1993 NISSAN MAXIMA

6 recalls, 102 complaints - 38 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.

Consequence

SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICL... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.

747,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

WHEELS

Defect Description

THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CLEAR COATED SEVERAL TIMES TO PROTECT THE METAL FINISH. SOME EXCESSIVE COATING CAN LEAVE THE WHEEL NUTS AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE FROM THE WHEEL HUB WHEN TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THEM TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE THE HUB BOLTS TO BREAK AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CLEAR PLASTIC COATING FROM THE BRAKE ROTOR MATING SURFACE ON THE BACK OF EACH WHEEL AND FROM THE WHEEL NUT MATING SURFACES. THE WHEELS WILL BE REINSTALLED AND THE WHEEL NUTS TIGHTENED. WHEELS, HUB BOLTS, AND NUTS WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

97,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE.

Consequence

AIRBAG INFLATION MAY OCCUR WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER AND MAY RESULT IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER FROM THE INFLATING AIRBAG.

Remedy

A TUNNEL SENSOR OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

65,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

102 total complaints 13 crashes 5 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	12
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	3
TIRES	3

Incident date: Feb 2, 2018

MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES. IT IS MOSTLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION (IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SLIDE TO THE REAR, SECURE POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED AND ENGINE IS ON). OCCASIONALLY, IT WILL WORK AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO, BUT DOES NOT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME.

Incident date: Jun 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V244000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2007

I HAVE A 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE FILLING MY GAS TANK UP IN JAN 07 I NOTICE A STEADY STREAM OF GAS LEAKING FROM THE TANK. I THOUGHT MAYBE I JUST OVER FILLED IT AND IT HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK IT TOO SEVERAL SHOPS AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD. SO I DON'T FILL IT UP ANYMOR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2006

FUEL SYSTEM:FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE RECENT PAST. WAS ADVISED BY NISSAN FACTORY TRAINED MECHANIC AT NISSAN DEALERSHIP THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE WIRING HARNESS AND THAT NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED A "SECRET" ADVISORY TO THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2006

Incident date: Nov 2, 2005

MY CAR WAS LOSING POWER. CAR WOULD NOT START AND MY RADIO HASN'T WORKED FOR THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN MY NISSAN MAXIMA FOR THE THIRD TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS. WHEN I PURCHASED THE LAST ALTERNATOR ON 11/02/05 FROM ADVANCE AUTO PARTS. I RECEIVED A PRINTOUT THAT THERE H... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2005

RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V244000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: PIPE FILLER NECK: WHILE REFILLING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICE THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK TUBE ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA WEBSITE AND CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES MAKE A PULSATING SOUD WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY TWO DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIP WITH NO SATISFACTION. 1ST DEALERSHIP REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS.2ND DEALERSHIP BLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2004

WHILE PARKING TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO CHANGE. GOODYEAR, P205/65R15. *AK.....TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 12000 MIKES ON IT. EXAMINED SIDEWALL AREA FOR SIGNS ON EXTERNAL DAMAGE- NO SCOFF OR ABRASION AREAS VISIBLE. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONE HOUR AND 60 MPH BEFORE FAILURE. CONSUME RHAS NEV... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2003

BRAKE SYSTEM.. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS NOISE AND A DELAYED REACTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS ALL NEW BRAKES PADS, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM. *JB

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR LESS BRAKE FAILED. FOLLOWING THE BRAKE FAILURE, FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT BEING SUSTAINED. *AK

Incident date: Feb 9, 2004

THE FIBERGLASS MATERIAL UNDER THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION. THE MATERIAL WAS OLD AND FRAYED. AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT. I NOTIFIED NISSAN AND THEY HAVE BEEN RELUCTANT TO HELP ME. THEY OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AT A CHARGE (BY PHONE). WHE... Read more

Fire

WHILE HAVING THE BRAKES REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Incident date: May 23, 2003

GOODYEAR EAGLE 205-65-15 TIRE BLEW OUT SUDDENLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT, IT JUST SUDDENLY OCCURRED. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO GOODYEAR, AND THEY SECURED THE TIRE AND HAVE DENIED ANY PROBLEM WITH THEIR TIRE. SUDDEN NHTSA FOR THEIR REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION IN THE EVENTS OTHERS HAVE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2003

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE FACE. *NLM *SCC

Crash 1 injured

DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER SHARPLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER DRIVER STOPPED TO INFORM THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER THAT THE AXLE APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED. A LOUD NOISE HAD DEVELOPED, WHICH WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD AN... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2003

NISSAN MAXIMA-1993-52000 MILES-ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED(BRAKE LIGHT ON).DEALER TURNED LIGHT OFF, ADDED FLUID, TOLD ME "NO PROBLEM".NEXT DAY, AND EVERY DAY AFTER , BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. AFTER A FEW DAYS, BRAKES FELT SQUISHY. RETURNED TO DEALER THURS. JAN.23.03, WHO NOW SAID, "NEED NEW ANTI-LOCK BRAK... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2003

THE CONSUMER HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS WHILE THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, AS A RESULT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR. NLM

Incident date: Jul 21, 2002

WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED IN REVERSE. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE UNTIL TURNING VEHICLE OFF. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Incident date: Dec 21, 2001

WHILE DRIVING FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING FUEL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Aug 31, 2001

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO KNOWN REASON, DRIVER WAS INJURED ON RIGHT ARM AND CHEST AREA, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

1 injured

POWER OPERATED DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, PREVENTING OCCUPANTS FROM EXITING VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 2001

IN THE PAST FOUR WEEKS WE HAVE REPLACED THREE OUT OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON OUR 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE POWER WINDOWS, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR, GET VERY LITTLE USE. IT HAS COST OVER $500 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THESE PARTS. INOPERABLE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSE A THREAT TO TH... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2001

THIS WAS A FRONT END COLLISION THAT OCCURED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WE CONTACTED NISSAN THEY DIDN'T SEEM INTERESTED AND SENT SOME LITERATURE TO US. WE HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE AUTO SHOP IT WAS TOWED TO IN WHICH THE OWER STATED THE AIR BAG SHOULD H... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 1998

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, POWER TRANSISTOR AND EFI RELAY BEING REPLACED. EFI RELAY WAS REPLACED BEFORE, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1998

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, POWER TRANSISTOR AND EFI RELAY BEING REPLACED. EFI RELAY WAS REPLACED BEFORE, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *AK

Incident date: Dec 20, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Dec 21, 2000

WHILE IN DRIVE & ATTEMPTING TO PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, (MAX RPM). UPON GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SHUTING DOWN ENGINE,WAITED ABOUT 5 MIN. AND RESTARTED ENGINE. RPM SHOT UP A LITTLE MORE THAN NORMAL STARTUP, ENGINE IDLED FINE AFTER STARTUP. PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND PROCEED TO BACK... Read more

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 4 TRANSMISSIONS WITHIN 6 YEARS. TRANSMISSION KEEPS FAILING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Aug 23, 1996

EVERY WINDOW REGULATOR IN MY NISSAN MAXIMA HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND I HAVE HAD ONE FAIL TWICE. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE A MAXIMA AND WE HAVE ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD BY A PARTS PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE NUMBER ONE SELLING PART IS SPARK PLUGS AND THE NUMBER TWO SELLING PART I... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 1996

Incident date: May 5, 1999

I DO NOT RECALL THE EXACT DATE LAST YEAR THAT I COMPLAINED TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER, AND THEN WROTE TO NISSAN IN CALIFORNIA AND HAD SEVERAL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH THEM. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING ON MY CAR, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE THAT THE LOCAL DEALER ADMITS IS A NISSAN PROBLEM TH... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 1999

Incident date: Aug 24, 2000

FOR THE FIRST PROBLEM ELECTRICAL UNDER THE DASH. I HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE FUSE BOX AND FUSE RELATING TO THE SHIFT LOCK WHICH ALSO CONTROLS THE BREAK LIGHT. THERE IS A MAJOR SHORT IN WHICH SPARKS DO FLASH AND THE METAL PART OF THE FUSE IS MELTED. I HAVE BE WARNED BY OFFICER THAT MY LIGHTS WHERE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2000

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. IF VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGN CAN NOT BE SHIFT INTO STARTING OFF. WOULD BE SLUGGISH. ALSO, REAR WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO BACK UP ONCE LET DOWN. HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE IN FIRST GEAR. HAVE NOT BEEN TO DEALER.*AK

Incident date: May 18, 2000

THE VEHICLE IS NOISEY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHIOLE AT IDLE, CONSUMER BELIEVES IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE VTC SPROCKETS WHICH WERE REPLACED AT 67K BECAUSE THEY HAD A TENDENCY TO BE NOISY. NLM

Incident date: Mar 29, 2000

I TALK TO NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND THEY SAID ONLY THE AIRBAG WAS TO BE RECALLED. *AK

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 2, 2000

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 30 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURY ON RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 1, 1999

FUEL LEAK ON TOP OF ENGINE UNDER MANIFOLD MAY, COULD CAUSE FIRE, *AK

Incident date: Nov 30, 1998

MY VEHICLE CONTAINS MOST OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS AND A COUPLE OF THE RECALLS. MY MAIN CONCERN/QUESTION IS WHY WON'T NISSAN COVER THE EXPENSES FOR THE REPAIR OF THE FRONT END NOISE (ONE OF THE TSB'S #NTB93189) WHICH WILL LEAD TO FURTHER DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE??? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 1998

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	23.0	19.0	Premium	$4,050
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	19.0	Premium	$4,050
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Premium	$3,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA

38 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
200000 WHEELS	4
010000 STEERING	4
020000 SUSPENSION	4
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS	3
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into

200000 WHEELS

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT

034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT

034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

NEW NON-ASBESTOS REPLACEMENT PADS AND SHOES. *TW

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE VTC (VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL) INTAKE CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TW

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

BROADCAST MESSAGE TO DEALERS ANNOUNCING THE BACKORDER OF RECALL REPAIR PARTS DUE TO HEAVY PRE-CAMPAIGN ORDERING - RECALL 94V-194. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TW

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

LITTLE OR NO HEAT FROM THE AUTOMATIC HEAT CONTROL. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN MAXIMA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

TRANSMISSION HOSE LEAK

THIS PE WAS OPENED FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA VEHICLES BASED ON EARLY WARNING DATA THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE MAY HAVE PINHOLES AND/OR CRACKS RESULTING IN A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.THE LEAKED FLUID CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITE.NISSAN HAS SHOWN THAT THE ROOT ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

GLASS ROOF SHATTERING

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 HA... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

ALTERNATOR FIRES

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

SEAT TRACK

SEE EA95-032 CLOSING REPORT EA95-032 WAS OPENED OCTOBER 31, 1995 TO CONTAINUE EVALUATIONS OF THE EXTENT AND CONSEQUENCES OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF MANUAL FRONT SEAT TRACK LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

SEAT TRACKS