Nissan Maxima 1980-2012

Model Maxima made by Nissan got 8 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Nissan Maxima 1980 0 0 5 0 0
Nissan Maxima 1981 0 0 5 0 0
Nissan Maxima 1982 0 0 5 2 4
Nissan Maxima 1983 0 0 5 2 8
Nissan Maxima 1984 6 0 5 2 39
Nissan Maxima 1985 6 2 5 2 65
Nissan Maxima 1986 3 2 5 2 77
Nissan Maxima 1987 3 1 5 2 202
Nissan Maxima 1988 3 1 5 2 73
Nissan Maxima 1989 2 4 9 0 94
Nissan Maxima 1990 2 4 9 0 142
Nissan Maxima 1991 2 4 9 0 107
Nissan Maxima 1992 3 5 13 2 142
Nissan Maxima 1993 3 6 12 1 102
Nissan Maxima 1994 3 5 12 0 129
Nissan Maxima 1995 2 5 67 3 212
Nissan Maxima 1996 2 5 57 0 122
Nissan Maxima 1997 2 6 57 1 142
Nissan Maxima 1998 2 6 57 0 155
Nissan Maxima 1999 2 4 48 0 222
Nissan Maxima 2000 2 3 96 0 486
Nissan Maxima 2001 2 4 87 0 217
Nissan Maxima 2002 2 5 60 0 219
Nissan Maxima 2003 2 1 39 0 176
Nissan Maxima 2004 3 2 80 1 2650
Nissan Maxima 2005 2 2 51 0 2500
Nissan Maxima 2006 2 2 37 0 1377
Nissan Maxima 2007 1 1 36 2 152
Nissan Maxima 2008 1 0 36 2 54
Nissan Maxima 2009 1 1 29 0 328
Nissan Maxima 2010 1 1 34 0 76
Nissan Maxima 2011 0 0 19 0 35
Nissan Maxima 2012 0 0 10 0 6

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
0306807/08/200310002934Horn and lamp response set by keyfob do not match display screen settings. *tt10/01/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
99048G06/21/200499048J10001335Original equipment and genuine nissan replacement battery ratings. 1982 - 2003 all nissan and 2004 maxima. *tt this bulletin replaced previous bulletin dated march 4, 2003 to include 1982-2004 all nissan and 2005 altima. *tt04/30/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod08/12/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0306707/07/200310002223Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1284 a/f sensor bank-2 (rich monitor) stored in the ecm (engine control module). 2004 model. *tt08/15/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
0303104/03/200310001744Engine will not start. nissan vehicle immobilizer system/nissan anti-theft system (nvis/nats) description / key registration. 2004 model. *tt06/24/2003
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NTB-09-12911/17/200910032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service04/07/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0304404/24/200310001731Special automatic transmission fluid requirements. 2004 maxima *tt06/24/2003
FC001006201/01/199539743Automatic transmission slips in reverse and has no engine braking in d1 range after overhaul. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
NTB9804306/01/1998601860Remanufactured automatic transaxle solenoid valve assembly replacement procedure. *yc08/28/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY
0306606/27/200310002827Rattle or buzz from rear parcel shelf. 2004 model. *tt09/25/2003
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NTB-09-10109/29/200910031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
0304905/08/200310001728Sunroof hits wind deflector when closing. 2004 maxima *tt06/24/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
01/25/19965
 Passenger airbag deployment was violent, causing massive chest injuries, resulting in fatality. *sd
01/16/19966
 Deployment of passenger's airbag was violent, causing fatality. (attorney for client)*sd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
 Wiring harness failed. *yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
08/20/20021
 Consumer states that there having problems with the wiring harness when driving making it difficult to roll down the power windows. dealer notified. nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
04/11/20031440103/20/2003
 (nissan maxima 2004) headlights were not bright enough and made it difficult to drive. dealer notified.*ak *ts *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 Transmission rough in the 40-50 mph range as changing in and out of overdrive.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
04/03/19953
 Oily film developed on the interior of the windows, impairing visibility. *ak
WHEELS - RIM
 Owner was not informed that vehicle had been involved in a collision prior to purchase. dealer refuses to repair or buy back the vehicle. the rear passenger side wheel base was cracked.