I HAD MY 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA REPAIRED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE AXLE FROM THE FACTORY. THERE WERE SEVERAL BEARINGS MISSING AND IT LOOKED LIKE WHAT APPEARED TO BE WASHERS LOOSE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED, THEIR OPINION WAS THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT (THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT) AND…
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I HAD MY 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA REPAIRED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE AXLE FROM THE FACTORY. THERE WERE SEVERAL BEARINGS MISSING AND IT LOOKED LIKE WHAT APPEARED TO BE WASHERS LOOSE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED, THEIR OPINION WAS THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT (THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT) AND FELT THAT WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE "CAUGHT" IT IN TIME. I SAW THE DEFECTIVE PART MYSELF AND STILL HAVE IT FOR INSPECTION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10063817
32,000 miles · Oct 23, 2003
Suspension
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02V146000 CONCERNING CONTROL ARM:LOWER CONTROL ARM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10044629
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2003
Electrical SystemSuspension
CAR INITIALLY HAD TROUBLE STARTING. THE CAR LATER WOULD NOT START AT ALL; TOWED TO SERICE DEALER. I ALSO NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION. IT IS MAKING A NOISE WITH EACH BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN A LEFT TURN IN MADE.
NHTSA ODI #10005596
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspension
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION.*JB PH
NHTSA ODI #10003948
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2000
Suspension
THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS ARE DEFECTIVE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #785124
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 1999
Suspension
THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE & REPLACED STRUT, BEARING, SPRINGS 6/8/98. AGAIN THE SAME NOISE OCCURED, AND THE BEARING WAS LUBED AND THE CONTROL ARMS WERE TIGHTENED 8/31/98. CURRENTLY, THE CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AND AGAIN VARIOUS PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER AND MUST BE REPLACED BY 1/26/98. THANK YOU FOR Y…
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THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE & REPLACED STRUT, BEARING, SPRINGS 6/8/98. AGAIN THE SAME NOISE OCCURED, AND THE BEARING WAS LUBED AND THE CONTROL ARMS WERE TIGHTENED 8/31/98. CURRENTLY, THE CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AND AGAIN VARIOUS PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER AND MUST BE REPLACED BY 1/26/98. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #702625
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 1997
SuspensionCrash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FRONT WHEEL LOCKUP, CAUSING EXTENSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE, SUCH AS STRUDS/CONTROL ARM, ETC. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
PE02034 · Alternator Fires
Opened Mar 15, 2002 · Closed Jul 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
No summary supplied.
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