Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| NTB00088 | 10/31/2000 | 618790 | Some vehicles may exhibit steering wheel / body vibration or brake pedal pulsation when braking (especially during high speed braking),and / or brake judder. *tt | 04/30/2001 | |
| NTB00016 | 02/11/2000 | 610984 | Some vehicles may demonstrate a loud, low frequency groan noise coming from the front brakes during stopping. *tt | 05/23/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 07/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the brake pedal had become corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed corrosion on brake pedal. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. pmb | |||
| 07/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima. the contact stated while the vehicle was taken to the dealer the dealer confirmed corrosion on brake pedal. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. rds | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| I have a nissan maxima 2000 gxe sedan. every winter during snow days, i press the breaks very hard and i feel a rod is trying to stop the car. car never gets completly stop, some times i avoid accidents. i have changed brakes, brake pads, tires many times. this has been a problem since long aa while now. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 12000 | ||
| Bought the maxima new and at 12000 miles had to have the rotors turned. the dealer and nissan said it was my driving habits. i promptly told them that this is the first car i had this done to (other than a used 74 vega i had in high school). now the car is at 22,000 miles (and is only a little over 3 years old) and the vibration is back. the first time they turned the rotors it cost me $120 (but after complaining to nissan they gave me a &100 service credit). but i have to do it again and think that it is certainly not my driving habits thar are causing this. and the commercials they had promoted this car as some kind of sports car ('cars like it - 0') driving very fast on the salt lakes where speed records are set. my problem was i believed the commercial. other than this i am happy with the car, but am considering replacing the rotors with some other manufacturer's if that is possible. | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| The car has a strong vibration in the front end when the brakes are applied. the noise started as a mild thumping feel in the brake pedal. we first reported this to the dealership in which we purchased the car. the report was made in june 2001. we were told that the rotors were glazed at 8000 miles and that a charge of $120 was required. we strongly disagreed with this diagnosis. for the most part we drove the car locally below 40 mph. as we have been driving the vehicle more and more frequently on the highway at 50-65 mph the vibration has gotten worse. the rotors are warped and are getting worse the more the car is driven. after reading similar nhtsa complaints that described the exact same problem my concerns heightened since my wife uses this car to transport our young children. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| I have a nissan maxima 2000 gxe sedan. every winter during snow days, i press the breaks very hard and i feel a rod is trying to stop the car. car never gets completly stop, some times i avoid accidents. i have changed brakes, brake pads, tires many times. this has been a problem since long aa while now. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | 08/01/2002 | |
| Problems with vehicle's ignition coils, brake caliper, pads and rotors.*mr the vehicle ignition coil failed at 37000 miles. all six coils were replaced. one week later the left rear brake caliper locked up. all four rotors and brake pads were replaced at 36200 miles. the consumer feels the repairs may have been covered under a service bulletin 624020 for the ignition and service bulletin 618790 for the brakes. the consumer seeks reimbursement for the cost of the repairs. *nm | |||
| 10000 | 1 | 08/22/2000 | |
| When brakes are applied the vehicles front end vibrates. this can result in loss of control of vehicle because the vibration is so severe. there is a tis bulletin for the brakes ntb00-088a. ts *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Rotors cause severe drievability problems at speeds over 40 mph and may impact effectivesness of abs system. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| 1. on cold days, proceeding to drive after brief warm-up, engine nearly stalls when rpm reaches around 2000. it feels like someone applied brakes with a lot of force. 2. car stalled numerous times at the light, could not restart the engine for 30-45 sec afterwards. 3. dealer checked the engine could not find the problem. | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph could step on brakes pedal to stop or to slow down, but brakes will not operate. could feel pedal pulsing. had taken vehicle for repairs before on pads and rotors. currently, same repair needed to be done.*ak | |||
| When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling 20 mph consumer placed foot on brake and pedal went all the way to floor. as a result, vehicle hit another vehicle. /no damge or injuries occurred. dealer has checked, but still cannot find cause. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 09/19/2000 |
| Ignition coils have failed and been replaced and now abs/tcs indicator lights flash on and off; dealer told me abs was not operational if the light was on, but abs is operational based on self-test on the road. based on the number of electrical/ignition complaints, it is clearly an electrical problem that nissan and/or the dealer is not addressing.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| While applying brakes vehicle will vibrate and tremble. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| I bought the car new and right around 17k miles front end began to shake when i braked at 70 to slow down it continued to get worse so i took it in aroun 20k miles rotars were warped they turned then i said ok it is very early for these rotors to get warped so early but dealer offered no explanation. now at 30000 i am back in for the same reason the car vibrates violently at high speeds if i break to stop my neighbor has the same problem at 20k miles. i also have this graoning noise coming from my brakes when i brakes at low speeds the noise is almost like what one would hear if the rotars were slippery and the pads were trying to grip it. i am not sure what the dealer will do today but i asked them to replace it and not turn the rotars everytime we turn them they loose mass. i also told them that i don't want to be back in another 5-10k miles. what after the warranty i don't want a break job every couple of months @ $30k these cars better have breaks that last but more important than that there may be a safety issue here it is not pleasant to experience the vibrations at high speeds when one is trying to slow down it could end up causing an accident. please look into this. thx so much!!!*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Steering wheel shakes volently when at high speeds and pressi9ng the brakes. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph could step on brakes pedal to stop or to slow down, but brakes will not operate. could feel pedal pulsing. had taken vehicle for repairs before on pads and rotors. currently, same repair needed to be done.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 29000 | 10 | 11/15/2002 |
| I purchased a used 2000 nissan maxima that had 28,000 miles on it almost 3 years ago. i have only put 6,000 miles on the car, but have had problems with the check engine light being on almost continuously since i purchased the vehicle. i took it to my regular mechanic when it had to pass smog inspection. he temporarily fixed the engine light problem, but soon as i accelerated over 50 miles per hour, the light came on again. i have also had problems with the brakes, which had to be completely replaced twice, the ignition (car wouldn't start), and, a problem with the car when downshifting (engine seizes up violently). there is also a suspension problem, as car makes loud noise every time i have to go over speed bumps. my son is ready to get his driver's license, and i will have to get rid of this car at a loss, as i do not feel the car is safe for him to drive. *jb | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 16252 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| Front rotors/pads completely wore out. consumer replaced them three times in just 40, 000 miles. *ak rotors resurfaced twice by dealer. once on 11/19/01 at 16252 miles. second was on 04/29/02 at 21510 miles. the third was 10/10/03 at 40000 miles. this repair was by a private motor shop. *ph | |||
| Front brake pads wear prematurely. dealer has has replaced front brake pads twice. please providefurther information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 38000 | 4 | 05/21/2000 |
| 2000 maxima engine failed. piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. *ts the rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. the drive belts were replaced. *jb the deck lid light bulb was replaced. the consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. updated 03/20/06. *jb | |||
| 01/31/2003 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors have been fixed 3 times within 30,000 miles. the car was shaking and vibrating when driving above 55 mph.*ak | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 22000 | 3 | 04/19/2001 |
| Brake rotors warped after 20,000 miles. i have had them replaced 3 times because they were too warped to turn. *la | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 4 | 10/14/1999 | |
| The front rotors warp about every 12,000 miles. each time, the dealer has either replaced or re-surfaced the rotors. this is a known defect, and nissan hasn't corrected the issue. so far, my rotors have been serviced 4 times, and now coming on number 5. *la | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 16252 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| Front rotors/pads completely wore out. consumer replaced them three times in just 40, 000 miles. *ak rotors resurfaced twice by dealer. once on 11/19/01 at 16252 miles. second was on 04/29/02 at 21510 miles. the third was 10/10/03 at 40000 miles. this repair was by a private motor shop. *ph | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving at 55mph steering becomes erratic upon applying the brakes. vehicle vibrates and shakes uncontrollably. also brakes make a grinding noise. *ak | |||
| 06/05/2002 | 1700 | 4 | |
| Every fifteen thousand miles front brake rotors have to be replaced due to warping. consumer owns two of the same vehicles, but different years, both experience the same problem. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 42000 | ||
| The vehicles rotors warped prematurely. the dealer has been notified. *nlm | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was shaking when applying brakes, consumer took vehicle into dealer, and dealer rotated the rotors. 5oo0 miles later, brakes had to be replaced. soon after that vehicle was back in shop to get brakes replaced again.*ak consumer stated front brake rotors were warped*slc | |||
| 01/17/2002 | |||
| While driving 55-65mph and applying brakes vehicle would vibrate. took vehicle to dealership, and indicatiion was that rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Rotors cause severe drievability problems at speeds over 40 mph and may impact effectivesness of abs system. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warped front & rear 12,105 - resurfaced rotors; warped at 19967 -replaced; warped at 28800, resurfaced; rear pads completely worn, front 75% good. dealer saying no known defect, cannot explain. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Whenever consumer goes above 40 mph vehicle starts to shake from warped rotors.*ak | |||