Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Nissan / Maxima / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007118010 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle. he shut the
007115328 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. the contact struck a pothole while driving 35 mph. the pothole caused his vehicle to become out of
007104652 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 My 1998 nissan maxima has been misfiring. it turns out that i have bad ignition coils. this is a problem that shouldn't be happening, especially at
006088214 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 On 30 november 2006 i started the car which then quit running and started smoking from under the hood. i could see the alternator was burning so i
006062740 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the alternator caught on fire. there is an nhtsa recall, # 02v171000 regarding the electrical system: alternator/generator/
006059862 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 On thursday, march 16, 2006 at approximately 10:15am i went out to my driveway and started my 1998 nissan maxima. upon starting there was a terrible
006059062 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the front axle is about to break. there is a loud clanking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the dealer determined
005056507 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Recall-nissan maxima alternator ,1998 .open recall,does not need to be original owner. before i was informed of recall alternator stopped working (on
005056506 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Recall-nissan maxima alternator ,1998 .open recall,does not need to be original owner. before i was informed of recall alternator stopped working (on
005049766 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the alternator caught on fire, and the fire was immediately extinguished. the vehicle has
005035527 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Dt: there is a recall for the alternator, however, nissan stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the consumer started the
005035526 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Dt: there is a recall for the alternator, however, nissan stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the consumer started the
003034488 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Air bag lsenson light blinks in fron panel. dealer note after check: ran ecc test with consult found dtc right front seat airbag module open.check
004312856 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Failure of airbag modules. taken to dealer denied coverage to fix under extended warranty, also emailed nissan corporation to request help. nothing
004312855 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Failure of airbag modules. taken to dealer denied coverage to fix under extended warranty, also emailed nissan corporation to request help. nothing
004308409 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Vehicle caught on fire. recall 02v171000 was issued. consumer was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak when the
003278342 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 This is the third time the airbag module has been replaced.the first two times were under warranty and were defects, now that i am at 110000 km i am
003270667 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO DESCRIPTION. *JB
004266519 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Vehicle came to a stop and suddenly accelerated. vehicle crossed the intersection and hit two residential walls, went through a lawn, and hit a lamp
004263320 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 1998 nissan maxima , vin # [xxx] . i check the recall vin # on this vehicle and it was not in the range of #'s. but my alternator started on fire in
004262733 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The abs dash-oard warning light began flashing. i took it to the nissan dealership in santa fe nm. they told me that a problem existed in the driver
004262534 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Brakes failed to hold and smoke came from rear brakes. at approx 7500 miles, vehicle was taken to dealership to investigate grinding and sqealing
000223021 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I own a 1998 nissan maxima se the transmission and the torque converter must have been defective from the manufacturer because when i purchased the
000223020 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I own a 1998 nissan maxima se the transmission and the torque converter must have been defective from the manufacturer because when i purchased the
002219850 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REQUIRED A NEW GAS SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *JB
0000212260 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 THE BATTERY WAS CONSTANTLY DRAINED AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE DIM. *JB
003199224 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I was driving on a snow covered road and applied my brakes. i got nothing but instant and complete abs, and after quickly releasing and reapplying the
0000179843 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Battery exploded when starting vehicle. battery was replaced by dealer in february 2002. the dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide further
001179223 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHILE LOOKING UNDER HOOD PRESSURE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL, AND CAUSING INJURY.*AK
002172985 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 When releasing pedal after braking there is a grinding and humming noise coming from rear of vehicle. dealer replaced rear brake cables and turned
0000164206 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While traveling with driver side seat belt on and when leaning forward seat belt became undone. dealer has been notified. please please provide
0000117375 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BRAKES GRIND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
998113859 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise
998113858 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise
999078466 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 1) air bag light went on for no apparent reason on 2/26/1999. dealer fixed problem. same problem occurred on 7/21/2001. still needs to be fixed. 2)
000067349 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 PER DEALERSHIP, REAR BRAKE CABLE DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
000066624 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000061235 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 After putting the car in reverse the transmission fluid drained from the back end and the the car accelerated forward i hit a building. there is over
998057028 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Following conditions, as described in service bulletins database, exist in owned automobile; have reported to dealership; were dismissed as "could not
998057027 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Following conditions, as described in service bulletins database, exist in owned automobile; have reported to dealership; were dismissed as "could not
998056839 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Steering pull to right all the time. after four alignments, many tire rotations and wheel balancing, and new tires the car continues to pull to the
0000048276 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Right front tire shows splits in sidewall. tire to be replaced asap. splits show up about 1/4 inch from rim ,with several splits within a six inch
999037049 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000035768 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Struck another car at 35 mph with front bumper and air bags did not deploy / major front end damage / car was in dealer for repair of air bag 6
000031606 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 My car is again at the dealer being serviced. this car has been in the shop for airbag service on 11 separate occasions. this issue has been going on
999030178 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 OCCURS 90% OF TIME AND MOST OFTEN AFTER CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN 10 MILES OR SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT ENUMERATED. *AK
0000030136 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 TRANSMISSION HANGS UP/HESITATES UPPON ACCELERATION INTO TRAFFIC, POSING COLLISION POSSIBILITY. *AK
000011848 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The vehicle has experienced two incidents of sudden acceleration forward and backward, on 9-29-00 causing damage of over $11,000, 12-4-00 while
999146233 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, NEITHER ONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
998128784 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER CANNOT READ THE SPEEDOMETER BECAUSE OF THE LIGHT. *AK
0000098169 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Windshield wiper system installed for left side of the road drivers. the wiper on right side has a wiper three inches larger than driver's side,
0000097678 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY
998088810 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The car was sold new with a defective airbag light-we didn't notice it until after we signed the purchase papers. we were told to return it the next
999088591 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The air conditioner evaporator is located below the air intake and is open to dirt and debris. this clogged on a trip, causing flooding in the engine
998086234 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR SUSPENSION REPLACED TWICE; WIRING HARNESS ALSO REPLACED
998086233 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR SUSPENSION REPLACED TWICE; WIRING HARNESS ALSO REPLACED
998085330 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 SEVEN REPAIR ATTEMPTS FOR FUEL GAUGE TO DATE 6/1999. *AK
0000076649 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
0000076648 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
999058713 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION WITH ABANDONED VEHICLE.
998042905 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATES WHILE BRAKING.
000223506 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I own a 1998 nissan maxima se the transmission and the torque converter must have been defective from the manufacturer because when i purchased the
000223505 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I own a 1998 nissan maxima se the transmission and the torque converter must have been defective from the manufacturer because when i purchased the
002220335 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REQUIRED A NEW GAS SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *JB
003219855 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF GAS SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL RECOVERY VALVE ASSEMBLY. *JB
0000218698 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CONSUMER'S SON WRAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIS WAIST, THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AND HAD TO BE CUT OFF. *AK
0000218216 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CONSUMER'S SON WRAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIS WAIST, THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AND HAD TO BE CUT OFF. *AK
002207826 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 LETTER ON BEHALF OF ANTHONY A ABELE CONCERNING NON DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DURING A CRASH INVOLVING 1998, NISSAN MAXIMA. *AK
002207347 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 LETTER ON BEHALF OF ANTHONY A ABELE CONCERNING NON DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DURING A CRASH INVOLVING 1998, NISSAN MAXIMA. *AK
0000191020 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While driving at 50 mph and higher, and brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up and brakes don't hold. this has happen on 3 occasions, almost
0000191009 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While driving at 50 mph and higher, and brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up and brakes don't hold. this has happen on 3 occasions, almost
002182303 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 A clicking noise was coming from front of vehicle that was getting louder and louder. engine light illuminated and engine shut off. took vehicle to
002182293 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 A clicking noise was coming from front of vehicle that was getting louder and louder. engine light illuminated and engine shut off. took vehicle to
002182185 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Vehicle stalled and started smoking in a busy intersection while making a turn. engine failed with no dasbboard warning lights. vehicle was
0000179853 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Battery exploded when starting vehicle. battery was replaced by dealer in february 2002. the dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide further
001179233 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHILE LOOKING UNDER HOOD PRESSURE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL, AND CAUSING INJURY.*AK
002164833 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Vehicle was parked when it started smoking, consumer checked under the hood and noticed a fire. fire was extinguished, and vehicle towed to
0000164216 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While traveling with driver side seat belt on and when leaning forward seat belt became undone. dealer has been notified. please please provide
001145974 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While driving rack and pinion steering was leaking onto engine. this caused a burning odor inside vehicle. have taken to dealership, and was
001145967 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While driving rack and pinion steering was leaking onto engine. this caused a burning odor inside vehicle. have taken to dealership, and was
001140652 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SECURE BOOSTER SEAT BECAUSE OF ALL CUSHION THATS AROUND SEAT.*AK
0000117381 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BRAKES GRIND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
0000117374 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BRAKES GRIND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
998113866 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise
998113865 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise
0000113798 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger'sair bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any
002099773 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 On 6/11/02 i had to have my car towed to the dealership (towing is supposed to be covered in my warranty which they made me pay for). it was not
002091856 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Diagnose from nissan elmwood for $39.22 states: " a ck fog lamp burnt by ignition wiring whoever installed alarm system in vehicle tapped into
002091849 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Diagnose from nissan elmwood for $39.22 states: " a ck fog lamp burnt by ignition wiring whoever installed alarm system in vehicle tapped into
999078473 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 1) air bag light went on for no apparent reason on 2/26/1999. dealer fixed problem. same problem occurred on 7/21/2001. still needs to be fixed. 2)
000067356 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 PER DEALERSHIP, REAR BRAKE CABLE DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
000066630 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000061236 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 After putting the car in reverse the transmission fluid drained from the back end and the the car accelerated forward i hit a building. there is over
999058714 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION WITH ABANDONED VEHICLE.
000057031 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Airbag warning light continued flashing during operation. took to dealer. dealer first diagnosed that air bag control unit needed replacement. dealer
000057025 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Airbag warning light continued flashing during operation. took to dealer. dealer first diagnosed that air bag control unit needed replacement. dealer
000057024 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Airbag warning light continued flashing during operation. took to dealer. dealer first diagnosed that air bag control unit needed replacement. dealer
998056845 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Steering pull to right all the time. after four alignments, many tire rotations and wheel balancing, and new tires the car continues to pull to the
999049355 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I HAD ABS PROBLEM ON 05-04-00,07-17-00 AND TWO OTHER TIME IN 1999&2000. *AK
999049354 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I HAD ABS PROBLEM ON 05-04-00,07-17-00 AND TWO OTHER TIME IN 1999&2000. *AK
999049349 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I HAD ABS PROBLEM ON 05-04-00,07-17-00 AND TWO OTHER TIME IN 1999&2000. *AK
999049348 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 I HAD ABS PROBLEM ON 05-04-00,07-17-00 AND TWO OTHER TIME IN 1999&2000. *AK
000037053 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000037047 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000035772 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Struck another car at 35 mph with front bumper and air bags did not deploy / major front end damage / car was in dealer for repair of air bag 6
000032351 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 EVERY SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS HIT AGAINST A CEMENT BRIDGE. WHY DIDN'T MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY? *AK
000032347 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 EVERY SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS HIT AGAINST A CEMENT BRIDGE. WHY DIDN'T MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY? *AK
000031610 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 My car is again at the dealer being serviced. this car has been in the shop for airbag service on 11 separate occasions. this issue has been going on
0000030140 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 TRANSMISSION HANGS UP/HESITATES UPPON ACCELERATION INTO TRAFFIC, POSING COLLISION POSSIBILITY. *AK
000008033 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 YOKOHOMA TREADMASTER TIRES P205 65R WENT FLAT DUE TO PLUG IN TIRES LEAKED. *SLC
000008031 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 YOKOHOMA TREADMASTER TIRES P205 65R WENT FLAT DUE TO PLUG IN TIRES LEAKED. *SLC
000008029 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 YOKOHOMA TREADMASTER TIRES P205 65R WENT FLAT DUE TO PLUG IN TIRES LEAKED. *SLC
999146253 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, NEITHER ONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
999144652 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While backing up consumer shifted gear into drive, and the accelerator pedal got stuck / locked up, causing sudden acceleration, which resulted in
999144632 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 While backing up consumer shifted gear into drive, and the accelerator pedal got stuck / locked up, causing sudden acceleration, which resulted in
998131937 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 When driving at 50 mph or more the vehicle starts to vibrate, and it is very hard to hold the steering wheel. also, when applying the brakes the
0000113791 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger'sair bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any
0000097843 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. NO VISABILITY DURING HEAVY RAINFALL; VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVEN AS IT WOULD BE DANGEROUS TO PASSENGERS AND ANYONE ELSE.
0000097690 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY
998088821 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The car was sold new with a defective airbag light-we didn't notice it until after we signed the purchase papers. we were told to return it the next
998086243 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR SUSPENSION REPLACED TWICE; WIRING HARNESS ALSO REPLACED
998086244 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR SUSPENSION REPLACED TWICE; WIRING HARNESS ALSO REPLACED
999083716 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The front windshield is designed defective from nissan. anything that touches the windshield either pits, chips or cracks the glass. in my opinion,
999083706 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 The front windshield is designed defective from nissan. anything that touches the windshield either pits, chips or cracks the glass. in my opinion,
999083202 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 MAJOR FRONTAL ACCIDENT -- NO AIRBAGS (DRIVER OR PASSENGER) DEPLOYED !!!!
999083192 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 MAJOR FRONTAL ACCIDENT -- NO AIRBAGS (DRIVER OR PASSENGER) DEPLOYED !!!!
999078465 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 1) air bag light went on for no apparent reason on 2/26/1999. dealer fixed problem. same problem occurred on 7/21/2001. still needs to be fixed. 2)
0000074093 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 SQUEAKY BRAKES.
998073814 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 BATTERY FAILED. YH
998073806 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 BATTERY FAILED. YH
998073370 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR BAG SENSOR IN SEAT FAILED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *YC
998073362 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 AIR BAG SENSOR IN SEAT FAILED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *YC
0000072243 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 FUEL GAUGE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC
0000072235 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 FUEL GAUGE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC
998071952 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY.
998071944 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY.
999058721 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION WITH ABANDONED VEHICLE.
999058722 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION WITH ABANDONED VEHICLE.
998054476 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 VEHICLE GLASS HAS HAZY,MILKY PATTERN ON EXTERIOR OF GLASS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DURING NIGHT DRIVING AND DURING RAIN.
998042913 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATES WHILE BRAKING.
0000037176 NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

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