE THAT LEAKED THROUGH A GASKET CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. SHORTLY AFTER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE SHORTING OUT ($200 PART) CAUSE THE ECM TO SHORT OUT. AFTE...

Jul 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR BUCKED AND RANDOMLY ACCELERATED AND IDLED HIGH. LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE IAC VALVE HAD ANTIFREEZE THAT LEAKED THROUGH A GASKET CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. SHORTLY AFTER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE SHORTING OUT ($200 PART) CAUSE THE ECM TO SHORT OUT. AFTE...

Jun 8, 2011 Electrical System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE AUTO AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO BURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

Jun 8, 2011 Electrical System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE AUTO AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO BURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUNIMATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THE COMPUTER NEED...

May 4, 2011 Electrical System 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUNIMATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THE COMPUTER NEED...

Mar 14, 2011 Seats 25,000 mi

POWER SEAT DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AND UP OR DOWN ETC. *TR

Mar 14, 2011 Seats 25,000 mi

POWER SEAT DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AND UP OR DOWN ETC. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System

THE 2001 NISSAN MAXIM ECU BURNED UP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS CHECK IT DID NOT INDICATE ANY CODE. THERE SHOULD BE A FUSE THAT WOULD PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System

THE 2001 NISSAN MAXIM ECU BURNED UP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS CHECK IT DID NOT INDICATE ANY CODE. THERE SHOULD BE A FUSE THAT WOULD PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Equipment 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 700 AFTERMARKET SUNROOF. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD FRACTU...

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 700 AFTERMARKET SUNROOF. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD FRACTU...

Jan 3, 2011 Equipment 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 700 AFTERMARKET SUNROOF. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD FRACTU...

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 700 AFTERMARKET SUNROOF. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD FRACTU...

Nov 18, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EXHIBITING DIFFICULTY STARTING 3-4 TIMES, THEN DYING AT IDLE. THEN IT WOULD START, BUT DIE WHEN PUT IN GEAR. WE HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER - THEY SAY "BAD ENGINE MOUNTS" CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT OUT, DESTROYING IT, THE ECM, AND THE IAC VALVE. THEY QUOTE 3875 TO REPAIR, AND S...

Nov 18, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA EXHIBITING DIFFICULTY STARTING 3-4 TIMES, THEN DYING AT IDLE. THEN IT WOULD START, BUT DIE WHEN PUT IN GEAR. WE HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER - THEY SAY "BAD ENGINE MOUNTS" CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT OUT, DESTROYING IT, THE ECM, AND THE IAC VALVE. THEY QUOTE 3875 TO REPAIR, AND S...

Sep 29, 2010 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP, HE HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFEREN...

Sep 29, 2010 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP, HE HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFEREN...

Sep 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2001. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING IN 2004 I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE RACING. IT DID STOP AFTER A FEW SECONDS BUT I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD CAR MECHANIC. HE COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT FOUND A DEFECTIVE AIR POLLU...

Sep 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2001. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING IN 2004 I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE RACING. IT DID STOP AFTER A FEW SECONDS BUT I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD CAR MECHANIC. HE COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT FOUND A DEFECTIVE AIR POLLU...

Aug 16, 2010 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FRONT OR BACK OR UP AND DOWN. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FRONT OR BACK OR UP AND DOWN. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Seats

[XXX] 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA POWER DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD CLASSIFICATION: EL01-030D REFERENCE: NTB02-001D DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2004. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Seats

[XXX] 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA POWER DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD CLASSIFICATION: EL01-030D REFERENCE: NTB02-001D DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2004. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Seat Belts 63,500 mi

MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS STRAPPED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ZAPPED AND TIGHTENED SUDDENLY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED ITSELF AROUND MY CHILD'S NECK AND IT WAS TOO TIGHT TO RELEASE HER. I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOOSEN THE BELT AND THEREFORE HAD TO CUT THE ...

Jul 13, 2010 Seat Belts 63,500 mi

MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS STRAPPED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ZAPPED AND TIGHTENED SUDDENLY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED ITSELF AROUND MY CHILD'S NECK AND IT WAS TOO TIGHT TO RELEASE HER. THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOOSEN THE ...

Jul 13, 2010 Seat Belts 63,500 mi

MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS STRAPPED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ZAPPED AND TIGHTENED SUDDENLY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED ITSELF AROUND MY CHILD'S NECK AND IT WAS TOO TIGHT TO RELEASE HER. I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOOSEN THE BELT AND THEREFORE HAD TO CUT THE ...

Jul 13, 2010 Seat Belts 63,500 mi

MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS STRAPPED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ZAPPED AND TIGHTENED SUDDENLY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED ITSELF AROUND MY CHILD'S NECK AND IT WAS TOO TIGHT TO RELEASE HER. THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOOSEN THE ...

Jul 7, 2010 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCKING AND GROUNDING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V146000, SUSPENSION ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND ...

Jul 7, 2010 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCKING AND GROUNDING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V146000, SUSPENSION ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND ...

Mar 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA, WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. IT HAS, ON 3 OCCASIONS, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH "SURGING"/HIGH REVVING.*DT THE CAUSE IN EVERY CASE HAS BEEN A PART KNOWN AS AN "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE" (IACV), WHICH FAILS AND IN DOING SO, CAUSES THE "ECM" (THE "ENGINE ...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. AFTER HAVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPAIRED, IT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR TW...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. AFTER HAVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPAIRED, IT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR TW...

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 152,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE OF CORROSION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 152000.

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 152,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE OF CORROSION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 152000.

Jun 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 164,424 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES REMAINS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHTING EITHER FAILS TO ILLUMINATE OR REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNE...

Jun 24, 2009 Interior Lighting 164,424 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES REMAINS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHTING EITHER FAILS TO ILLUMINATE OR REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNE...

Jun 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 164,424 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES REMAINS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHTING EITHER FAILS TO ILLUMINATE OR REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNE...

Jun 24, 2009 Interior Lighting 164,424 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES REMAINS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SOMETIMES FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHTING EITHER FAILS TO ILLUMINATE OR REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNE...

May 14, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT IS ON. A LOCAL NISSAN DEALER FOUND ONE IGNITION COIL FAILED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED TO REPLACE ALL THE COILS SINCE THEY WILL FAIL ONE BY ONE SOON. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE 6 COILS AT THE PRICE OF ~$800. THIS APPARENTLY IS A DEFECT OF THE MANUFACTURER. *TR

May 14, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT IS ON. A LOCAL NISSAN DEALER FOUND ONE IGNITION COIL FAILED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED TO REPLACE ALL THE COILS SINCE THEY WILL FAIL ONE BY ONE SOON. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE 6 COILS AT THE PRICE OF ~$800. THIS APPARENTLY IS A DEFECT OF THE MANUFACTURER. *TR

May 1, 2009 Suspension 88,722 mi

THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) BROKE OFF WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS IS RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. I CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

May 1, 2009 Suspension 88,722 mi

THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) BROKE OFF WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS IS RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. I CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

May 1, 2009 Suspension 88,722 mi

THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) BROKE OFF WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS IS RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. I CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

May 1, 2009 Suspension 88,722 mi

THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) BROKE OFF WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS IS RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. I CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

Apr 26, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, HAD TO REPLACE IDLE CONTROL MODULE TWICE FOR 500.00 EACH TIME BECAUSE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS INDICATED FAILURE. CAR DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, HAD TO PRESS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO RESTART EVEN AFTER IDLE CONTROL FIXED. FAILED SMOG CHECK, DISCOVERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAI...

Apr 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, HAD TO REPLACE IDLE CONTROL MODULE TWICE FOR 500.00 EACH TIME BECAUSE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS INDICATED FAILURE. CAR DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, HAD TO PRESS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO RESTART EVEN AFTER IDLE CONTROL FIXED. FAILED SMOG CHECK, DISCOVERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAI...

Apr 26, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, HAD TO REPLACE IDLE CONTROL MODULE TWICE FOR 500.00 EACH TIME BECAUSE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS INDICATED FAILURE. CAR DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, HAD TO PRESS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO RESTART EVEN AFTER IDLE CONTROL FIXED. FAILED SMOG CHECK, DISCOVERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAI...

Apr 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, HAD TO REPLACE IDLE CONTROL MODULE TWICE FOR 500.00 EACH TIME BECAUSE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS INDICATED FAILURE. CAR DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, HAD TO PRESS PEDAL LIGHTLY TO RESTART EVEN AFTER IDLE CONTROL FIXED. FAILED SMOG CHECK, DISCOVERED CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAI...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHIFTED GEARS. THE INCIDENT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REAR-ENDED. THE RPMS INCREASED TO 3,000 AND THEN DECREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ...

Apr 20, 2009 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHIFTED GEARS. THE INCIDENT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REAR-ENDED. THE RPMS INCREASED TO 3,000 AND THEN DECREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ...

Apr 17, 2009 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE STEERING VEERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY DURING BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SUSPENSION SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ...

Apr 17, 2009 Suspension 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE STEERING VEERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY DURING BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SUSPENSION SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ...

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR SEEMED TO NOT BE GETTING ENOUGH GAS AND NUMEROUS LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE ARE ON. MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP COULD ONLY FIGURE OUT IT WAS ONE OF THE COILS BUT TOLD ME NISSAN WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL ME WHICH ONE SO I WOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO NISSAN I AM NO...

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR SEEMED TO NOT BE GETTING ENOUGH GAS AND NUMEROUS LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE ARE ON. MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP COULD ONLY FIGURE OUT IT WAS ONE OF THE COILS BUT TOLD ME NISSAN WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL ME WHICH ONE SO I WOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO NISSAN I AM NO...

Nov 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,888 mi

IN FEB. 2008, MY MAXIMA 2001, WITH 55000 MILES, STALLED OUT AT A STOP LIGHT--IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT THEN STALLED OUT WHEN I TRIED TO GO. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE IAC VALVE AND THE ECM WERE BOTH REPLACED FOR ABOUT $1700. THEN, ON OCT. 20, 2008, 8 MONTHS LATER WITH THE MILEAGE JUST...

Nov 19, 2008 Equipment 54,888 mi

IN FEB. 2008, MY MAXIMA 2001, WITH 55000 MILES, STALLED OUT AT A STOP LIGHT--IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT THEN STALLED OUT WHEN I TRIED TO GO. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE IAC VALVE AND THE ECM WERE BOTH REPLACED FOR ABOUT $1700. THEN, ON OCT. 20, 2008, 8 MONTHS LATER WITH THE MILEAGE JUST...

Nov 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,888 mi

IN FEB. 2008, MY MAXIMA 2001, WITH 55000 MILES, STALLED OUT AT A STOP LIGHT--IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT THEN STALLED OUT WHEN I TRIED TO GO. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE IAC VALVE AND THE ECM WERE BOTH REPLACED FOR ABOUT $1700. THEN, ON OCT. 20, 2008, 8 MONTHS LATER WITH THE MILEAGE JUST...

Nov 19, 2008 Equipment 54,888 mi

IN FEB. 2008, MY MAXIMA 2001, WITH 55000 MILES, STALLED OUT AT A STOP LIGHT--IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT THEN STALLED OUT WHEN I TRIED TO GO. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE IAC VALVE AND THE ECM WERE BOTH REPLACED FOR ABOUT $1700. THEN, ON OCT. 20, 2008, 8 MONTHS LATER WITH THE MILEAGE JUST...

Nov 7, 2008 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN VEERING TO THE RIGHT. A MONTH LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE TIRE WA...

Nov 7, 2008 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN VEERING TO THE RIGHT. A MONTH LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE TIRE WA...

Sep 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK AND CAP SECONDARY TO CORROSION. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED REQUIRING DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION IN WHICH THE CODE WAS RELATED TO THE EVAP SYSTEM SUBSEQUENTLY LEADING TO THE DISCOVERY OF GASOLINE VAPOR L...

Sep 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK AND CAP SECONDARY TO CORROSION. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED REQUIRING DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION IN WHICH THE CODE WAS RELATED TO THE EVAP SYSTEM SUBSEQUENTLY LEADING TO THE DISCOVERY OF GASOLINE VAPOR L...

Jul 11, 2008 Air Bags 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEA SIDE AUTO SALES INC. AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON JULY 5, 200...

Jul 11, 2008 Air Bags 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEA SIDE AUTO SALES INC. AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON JULY 5, 200...

Jul 3, 2008 Electrical System 48,480 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR- MISFIRE-COIL PACKS NISSAN REPAIR DIRECTIVE IS TO REPLACE ALL SIX COIL PACKS WHETHER GOOD OR NOT. THESE FAILED AT 48K MILES. VERY EXPENSIVE $600, $350 FOR LABOR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NISSAN. THEY ARE MAKING THE CONSUMER PAY FOR THEIR DESIGN FLAWS NEVER BUYING A NI...

Jul 3, 2008 Electrical System 48,480 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR- MISFIRE-COIL PACKS NISSAN REPAIR DIRECTIVE IS TO REPLACE ALL SIX COIL PACKS WHETHER GOOD OR NOT. THESE FAILED AT 48K MILES. VERY EXPENSIVE $600, $350 FOR LABOR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NISSAN. THEY ARE MAKING THE CONSUMER PAY FOR THEIR DESIGN FLAWS NEVER BUYING A NI...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $550. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE BELIEVES IT...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $550. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE BELIEVES IT...

Feb 25, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED IT AS UNSAFE TO...

Feb 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED IT AS UNSAFE TO...

Feb 25, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED IT AS UNSAFE TO...

Feb 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED IT AS UNSAFE TO...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System

CAR RUNNING ROUGH. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. TOOK TO DEALER, TOLD THAT (1) IGNITION COIL BAD BUT HAVE TO REPLACE ALL (6) PER NISSAN REPAIR DIRECTIVE. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WIT 01 MAXIMA, NISSAN ISSUED TSB, BUT NO RECALL. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 87,000 MILES. I HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER MAXIMA OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System

CAR RUNNING ROUGH. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. TOOK TO DEALER, TOLD THAT (1) IGNITION COIL BAD BUT HAVE TO REPLACE ALL (6) PER NISSAN REPAIR DIRECTIVE. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WIT 01 MAXIMA, NISSAN ISSUED TSB, BUT NO RECALL. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT 87,000 MILES. I HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER MAXIMA OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE. *TR

Feb 3, 2008 Electrical System 51,231 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES OVER EVER 5 MONTHS. EVERY TIME ITS A CYLINDER MISFIRE BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE IGNITION COILS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING SINCE 40,000 MILES. WHEN A ENGINE MISFIRES THE CAR SPUTTERS AND THE CES LIGHT COMES ON. THIS JUST KEEPS HAPPENING AND I'VE SPENT OVER $2000 FOR JUST THIS SAME...

Feb 3, 2008 Electrical System 51,231 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES OVER EVER 5 MONTHS. EVERY TIME ITS A CYLINDER MISFIRE BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE IGNITION COILS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING SINCE 40,000 MILES. WHEN A ENGINE MISFIRES THE CAR SPUTTERS AND THE CES LIGHT COMES ON. THIS JUST KEEPS HAPPENING AND I'VE SPENT OVER $2000 FOR JUST THIS SAME...

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING (MPH UNKNOWN) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TWICE, STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 90,000 AND AGAIN AT 121,000 MILES. ...

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING (MPH UNKNOWN) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TWICE, STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 90,000 AND AGAIN AT 121,000 MILES. ...

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASES NEW IN '01. FROM REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR, STRONG SHUTTER IN BREAKS EVEN AFTER REPLACING TWICE AND NEEDS AGAIN, REPLACED REAR OXYGEN SENSORS TWICE WITH NOW A THIRD NEEDED, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO ...

Jan 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASES NEW IN '01. FROM REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR, STRONG SHUTTER IN BREAKS EVEN AFTER REPLACING TWICE AND NEEDS AGAIN, REPLACED REAR OXYGEN SENSORS TWICE WITH NOW A THIRD NEEDED, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO ...

Jan 2, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASES NEW IN '01. FROM REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR, STRONG SHUTTER IN BREAKS EVEN AFTER REPLACING TWICE AND NEEDS AGAIN, REPLACED REAR OXYGEN SENSORS TWICE WITH NOW A THIRD NEEDED, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO ...

Jan 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASES NEW IN '01. FROM REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR, STRONG SHUTTER IN BREAKS EVEN AFTER REPLACING TWICE AND NEEDS AGAIN, REPLACED REAR OXYGEN SENSORS TWICE WITH NOW A THIRD NEEDED, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO ...

Dec 12, 2007 Electrical System 82,000 mi

I HAVE READ MANY HORRIFIC STORIES ABOUT PEOPLES IGNITION COILS GOING BAD....I HAVE A FEELING MY COILS ARE HEADED FOR DOOM SOON. I HAVE A 2001 MAXIMA GLE, LOVE THE CAR, BUT NISSAN REALLY NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. JUST BECAUSE OF THIS AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS I'VE HAD, I DON'T THINK I WOULD EVER BU...

Dec 12, 2007 Electrical System 82,000 mi

I HAVE READ MANY HORRIFIC STORIES ABOUT PEOPLES IGNITION COILS GOING BAD....I HAVE A FEELING MY COILS ARE HEADED FOR DOOM SOON. I HAVE A 2001 MAXIMA GLE, LOVE THE CAR, BUT NISSAN REALLY NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. JUST BECAUSE OF THIS AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS I'VE HAD, I DON'T THINK I WOULD EVER BU...

Oct 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH AND GREATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE WHEN DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LI...

Oct 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH AND GREATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE WHEN DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LI...

Jul 26, 2007 Tires 117,379 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND LEARNED THAT HIS FRONT BRIDGESTONE POTENZA, SIZE P225/50R1793V TIRES HAD CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALLS. HE STATED THAT TWO PRIOR SET OF TIRES HAD THE SAME FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Jul 26, 2007 Tires 117,379 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND LEARNED THAT HIS FRONT BRIDGESTONE POTENZA, SIZE P225/50R1793V TIRES HAD CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALLS. HE STATED THAT TWO PRIOR SET OF TIRES HAD THE SAME FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI...

Jun 27, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2001 MAXIMA 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ALL THREE OXYGEN SENSORS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND RECENTLY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE BOSE RADIO BLEW UP RECENTLY. THE RADIO BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK. POPPING SOUNDS THEN SMOKE FILLED MY CAR AND WITH AN AWFUL ODOR ALSO REPL...

Jun 27, 2007 Electrical System

2001 MAXIMA 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ALL THREE OXYGEN SENSORS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND RECENTLY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE BOSE RADIO BLEW UP RECENTLY. THE RADIO BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK. POPPING SOUNDS THEN SMOKE FILLED MY CAR AND WITH AN AWFUL ODOR ALSO REPL...

Jun 27, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2001 MAXIMA 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ALL THREE OXYGEN SENSORS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND RECENTLY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE BOSE RADIO BLEW UP RECENTLY. THE RADIO BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK. POPPING SOUNDS THEN SMOKE FILLED MY CAR AND WITH AN AWFUL ODOR ALSO REPL...

Jun 27, 2007 Electrical System

2001 MAXIMA 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. HAD TO REPLACE ALL THREE OXYGEN SENSORS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND RECENTLY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE BOSE RADIO BLEW UP RECENTLY. THE RADIO BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK. POPPING SOUNDS THEN SMOKE FILLED MY CAR AND WITH AN AWFUL ODOR ALSO REPL...

Jun 22, 2007 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT NEEDED TO BE RESET. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT M...

Jun 22, 2007 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT NEEDED TO BE RESET. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT M...

Jun 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN, GUIDE OR TENSIONER WORN. RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM TIMING CHAIN COVER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT LOW END OF RPMS WHEN REVVING MOTOR IN NEUTRAL. COULD PUNCTURE TIMING CHAIN COVER, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL OR CHAIN COULD FAIL. DEALERS STATES THAT REMOVAL OF ENGINE IS REQUIRED FOR S...

Jun 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN, GUIDE OR TENSIONER WORN. RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM TIMING CHAIN COVER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT LOW END OF RPMS WHEN REVVING MOTOR IN NEUTRAL. COULD PUNCTURE TIMING CHAIN COVER, CAUSING LOSS OF OIL OR CHAIN COULD FAIL. DEALERS STATES THAT REMOVAL OF ENGINE IS REQUIRED FOR S...

Jun 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE OWN A 2001 MAXIMA, PURCHASED NEW, AND LIKE LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE ON THIS WEB SITE, HAVE EXPERIENCED ROTOR PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD THEM RESURFACED AND REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT, NOT DRIVEN ON DIRT ROADS, I DO NOT JAM ON THE BRAKES, OR...

Jun 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE OWN A 2001 MAXIMA, PURCHASED NEW, AND LIKE LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE ON THIS WEB SITE, HAVE EXPERIENCED ROTOR PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD THEM RESURFACED AND REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT, NOT DRIVEN ON DIRT ROADS, I DO NOT JAM ON THE BRAKES, OR...

May 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL 02 SENSORS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AROUND 60,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 120,000 MILES. WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER ATTEMPTING...

May 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL 02 SENSORS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AROUND 60,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 120,000 MILES. WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER ATTEMPTING...

May 21, 2007 Suspension 77,700 mi

HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AND THE PIN ON THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOME REASON. THIS PART, IF DEFECTIVE, REPRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS AS TO THE R...

May 21, 2007 Suspension 77,700 mi

HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AND THE PIN ON THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOME REASON. THIS PART, IF DEFECTIVE, REPRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS AS TO THE R...

May 21, 2007 Suspension 77,700 mi

HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AND THE PIN ON THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOME REASON. THIS PART, IF DEFECTIVE, REPRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS AS TO THE R...

May 21, 2007 Suspension 77,700 mi

HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AND THE PIN ON THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOME REASON. THIS PART, IF DEFECTIVE, REPRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS AS TO THE R...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 55,600 mi

RECENTLY THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND SAID ONE COIL FAILED BUT THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL SIX IGNITION COILS, BECAUSE THE OTHER ONES WILL FAIL ONE BY ONE SOON. *JB

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System 55,600 mi

RECENTLY THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND SAID ONE COIL FAILED BUT THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL SIX IGNITION COILS, BECAUSE THE OTHER ONES WILL FAIL ONE BY ONE SOON. *JB

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ORDERED FROM THE DEALER, BUT THE NEW SENSOR ALSO FAILED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT ...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ORDERED FROM THE DEALER, BUT THE NEW SENSOR ALSO FAILED. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT ...

Mar 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 95,025 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND DECELERATING THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIGHTLY BUCK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO MINUTES I SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE RACED TO APPROXIMATELY 1600 TO 1900 RPMS AT...

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,025 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND DECELERATING THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIGHTLY BUCK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO MINUTES I SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE RACED TO APPROXIMATELY 1600 TO 1900 RPMS AT...

Mar 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 95,025 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND DECELERATING THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIGHTLY BUCK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO MINUTES I SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE RACED TO APPROXIMATELY 1600 TO 1900 RPMS AT...

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,025 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND DECELERATING THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIGHTLY BUCK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO MINUTES I SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE RACED TO APPROXIMATELY 1600 TO 1900 RPMS AT...

Mar 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. NO PROBLEM WITH CAR OR THE EMISSION OR ENVIORMENTAL EQUIPMENT. SPENT $100 TWICE FOR NISSAN ANALYSIS. THEY WANT $1400 FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF. RIDICULOUS. CALLED NISSAN USA AFTER SEEING MANY MAXIMA 2001 CARS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM AND FRUSTRATION. RECOMMEND ANOTHER $...

Mar 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. NO PROBLEM WITH CAR OR THE EMISSION OR ENVIORMENTAL EQUIPMENT. SPENT $100 TWICE FOR NISSAN ANALYSIS. THEY WANT $1400 FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF. RIDICULOUS. CALLED NISSAN USA AFTER SEEING MANY MAXIMA 2001 CARS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM AND FRUSTRATION. RECOMMEND ANOTHER $...

Mar 15, 2007 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MAXIMA SE, WHEN I ACCELERATE TO PASS, THE CAR STALLS MOMENTARILY THEN THE ENGINE REVS ALMOST TO REDLINE AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. I TOOK THE CAR TO BAKER JACKSON NISSAN IN HOUSTON AND THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THEY REPLACED THE CATAL...

Mar 15, 2007 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MAXIMA SE, WHEN I ACCELERATE TO PASS, THE CAR STALLS MOMENTARILY THEN THE ENGINE REVS ALMOST TO REDLINE AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. I TOOK THE CAR TO BAKER JACKSON NISSAN IN HOUSTON AND THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THEY REPLACED THE CATAL...

Feb 21, 2007 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH 100000 FAILURE MILEAGE)AT 30 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CROSSED OVER A LANE AND HIT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVE SUSTAINE...

Feb 21, 2007 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH 100000 FAILURE MILEAGE)AT 30 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CROSSED OVER A LANE AND HIT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVE SUSTAINE...

Feb 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,740 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA : IN DECEMBER 2004 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED CODE P0420. VEHICLE WAS UNDER 80,000 EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DEALER "REPROGRAMMED THE ECM". FEB 2007 AT 81,800 MILES, BUT WITHIN THE 96 MONTH WARRANTY, SAME CODE APPEARS, HOWEVER NOW DEALER SAYS THAT O2 SENSOR AND CATALYT...

Feb 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,740 mi

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA : IN DECEMBER 2004 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED CODE P0420. VEHICLE WAS UNDER 80,000 EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DEALER "REPROGRAMMED THE ECM". FEB 2007 AT 81,800 MILES, BUT WITHIN THE 96 MONTH WARRANTY, SAME CODE APPEARS, HOWEVER NOW DEALER SAYS THAT O2 SENSOR AND CATALYT...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING HIS 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY LOSING POWER. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AS WELL AS, LOSING THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE SO HE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC VALVE) F AND THE ENGINE COMPUTER UNIT (ECU) FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 3 MONTHS AGO HE HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BURN...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING HIS 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY LOSING POWER. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AS WELL AS, LOSING THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE SO HE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC VALVE) F AND THE ENGINE COMPUTER UNIT (ECU) FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 3 MONTHS AGO HE HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BURN...

Jan 12, 2007 Seats 47,488 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD, ENTIRE MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING, VOLUME OF USAGE HAS BEEN MINIMAL, MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 47K. *JB

Jan 12, 2007 Seats 47,488 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD, ENTIRE MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING, VOLUME OF USAGE HAS BEEN MINIMAL, MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 47K. *JB

Dec 16, 2006 Air Bags 51,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (AIRBAG LIGHT)/O2 SENSORS/ALTERNATOR/STARTUPS. *NM

Dec 16, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (AIRBAG LIGHT)/O2 SENSORS/ALTERNATOR/STARTUPS. *NM

Dec 16, 2006 Air Bags 51,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (AIRBAG LIGHT)/O2 SENSORS/ALTERNATOR/STARTUPS. *NM

Dec 16, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (AIRBAG LIGHT)/O2 SENSORS/ALTERNATOR/STARTUPS. *NM

Nov 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR ACCIDENT, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIX CAR PILE UP AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT, REAR AND THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOW AT A TOW LOT. THE AIR...

Nov 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR ACCIDENT, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIX CAR PILE UP AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT, REAR AND THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOW AT A TOW LOT. THE AIR...

Nov 21, 2006 Tires

I WANTED TO BRING TO YOU NOTICE THAT, CARX LOCATED AT 7880 TYLERSVILLE SQ DR, WEST CHESTER OH 45069-4688, (513) 777-7945 IS SELLING LOW QUALITY "FEDERAL" BRAND TIRES. NHTSA (NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY AGENCY) HAS RATED MORE THAN 2,400 LINES OF TIRES AND THE "FEDERAL TIRE" BRAND SOLD BY CARX DOE...

Nov 21, 2006 Tires

I WANTED TO BRING TO YOU NOTICE THAT, CARX LOCATED AT 7880 TYLERSVILLE SQ DR, WEST CHESTER OH 45069-4688, (513) 777-7945 IS SELLING LOW QUALITY "FEDERAL" BRAND TIRES. NHTSA (NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY AGENCY) HAS RATED MORE THAN 2,400 LINES OF TIRES AND THE "FEDERAL TIRE" BRAND SOLD BY CARX DOE...

Oct 30, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 MAXIMA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO A RUSTED FUEL FILLER NECK. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART RUSTED BECAUSE NISSAN DID NOT PLACE A SHIELD TO PROTECT HE PART AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *NM

Oct 30, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 MAXIMA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO A RUSTED FUEL FILLER NECK. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART RUSTED BECAUSE NISSAN DID NOT PLACE A SHIELD TO PROTECT HE PART AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *NM

Aug 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 79,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE DURING DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING REDUCING TO 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE RAN NORMALLY. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. AT T...

Aug 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 79,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE DURING DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING REDUCING TO 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE RAN NORMALLY. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. AT T...

Aug 17, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD TIME SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOOK LOOKING AT IT AND DID A DRIVING TEST AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. AT THE 60,000 IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE SHI...

Aug 17, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD TIME SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOOK LOOKING AT IT AND DID A DRIVING TEST AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. AT THE 60,000 IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE SHI...

Aug 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA HEADLIGHTS GLAZE OVER CONSTANTLY WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER AND AT NIGHT. MY WIFE HAS A HARD TIME DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION COMING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO USE WAX ON THE HEADLIGHTS TO REMOVE THE GLAZING....

Aug 16, 2006 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA HEADLIGHTS GLAZE OVER CONSTANTLY WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER AND AT NIGHT. MY WIFE HAS A HARD TIME DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION COMING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO USE WAX ON THE HEADLIGHTS TO REMOVE THE GLAZING....

Jul 9, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

7/6/06 SMELLED STRANGE ODOR 30 MINUTES LATER MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA LOST TOTAL POWER IN THE FAST LANE, ALL GAUGES WENT TO ZERO, HEARD A HISSING SOUND AS I DODGED TRUCKS GOING BY AT 80 MPH AS I COASTED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE BATTERY WAS SQUIRTING FLUID OUT OF ALL THE VENT CA...

Jul 9, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

7/6/06 SMELLED STRANGE ODOR 30 MINUTES LATER MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA LOST TOTAL POWER IN THE FAST LANE, ALL GAUGES WENT TO ZERO, HEARD A HISSING SOUND AS I DODGED TRUCKS GOING BY AT 80 MPH AS I COASTED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE BATTERY WAS SQUIRTING FLUID OUT OF ALL THE VENT CA...

May 31, 2006 Electrical System 129,700 mi

WE OWNED A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. WE PUT AN ALTERNATIVE ON IT AND THEN ON DEC 23, 2005 WE SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE OF THE CAR SITTING IN OUR GARAGE. CAR WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT FIRE. THE MECHANIC SAID THE COMPUTER HAD BURNED UP ON THE CAR & HAD BURNED OUT NUMEROUS RELAYS AND SENSORS. THE...

May 31, 2006 Electrical System 129,700 mi

WE OWNED A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. WE PUT AN ALTERNATIVE ON IT AND THEN ON DEC 23, 2005 WE SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE OF THE CAR SITTING IN OUR GARAGE. CAR WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT FIRE. THE MECHANIC SAID THE COMPUTER HAD BURNED UP ON THE CAR & HAD BURNED OUT NUMEROUS RELAYS AND SENSORS. THE...

May 22, 2006 Suspension 52,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH SURFACES 15 TO 40 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS UNSTABLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE PROBLEMS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THERE IS...

May 22, 2006 Suspension 52,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH SURFACES 15 TO 40 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS UNSTABLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE PROBLEMS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THERE IS...

May 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH EMISSION SYSTEM AND CATALYST CONVERTER, LIGHT SERVICE ENGINE WENT ON,AND I REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY 2 TIMES. AND NOW I NEED TO SPENT $700 TO FIX WILL NEVER BUY NISSAN CARS AGAIN. *NM

May 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH EMISSION SYSTEM AND CATALYST CONVERTER, LIGHT SERVICE ENGINE WENT ON,AND I REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY 2 TIMES. AND NOW I NEED TO SPENT $700 TO FIX WILL NEVER BUY NISSAN CARS AGAIN. *NM

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN CAUSING ENGINE TO MISFIRE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. WANT $700 TO FIX AND FROM RESEARCH IT APPEARS IT OFTEN BREAKS AGAIN. *NM

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN CAUSING ENGINE TO MISFIRE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. WANT $700 TO FIX AND FROM RESEARCH IT APPEARS IT OFTEN BREAKS AGAIN. *NM

Feb 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRE ON MY NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2001. MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. I CALL THE COMPANY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT AS I UNDERSTAND THE CONVERTER IS NOT A PART THAT IS LIKELY TO FAIL. I HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED A 91 OCTANE GASOLINE OR HIGHER AND KEPT A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I ALSO HAVE T...

Feb 16, 2006 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT WRONG AFTER LESS THAN 55K MILES. *NM

Feb 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRE ON MY NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2001. MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. I CALL THE COMPANY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT AS I UNDERSTAND THE CONVERTER IS NOT A PART THAT IS LIKELY TO FAIL. I HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED A 91 OCTANE GASOLINE OR HIGHER AND KEPT A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I ALSO HAVE T...

Feb 16, 2006 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT WRONG AFTER LESS THAN 55K MILES. *NM

Jan 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 46,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS ON AT LEAST 6 OCCASIONS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR WITH THE ROTORS. EVERYTIME I HAVE THIS FIXED THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY MY DRIVING HABITS WHICH I DID NOT AGREE WITH SEEING AS HOW I HAVE OWNED 3 CARS PRIOR AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PR...

Jan 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 46,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS ON AT LEAST 6 OCCASIONS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR WITH THE ROTORS. EVERYTIME I HAVE THIS FIXED THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY MY DRIVING HABITS WHICH I DID NOT AGREE WITH SEEING AS HOW I HAVE OWNED 3 CARS PRIOR AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PR...

Nov 28, 2005 Suspension 62,560 mi

MY CONTROL ARM ON MY '01 MAXIMA BROKE. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR, MY VIN # ISN'T INCLUDED SO NISSAN WON'T FIX. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW NISSAN CAN KNOW EXACTLY WHICH VEHICLES THIS RECALL AFFECTS IF MISTAKES WERE MADE. THANKFULLY I WA...

Nov 28, 2005 Suspension 62,560 mi

MY CONTROL ARM ON MY '01 MAXIMA BROKE. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR, MY VIN # ISN'T INCLUDED SO NISSAN WON'T FIX. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW NISSAN CAN KNOW EXACTLY WHICH VEHICLES THIS RECALL AFFECTS IF MISTAKES WERE MADE. THANKFULLY I WA...

Sep 3, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH I WENT TO DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD BUT GOT 1ST. I KNOW THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN SO I THOUGHT I WAS IN 3RD GEAR. I LET OFF THE CLUTCH AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH IN 3 SEC. I WOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT WH...

Sep 3, 2005 Equipment 32,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH I WENT TO DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD BUT GOT 1ST. I KNOW THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN SO I THOUGHT I WAS IN 3RD GEAR. I LET OFF THE CLUTCH AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH IN 3 SEC. I WOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT WH...

Sep 3, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH I WENT TO DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD BUT GOT 1ST. I KNOW THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN SO I THOUGHT I WAS IN 3RD GEAR. I LET OFF THE CLUTCH AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH IN 3 SEC. I WOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT WH...

Sep 3, 2005 Equipment 32,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH I WENT TO DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD BUT GOT 1ST. I KNOW THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN SO I THOUGHT I WAS IN 3RD GEAR. I LET OFF THE CLUTCH AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH IN 3 SEC. I WOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT WH...

Jul 27, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

MY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER (TIM DAHLE NISSAN IN SANDY, UT) AT THE 60,000 MAINTENANCE SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE SHIFTING PROBLEM GOT STEADILY WORSE. TH...

Jul 27, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

MY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER (TIM DAHLE NISSAN IN SANDY, UT) AT THE 60,000 MAINTENANCE SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE SHIFTING PROBLEM GOT STEADILY WORSE. TH...

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE AN '01 MAXIMA SE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS AN EMISSION PROBLEM & IT WOULD COST $900 TO FIX !!!! AND I NEED IT DONE BEFORE I CAN GET MY CAR INSPECTED, WHICH IS THIS MONTH. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT KEPT STEERIN...

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE AN '01 MAXIMA SE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS AN EMISSION PROBLEM & IT WOULD COST $900 TO FIX !!!! AND I NEED IT DONE BEFORE I CAN GET MY CAR INSPECTED, WHICH IS THIS MONTH. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT KEPT STEERIN...

Jun 23, 2005 Seats

I PARK MY CAR AT WORK AND PROCEED TO MOVE THE SEAT FOWARD FOR MY WIFE. IT DID NOT MOVE; I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. IT HAS A DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT. THE SEAT TILTS BUT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS.

Jun 23, 2005 Seats

I PARK MY CAR AT WORK AND PROCEED TO MOVE THE SEAT FOWARD FOR MY WIFE. IT DID NOT MOVE; I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. IT HAS A DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT. THE SEAT TILTS BUT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS.

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

MY SERVICE ENGINE COMES ON EVERY WEEK. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT

Jun 20, 2005 Steering 43,000 mi

MY SERVICE ENGINE COMES ON EVERY WEEK. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

MY SERVICE ENGINE COMES ON EVERY WEEK. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT

Jun 20, 2005 Steering 43,000 mi

MY SERVICE ENGINE COMES ON EVERY WEEK. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN THE SHOP ALL THE TIME AND THE STEERING KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 108,896 mi

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA THAT HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ITS WIRING HARNESS THAT COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) AND THROTTLE BODY INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL UNDER 1700 RPMS THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN RPMS DROPP...

Jun 9, 2005 Electrical System 108,896 mi

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA THAT HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ITS WIRING HARNESS THAT COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) AND THROTTLE BODY INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL UNDER 1700 RPMS THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN RPMS DROPP...

Jun 1, 2005 Suspension 300,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 20TH ANNIV. [XXX] AND RECENTLY (ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AGO) I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT SUSPENSION - WHENEVER I GO OVER BUMPS OR ANY SORT OF ROAD CRACKS, I HEAR THE BANGING (KNOCKING) SOUND IN MY FRONT SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES AND THE STEERING (HANDLING) HAS BECO...

Jun 1, 2005 Suspension 300,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 20TH ANNIV. [XXX] AND RECENTLY (ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AGO) I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT SUSPENSION - WHENEVER I GO OVER BUMPS OR ANY SORT OF ROAD CRACKS, I HEAR THE BANGING (KNOCKING) SOUND IN MY FRONT SUSPENSION ON BOTH SIDES AND THE STEERING (HANDLING) HAS BECO...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,579 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND HESITATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: BOTH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND BOTH FRON...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,579 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND HESITATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: BOTH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND BOTH FRON...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,579 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND HESITATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: BOTH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND BOTH FRON...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,579 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND HESITATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: BOTH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND BOTH FRON...

Apr 18, 2005 Suspension 33,077 mi

THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SUSPENSION PROBLEM. DRIVER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A PART FOR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. . *AK THE DEFECTIVE...

Apr 18, 2005 Suspension 33,077 mi

THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A SUSPENSION PROBLEM. DRIVER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A PART FOR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. . *AK THE DEFECTIVE...

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WOULD BE HARD TO STEER. RECALL 02V146000 CONCERNING FRONT SUSPENSION ARM WAS ISSUED. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WOULD BE HARD TO STEER. RECALL 02V146000 CONCERNING FRONT SUSPENSION ARM WAS ISSUED. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LOUD KNOCKING UNDER FRONT OF THE CAR, I REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND NOISE STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE KNOCKING HAS COME BACK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE HARD TO MOVE AND SOMETIME JERKS TO THE SIDE. ALSO THE WHOLE TAIL LIGHT GOES OUT, I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS FOUR TIMES ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH.*...

Apr 4, 2005 Suspension

LOUD KNOCKING UNDER FRONT OF THE CAR, I REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND NOISE STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE KNOCKING HAS COME BACK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE HARD TO MOVE AND SOMETIME JERKS TO THE SIDE. ALSO THE WHOLE TAIL LIGHT GOES OUT, I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS FOUR TIMES ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH.*...

Apr 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LOUD KNOCKING UNDER FRONT OF THE CAR, I REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND NOISE STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE KNOCKING HAS COME BACK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE HARD TO MOVE AND SOMETIME JERKS TO THE SIDE. ALSO THE WHOLE TAIL LIGHT GOES OUT, I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS FOUR TIMES ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH.*...

Apr 4, 2005 Suspension

LOUD KNOCKING UNDER FRONT OF THE CAR, I REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND NOISE STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE KNOCKING HAS COME BACK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE HARD TO MOVE AND SOMETIME JERKS TO THE SIDE. ALSO THE WHOLE TAIL LIGHT GOES OUT, I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS FOUR TIMES ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH.*...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I EXPERIENCED TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT ALSO DURING THIS TIME THE CAR WAS "HESITATING" AT VARIOUS TIMES BOTH ON ACCELERATION AND CRUISING. ON FEB 3, 2005, AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE AFTER A QUICK STOP AT THE STORE, THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT "...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I EXPERIENCED TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT ALSO DURING THIS TIME THE CAR WAS "HESITATING" AT VARIOUS TIMES BOTH ON ACCELERATION AND CRUISING. ON FEB 3, 2005, AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE AFTER A QUICK STOP AT THE STORE, THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT "...

Feb 14, 2005 Electrical System Fire

THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. DRIVER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Feb 14, 2005 Electrical System Fire

THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. DRIVER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Dec 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,322 mi

REAR MUFFLER, AND GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ROTTED AND LOOSE. *JB

Dec 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,322 mi

REAR MUFFLER, AND GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ROTTED AND LOOSE. *JB

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD THE COMPUTER RESET AT 36000 MILES. VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD THE COMPUTER RESET AT 36000 MILES. VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, CAR JERKS AND SPUTTERS, COULD CAUSE A CRASH SES LIGHT CAME ON, CAR IDLES ROUGH, CAR STALLS REPLACED ALL 6 IGNITION COILS, PROBLEM RECURRED A FEW DAYS LATER. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System 58,000 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, CAR JERKS AND SPUTTERS, COULD CAUSE A CRASH SES LIGHT CAME ON, CAR IDLES ROUGH, CAR STALLS REPLACED ALL 6 IGNITION COILS, PROBLEM RECURRED A FEW DAYS LATER. *JB

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

BOTH OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST. THEN THE LIGHT JUST STAYED ON. *JB *SC

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

BOTH OXYGEN SENSORS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST. THEN THE LIGHT JUST STAYED ON. *JB *SC

Oct 11, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA COLD START SENSOR AND THE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM? ALSO, I WAS NEVER SENT A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION, CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM. IS IT TO LATE TO HAVE THIS REPLACED? WHY WAS I NOT CONTAC...

Oct 11, 2004 Electrical System 22,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA COLD START SENSOR AND THE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM? ALSO, I WAS NEVER SENT A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION, CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM. IS IT TO LATE TO HAVE THIS REPLACED? WHY WAS I NOT CONTAC...

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

REAR MUFFLER FLANGE WILL COMPLETELY RUST-THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF MUFFLER AND INTAKE PIPE. EXHAUST FUMES WILL LEAK AT THIS POINT WHICH IS NEAR REAR PASSENGAR SEATING. BOTH MUFFLER AND CORRESPONDING EXHAUST PIPES ARE SOLID AND RELATIVELY FREE OF RUST, HOWEVER FAILURE OF THIS FLANGE RESULTED IN ...

Sep 29, 2004 Child Seat

CPST CHECKING CAR SEATS FOUND LATCH ANCHOR ON 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA TO HAVE UNUSUALLY LONG SIDES (? 3CM). LATCH HOOKS FROM CHILD RESTRAINT HAD MIGRATED TO THE SIDE PORTION OF THE ANCHORS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A PROBLEM OR NOT, BUT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN IT.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

REAR MUFFLER FLANGE WILL COMPLETELY RUST-THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF MUFFLER AND INTAKE PIPE. EXHAUST FUMES WILL LEAK AT THIS POINT WHICH IS NEAR REAR PASSENGAR SEATING. BOTH MUFFLER AND CORRESPONDING EXHAUST PIPES ARE SOLID AND RELATIVELY FREE OF RUST, HOWEVER FAILURE OF THIS FLANGE RESULTED IN ...

Sep 29, 2004 Child Seat

CPST CHECKING CAR SEATS FOUND LATCH ANCHOR ON 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA TO HAVE UNUSUALLY LONG SIDES (? 3CM). LATCH HOOKS FROM CHILD RESTRAINT HAD MIGRATED TO THE SIDE PORTION OF THE ANCHORS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A PROBLEM OR NOT, BUT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN IT.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility 22,000 mi

WHEN COMING OUT OF AN ANTIQUE SHOP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE GLASS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. GLASS WAS ALL OVER DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER TAKE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE WINDO...

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility 22,000 mi

WHEN COMING OUT OF AN ANTIQUE SHOP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE GLASS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. GLASS WAS ALL OVER DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER TAKE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE WINDO...

Sep 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,900 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULSATE WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY TO PAY A TOLL, MAKING THE CAR DIFFICULT TO STEER. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A NISSAN DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE CAR HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES AND WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO COVER THE OBVIOUSLY DEF...

Sep 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,900 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULSATE WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY TO PAY A TOLL, MAKING THE CAR DIFFICULT TO STEER. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A NISSAN DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE CAR HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES AND WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO COVER THE OBVIOUSLY DEF...

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN PART. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN PART. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED. AS A RESULT, WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE FUEL LEAKED. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED. AS A RESULT, WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE FUEL LEAKED. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment

I BELIEVE THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT I PURCHASED FOR MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA IS BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BY KYB AMERICA, LLC (SUBSIDIARY OF KAYABA INDUSTRY COMPANIES). PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ABS LINE AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE CAN NOT BE ACHIEVED DUE TO REASONS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXCERPT OF CORRESP...

Jun 16, 2004 Suspension

I BELIEVE THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT I PURCHASED FOR MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA IS BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BY KYB AMERICA, LLC (SUBSIDIARY OF KAYABA INDUSTRY COMPANIES). PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ABS LINE AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE CAN NOT BE ACHIEVED DUE TO REASONS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXCERPT OF CORRESP...

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment

I BELIEVE THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT I PURCHASED FOR MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA IS BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BY KYB AMERICA, LLC (SUBSIDIARY OF KAYABA INDUSTRY COMPANIES). PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ABS LINE AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE CAN NOT BE ACHIEVED DUE TO REASONS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXCERPT OF CORRESP...

Jun 16, 2004 Suspension

I BELIEVE THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT I PURCHASED FOR MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA IS BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BY KYB AMERICA, LLC (SUBSIDIARY OF KAYABA INDUSTRY COMPANIES). PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ABS LINE AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE CAN NOT BE ACHIEVED DUE TO REASONS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXCERPT OF CORRESP...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,090 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND TURNED. ...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,090 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND TURNED. ...

May 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

May 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System

CONTROL FOR HEAT & A/C REFUSED TO WORK. THERE WAS N HEAT IN THE CAR AND A/C LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED SAME AND IT LASTED A FEW MINUTES AND HEAT WENT OFF AGAIN. CURRENTLY SITUATION IS REVERSED I NOW HAVE HEAT BUT NO A/C. COMPLAINED TO NISSAN ON 11/11/03 - COMPLAINT #4329371, & 4/29/0...

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System

CONTROL FOR HEAT & A/C REFUSED TO WORK. THERE WAS N HEAT IN THE CAR AND A/C LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED SAME AND IT LASTED A FEW MINUTES AND HEAT WENT OFF AGAIN. CURRENTLY SITUATION IS REVERSED I NOW HAVE HEAT BUT NO A/C. COMPLAINED TO NISSAN ON 11/11/03 - COMPLAINT #4329371, & 4/29/0...

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System

CONTROL FOR HEAT & A/C REFUSED TO WORK. THERE WAS N HEAT IN THE CAR AND A/C LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED SAME AND IT LASTED A FEW MINUTES AND HEAT WENT OFF AGAIN. CURRENTLY SITUATION IS REVERSED I NOW HAVE HEAT BUT NO A/C. COMPLAINED TO NISSAN ON 11/11/03 - COMPLAINT #4329371, & 4/29/0...

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System

CONTROL FOR HEAT & A/C REFUSED TO WORK. THERE WAS N HEAT IN THE CAR AND A/C LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED SAME AND IT LASTED A FEW MINUTES AND HEAT WENT OFF AGAIN. CURRENTLY SITUATION IS REVERSED I NOW HAVE HEAT BUT NO A/C. COMPLAINED TO NISSAN ON 11/11/03 - COMPLAINT #4329371, & 4/29/0...

Apr 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

THE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THEM TO WARP. WHEN THE ROTORS WARPED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE FASTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE WORSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THIS COULD RESULT IN CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Apr 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

THE ROTORS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THEM TO WARP. WHEN THE ROTORS WARPED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE FASTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE WORSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THIS COULD RESULT IN CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS ON EITHER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Dec 26, 2003 Electrical System 45,650 mi

APPROX 1 MO AGO MY BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO MECHANICAL EFFECT NOTED. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTED GOOD AND THE CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. THEN ONE DAY ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL AT 75 MPH THE LIGHTS CAME ON. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF ...

Dec 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

MY ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED AT 17,000 (11/30/2001) AND 32,000 (11/15/2002) MILES DUE TO VIBRATION ON BRAKING. THE SERVICE REP CLAIMS IT IS DUE TO THE ROTORS WARPING DUE TO HEATING UP AND CLAIMS IT IS DUE TO DRIVING HABITS. I DRIVE PRIMARILY HIGHWAY MILES AND LIMITED CITY DRIVING AND THIS REASONING...

Dec 26, 2003 Electrical System 45,650 mi

APPROX 1 MO AGO MY BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO MECHANICAL EFFECT NOTED. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTED GOOD AND THE CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. THEN ONE DAY ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL AT 75 MPH THE LIGHTS CAME ON. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF ...

Dec 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

MY ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED AT 17,000 (11/30/2001) AND 32,000 (11/15/2002) MILES DUE TO VIBRATION ON BRAKING. THE SERVICE REP CLAIMS IT IS DUE TO THE ROTORS WARPING DUE TO HEATING UP AND CLAIMS IT IS DUE TO DRIVING HABITS. I DRIVE PRIMARILY HIGHWAY MILES AND LIMITED CITY DRIVING AND THIS REASONING...

Dec 12, 2003 Structure 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Dec 12, 2003 Electrical System 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Dec 12, 2003 Suspension 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Dec 12, 2003 Structure 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Dec 12, 2003 Electrical System 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Dec 12, 2003 Suspension 14,125 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE SUSPENSION DUE TO THE VIN, BUT EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM STATED ON THE RECALL. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD TO GET A REALIGNMENT, THE BOTTOM COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT/LEFT AND THERE WAS AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM WHERE THE BAT...

Nov 20, 2003 Wheels

LEASED 2001 MAXIMA ANNIVERSARY EDITION. COMING OFF LEASE 11/28/03. NISSAN SENDS MAN TO INSPECT VEHICLE. MAN SAYS LIP OF THREE WHEELS ARE SCRATCHED (THEY ARE) AND THAT WE MUST REPLACE THEM AT A COST OF $559.00 PER WHEEL AS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON VEHICLE. ANYONE WHO KNOWS THE MAXIMA SE KNOWS N...

Nov 20, 2003 Wheels

LEASED 2001 MAXIMA ANNIVERSARY EDITION. COMING OFF LEASE 11/28/03. NISSAN SENDS MAN TO INSPECT VEHICLE. MAN SAYS LIP OF THREE WHEELS ARE SCRATCHED (THEY ARE) AND THAT WE MUST REPLACE THEM AT A COST OF $559.00 PER WHEEL AS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON VEHICLE. ANYONE WHO KNOWS THE MAXIMA SE KNOWS N...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON APPROXIMATELY 70% OF THE TIME. PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 2000. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON APPROXIMATELY 70% OF THE TIME. PURCHASED CAR IN NOV 2000. *LA

Sep 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, BRAKE ROTORS WARPS IN LESS THAN 15,000 MI. 02 SENSOR FAILED < 15,000 MI, NEED BRAKES REPLACED LESS THAN EVERY 15,000 MI. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN FRONT OF AUTOMOBILE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO ISOLATE AND REPAIR. AUTOMOBILE IS NO DAM GOOD. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, BRAKE ROTORS WARPS IN LESS THAN 15,000 MI. 02 SENSOR FAILED < 15,000 MI, NEED BRAKES REPLACED LESS THAN EVERY 15,000 MI. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN FRONT OF AUTOMOBILE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO ISOLATE AND REPAIR. AUTOMOBILE IS NO DAM GOOD. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, BRAKE ROTORS WARPS IN LESS THAN 15,000 MI. 02 SENSOR FAILED < 15,000 MI, NEED BRAKES REPLACED LESS THAN EVERY 15,000 MI. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN FRONT OF AUTOMOBILE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO ISOLATE AND REPAIR. AUTOMOBILE IS NO DAM GOOD. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, BRAKE ROTORS WARPS IN LESS THAN 15,000 MI. 02 SENSOR FAILED < 15,000 MI, NEED BRAKES REPLACED LESS THAN EVERY 15,000 MI. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN FRONT OF AUTOMOBILE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO ISOLATE AND REPAIR. AUTOMOBILE IS NO DAM GOOD. *JB

Aug 18, 2003 Tires 23,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2001 MAXIMA IT CAME WITH TOYO TIRES FROM THE FACTORY. I GOT A FLAT AND WENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED THEY WOULDNT FIX IT BECAUSE THE TIRE AND THE OTHER TIRES ON THE CAR ARE DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES HAD 23,000 MILES ON THEM AND WERE QUITE WORN NOT WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A PREMIUM TIRE. THE LA...

Aug 18, 2003 Tires 23,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2001 MAXIMA IT CAME WITH TOYO TIRES FROM THE FACTORY. I GOT A FLAT AND WENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED THEY WOULDNT FIX IT BECAUSE THE TIRE AND THE OTHER TIRES ON THE CAR ARE DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES HAD 23,000 MILES ON THEM AND WERE QUITE WORN NOT WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A PREMIUM TIRE. THE LA...

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

EVERY 15000 MILES FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLE OF THE SAME MAKE/MODEL, BUT DIFFERENT YEARS, AND THEY ARE BOTH SUFFERING THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

EVERY 15000 MILES FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLE OF THE SAME MAKE/MODEL, BUT DIFFERENT YEARS, AND THEY ARE BOTH SUFFERING THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Steering

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Equipment

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Steering

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 11, 2003 Equipment

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRONT ROTORS. *MR THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD SET OF FRONT ROTORS AND THE LATEST SET WARPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND PULLED TO THE SIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR BRAKE WORK SIX TIMES. THE CONSUMER OWNED MANY...

Aug 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,683 mi

WITHIN 50,000 MILES ROTERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN RESURFACED ONCE. THE FIRST ROTOR REPLACEMENT OCCURRED AT 15, 000 MILES. SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM RANGE FROM SHAKING STEERING WHEEL, HAVING TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO REDUCE SHAKING AND GRINDING SOUNDS THAT OCCUR DURING BREAKING. T...

Aug 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,683 mi

WITHIN 50,000 MILES ROTERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN RESURFACED ONCE. THE FIRST ROTOR REPLACEMENT OCCURRED AT 15, 000 MILES. SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM RANGE FROM SHAKING STEERING WHEEL, HAVING TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO REDUCE SHAKING AND GRINDING SOUNDS THAT OCCUR DURING BREAKING. T...

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR HIGHER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED. THE DRIVER SUSPECTED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. *NLM *CB *NLM

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR HIGHER THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED. THE DRIVER SUSPECTED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. *NLM *CB *NLM

Jul 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

WARPED ROTORS RESURFACED ONCE 18,000 MILES AGO BECAUSE OF HEAVY VIBRATION IN STEERING ON BRAKING (CLOSE TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR). EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AGAIN AND DEALER CLAIMS IT'S DUE TO DRIVE HABITS AND REFUSES TO SERVICE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE WARPED ROTORS CAUSES YOU TO HAVE TO PUM...

Jul 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

WARPED ROTORS RESURFACED ONCE 18,000 MILES AGO BECAUSE OF HEAVY VIBRATION IN STEERING ON BRAKING (CLOSE TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR). EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AGAIN AND DEALER CLAIMS IT'S DUE TO DRIVE HABITS AND REFUSES TO SERVICE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE WARPED ROTORS CAUSES YOU TO HAVE TO PUM...

Jul 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALMOST EVERY 10,000 MILES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. ON 7/18/2003 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RESURFACED THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND BACK. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALMOST EVERY 10,000 MILES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. ON 7/18/2003 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RESURFACED THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND BACK. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE STEERING TO SHAKE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED - ON MY MAXIMA I HAVE NEEDED TO HAVE THE DISKS TURNED 3 TIMES (1ST TIME AT 13K MILES) AND THEN THE ROTORS REPLACED BEFORE I HAD 30K MILES ON MY CAR. NOW AT 44500 I NEED TO GET THE DISKS TURNED AGAIN. I HAD A 98 MAXIMA BEFORE THE 01 AND NEVE...

Jun 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 82,732 mi

VEHICLE SPEED DIAL INDICATOR STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS COULD BE AS A RESULT OF A SENSOR FAILURE.*AK

Jun 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE STEERING TO SHAKE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED - ON MY MAXIMA I HAVE NEEDED TO HAVE THE DISKS TURNED 3 TIMES (1ST TIME AT 13K MILES) AND THEN THE ROTORS REPLACED BEFORE I HAD 30K MILES ON MY CAR. NOW AT 44500 I NEED TO GET THE DISKS TURNED AGAIN. I HAD A 98 MAXIMA BEFORE THE 01 AND NEVE...

Jun 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 82,732 mi

VEHICLE SPEED DIAL INDICATOR STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS COULD BE AS A RESULT OF A SENSOR FAILURE.*AK

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,500 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING BRAKE ROTOR WARPING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE DEALER REFUSES TO EVEN INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,500 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING BRAKE ROTOR WARPING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE DEALER REFUSES TO EVEN INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000-6,000 MILES BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED, CAUSING A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE WHILE BRAKING. NISSAN, ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PART, WOULD REPAIR ROTORS OR REPLACE THEM, BUT IT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY REPAIR, AS THEY WOULD BECOME WARPED AGAIN AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. NISSAN ...

Feb 10, 2003 Equipment

EVERY 3,000-6,000 MILES BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED, CAUSING A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE WHILE BRAKING. NISSAN, ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PART, WOULD REPAIR ROTORS OR REPLACE THEM, BUT IT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY REPAIR, AS THEY WOULD BECOME WARPED AGAIN AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. NISSAN ...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 28,000 mi

FRONT ROTORS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN 60,000 AND NISSAN SAYS THAT THIS IS DUE TO DRIVING HABITS, I.E., ROTORS GET HOT AND THEN FAIL. REFERENCE # 4029350 PERJUDY EXT. 3773. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS EACH TIME AND I FIND NO FAULT WITH DEALER WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAU...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVERY 3,000-6,000 MILES BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED, CAUSING A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE WHILE BRAKING. NISSAN, ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PART, WOULD REPAIR ROTORS OR REPLACE THEM, BUT IT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY REPAIR, AS THEY WOULD BECOME WARPED AGAIN AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. NISSAN ...

Feb 10, 2003 Equipment

EVERY 3,000-6,000 MILES BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED, CAUSING A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHILE WHILE BRAKING. NISSAN, ACKNOWLEDGING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PART, WOULD REPAIR ROTORS OR REPLACE THEM, BUT IT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY REPAIR, AS THEY WOULD BECOME WARPED AGAIN AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. NISSAN ...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 28,000 mi

FRONT ROTORS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN 60,000 AND NISSAN SAYS THAT THIS IS DUE TO DRIVING HABITS, I.E., ROTORS GET HOT AND THEN FAIL. REFERENCE # 4029350 PERJUDY EXT. 3773. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS EACH TIME AND I FIND NO FAULT WITH DEALER WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAU...

Dec 4, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Dec 4, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Dec 4, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Dec 4, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Dec 4, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Dec 4, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD BROKEN STRUTS, SPRING REALIGNMENT, WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY.

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Aug 7, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER TURNED OFF ENGINE AND NOTICED SMOKE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRE ON THE ELECTRONIC MOTOR MOUNT WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *AK

Aug 7, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER TURNED OFF ENGINE AND NOTICED SMOKE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRE ON THE ELECTRONIC MOTOR MOUNT WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *AK

Jul 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE WARPING AFTER ONLY 15000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE WARPING AFTER ONLY 15000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Tires

AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE IN AUGUST 2001, I TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER FIVE TIMES BECAUSE OF THE STEERING AND VIBRATION OF THE TIRES AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Tires

AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE IN AUGUST 2001, I TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER FIVE TIMES BECAUSE OF THE STEERING AND VIBRATION OF THE TIRES AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. MILEAGE READING IS INCORRECT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A NOISE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER ,AND RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE , BRIDGESTONE, POTENZA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. MILEAGE READING IS INCORRECT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A NOISE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER ,AND RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE , BRIDGESTONE, POTENZA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK, INSTANTLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE WALL. DAMAGE WAS $5000.00. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP, NOT INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK *YD

May 3, 2002 Power Train Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK, INSTANTLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE WALL. DAMAGE WAS $5000.00. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP, NOT INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK *YD

May 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK, INSTANTLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE WALL. DAMAGE WAS $5000.00. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP, NOT INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK *YD

May 3, 2002 Power Train Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK, INSTANTLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE WALL. DAMAGE WAS $5000.00. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP, NOT INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK *YD

Apr 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LUMP BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TOP OF MY FOOT (10.5 SHOE SIZE) PRESSES AGAINST A LUMP WHICH STOPS ME FROM APPLYING MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE. TO AVOID THIS, I HAVE TO POSITION MY FOOT AT AN ANGLE. UNFORTUNATELY, WHEN I NEED TO APPLY THE BRAKE IN A HURRY, THE LAST T...

Apr 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LUMP BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TOP OF MY FOOT (10.5 SHOE SIZE) PRESSES AGAINST A LUMP WHICH STOPS ME FROM APPLYING MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE. TO AVOID THIS, I HAVE TO POSITION MY FOOT AT AN ANGLE. UNFORTUNATELY, WHEN I NEED TO APPLY THE BRAKE IN A HURRY, THE LAST T...

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION IS NOT DESIGNED TO ACCOMDATE 4 ADULT PASSENGERS. TRUNK WAS EMPTY WITH FOUR PASSENGERS AND REAR SUSPENSION WOULD BOTTOM OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED, UNHELPFUL, AND MOST LIKELY STALLING UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRES.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION IS NOT DESIGNED TO ACCOMDATE 4 ADULT PASSENGERS. TRUNK WAS EMPTY WITH FOUR PASSENGERS AND REAR SUSPENSION WOULD BOTTOM OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED, UNHELPFUL, AND MOST LIKELY STALLING UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRES.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER AND LIFTED HOOD AND FOUND HEAVY SMOKE AND WIRES BURNING, CONSUMER CUT OFF ENGINE AND BURNING STOPPED, THEN CALLED AAA.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER AND LIFTED HOOD AND FOUND HEAVY SMOKE AND WIRES BURNING, CONSUMER CUT OFF ENGINE AND BURNING STOPPED, THEN CALLED AAA.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND LOSS OF BRAKES OCCURRED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH AIR BAG MATTER. *SLC

Feb 20, 2001 Tires Crash

TOYO ALL SEASON, PROXES, P215/55R16 DOT CXVD7A21000, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, $ 8000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, BLOWOUT ON RIGHT REAR TIRE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL STRIKING A BARRIER WALL. *AK *SLC

Feb 20, 2001 Tires Crash

TOYO ALL SEASON, PROXES, P215/55R16 DOT CXVD7A21000, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, $ 8000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, BLOWOUT ON RIGHT REAR TIRE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION AT 65 MPH, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL STRIKING A BARRIER WALL. *AK *SLC