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
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
03068 | 07/08/2003 | 10002934 | Horn and lamp response set by keyfob do not match display screen settings. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
99048G | 06/21/2004 | 99048J | 10001335 | Original 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. *tt | 04/30/2003 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
03067 | 07/07/2003 | 10002223 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1284 a/f sensor bank-2 (rich monitor) stored in the ecm (engine control module). 2004 model. *tt | 08/15/2003 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||||
03031 | 04/03/2003 | 10001744 | Engine will not start. nissan vehicle immobilizer system/nissan anti-theft system (nvis/nats) description / key registration. 2004 model. *tt | 06/24/2003 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: 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 service | 04/07/2010 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
03044 | 04/24/2003 | 10001731 | Special automatic transmission fluid requirements. 2004 maxima *tt | 06/24/2003 | |
FC0010062 | 01/01/1995 | 39743 | Automatic transmission slips in reverse and has no engine braking in d1 range after overhaul. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
NTB98043 | 06/01/1998 | 601860 | Remanufactured automatic transaxle solenoid valve assembly replacement procedure. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
03066 | 06/27/2003 | 10002827 | Rattle or buzz from rear parcel shelf. 2004 model. *tt | 09/25/2003 | |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
03049 | 05/08/2003 | 10001728 | Sunroof hits wind deflector when closing. 2004 maxima *tt | 06/24/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
Passenger airbag deployment was violent, causing massive chest injuries, resulting in fatality. *sd | |||
01/16/1996 | 6 | ||
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 | |||
08/20/2002 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
04/11/2003 | 1440 | 1 | 03/20/2003 |
(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 | |||
04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
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. |