IVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEMS FIXED WITH MY NEW CAR. IT HAS BEEN SHAKING (STEERING WHEEL), ON MY 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT, APRIL 8/2004 @ DOBBS NISSAN MEMPHIS, TN. IVE HAD THE CAR IN 5 DIFFERENT CAR DEALERSHIPS--- #1APRIL 12/04 COURTESY NISSAN INC., RICHARDSON, TX-- #2 APRIL 14/04 DOBBS NISSAN, MEMPHI…
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IVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEMS FIXED WITH MY NEW CAR. IT HAS BEEN SHAKING (STEERING WHEEL), ON MY 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT, APRIL 8/2004 @ DOBBS NISSAN MEMPHIS, TN. IVE HAD THE CAR IN 5 DIFFERENT CAR DEALERSHIPS--- #1APRIL 12/04 COURTESY NISSAN INC., RICHARDSON, TX-- #2 APRIL 14/04 DOBBS NISSAN, MEMPHIS, TN---#3 MAY 7/04 CARLOCK, TUPELO, MS ---#4 MAY 17/04 CRUMP NISSAN, JASPER, AL--- #5 COLUMBUS, MS NUMEROUS TIMES. AFTER 5 (FIVE) SETS TIRES, THATS 20 (TWENTY) NEW TIRES, 12 BEING CONTINENTAL ALL WEATHER AND 8 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S-03 AND 10 (TEN) BALANCE JOBS, I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS AROUND 10,000 MILES NOW AND ABOUT HALF OF THEM WERE PUT ON GOING TO THE DEALERS. I SENT A REGISTERED LETTER MAY 25-2004 TO CONSUMERS AFFAIRS, AND THEN NISSAN FLEW IN A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST FROM CA. HE TOOK A FEW PICTURES OF THE TIRES. GUESS WHAT? IT NEEDED A BALANCE JOB. NOW, THE DEALER HAS 2 MORE TIRES ORDERED, IVE HAD TO GET ALL THESE TIRES MYSELF, BUT THE LAST TWO. IM NO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST BUT I BELIEVE ITS THE CAR NOT THE TIRES. LOOKS LIKE THE LEMON LAW IS NEXT!!!*AK
NHTSA ODI #10096305
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2004
Suspension
1. NORMAL DRIVING; 2. BOTH FRONT STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE WERE BLOWN; AND 3. DEALER REPLACED THE PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10096237
85 miles · Oct 6, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicStructureSuspension
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AT ANY SPEED. *AK THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, A DEFECT IN THE RUBBER MOLDING OF THE WINDSHIELD, THE BRAKES SQUEALED, THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND AND A GRINDING SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED A FEW TIMES, THE BRA…
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WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AT ANY SPEED. *AK THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, A DEFECT IN THE RUBBER MOLDING OF THE WINDSHIELD, THE BRAKES SQUEALED, THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND AND A GRINDING SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED A FEW TIMES, THE BRAKES WERE LUBED AND SANDED, POWER STEERING RACK WAS ADJUSTED, BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND A BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES WERE ADDED. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10091813
6,000 miles · Oct 5, 2004
Suspension
STRUTS ON 2004 MAXIMA HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE SO FAR (13,000 MILES PRESENTLY ON CAR). FIRST TIME AT APPROX 6,000 MILES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10093611
7,000 miles · Oct 4, 2004
SuspensionVisibility
SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE BECAUSE IT WAS INSTALLED WRONGLY. THE STRUT SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED, IT MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AS IF IT WAS LOOSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10094937
36 miles · Oct 3, 2004
SteeringSuspension
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 30 MILES, WE WERE THE FIRST ONE'S TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR. DURING THE DRIVE WE NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60-80 MILES PER HOUR. THE SALES PERSON ADVISED US THAT THE CAR SIMPLY NEEDED TO BE BALANCE SINCE IT HAS BEEN SITTING ON THE LOT FOR FOR 4MONTHS AND THE TIRES HAD A DULL …
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I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 30 MILES, WE WERE THE FIRST ONE'S TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR. DURING THE DRIVE WE NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60-80 MILES PER HOUR. THE SALES PERSON ADVISED US THAT THE CAR SIMPLY NEEDED TO BE BALANCE SINCE IT HAS BEEN SITTING ON THE LOT FOR FOR 4MONTHS AND THE TIRES HAD A DULL SPOT. WE SCHEDULED THE SERVICE 4 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE. AFTER THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES WITH BRAND NEW CONTINENTAL TIRES, ALIGNED, ROAD FORCE BALANCE THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIR SAID THAT THE CAR WAS TUNED TO SPEC AND THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY I AM PAYING FOR A DEFECTIVE CAR AND CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MAXVA7@COMCAST.NET. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10093529
1,600 miles · Oct 1, 2004
Suspension
THE MAXIMA HAD 1600 MILES ON IT AND THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT FAILED. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; NO EXCESSIVE ROADS ENCOUNTERED.*AK THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUTS. AT 5500 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT IS BEGINING TO FAIL YET AGAIN. NISSAN IS KNOWINGLY REPLACING DEFECTIVE STRUTS WITH DEFECTIVE S…
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THE MAXIMA HAD 1600 MILES ON IT AND THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT FAILED. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; NO EXCESSIVE ROADS ENCOUNTERED.*AK THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUTS. AT 5500 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT IS BEGINING TO FAIL YET AGAIN. NISSAN IS KNOWINGLY REPLACING DEFECTIVE STRUTS WITH DEFECTIVE STRUTS! THE REASON IS THAT NO OTHER STRUTS ARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
NHTSA ODI #10093438
100 miles · Sep 29, 2004
Suspension
BAD STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AT 45-60 MPH, THEN SEVERE VIBRATION AT 75 MPH (HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEED). MANUFACTURER CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, INDICATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10093325
8,000 miles · Sep 21, 2004
Suspension
NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. 8000 MILES ON MY VEHICAL. PURCHASED CAR IN APRIL. FEW WEEKS AFTERWARDS I HEARD A RATTLING SOUND ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL VERY TIME I DRIVE OVER SMALL BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JULY AFTER MUCH DENIAL THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM AND WAS SENT HOME. NOTHING WAS COR…
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NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. 8000 MILES ON MY VEHICAL. PURCHASED CAR IN APRIL. FEW WEEKS AFTERWARDS I HEARD A RATTLING SOUND ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL VERY TIME I DRIVE OVER SMALL BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JULY AFTER MUCH DENIAL THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM AND WAS SENT HOME. NOTHING WAS CORRECTED AND I STILL HEAR THE SOUND TO THIS DAY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10092964
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE TWICE. FIRST TIME THEY TIGHTENED THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE SECOND TIME DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, RADIATOR FAILED. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL STRESS IN THE GLASS AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE GLASS TO SHATTER, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GLASS IN THE SKYVIEW ROOF. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE04035 · Glass Roof Shattering
Opened Apr 12, 2004 · Closed Jul 13, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON APRIL 12, 2004, BASED ON FIVE REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE SKYVIEW GLASS-PANELED ROOF, WHICH IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA VEHICLES, WOULD SUDDENLY SHATTER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.FIVE INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO ODI, RESULTING IN CUTS TO THE HEAD, HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE.NISSAN DISCOVERED THAT THEIR SUPPLIER FOR THE SKYVIEW GLASS PANELED ROOF DID NOT PROPERLY QUENCH (COOL) THE GLASS AFTER IT WAS FORMED.THE RESULTING TEMPER IMBALANCE COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL STRESS IN THE GLASS AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE GLASS TO SHATTER.NISSAN REPORTS THAT GLASS PRODUCED BEGINNING OCTOBER 23, 2003 WAS PROPERLY QUENCHED.NISSAN HAS INFORMED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL RECALL 32,100 MY 2004 NISSAN MAXIMAS BUILT FROM THE BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION THRU DECEMBER 17, 2003.IT REPORTS THAT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17 ARE NOT AFFECTED.TO CORRECT THE CONDITION NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING SKYVIEW GLASS WITH NEW PROPERLY QUENCHED GLASS.NISSAN WILL BEGIN OWNER NOTIFICATION ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004.ODI IS AWARE OF ONLY ONE COMPLAINT AND NISSAN REPORTS NO COMPLAINTS OF SKYVIEW GLASS PANELED ROOF BREAKAGE ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THE DECEMBER 17 DATE.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED, HOWEVER THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AS APPROPRIATE.
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