1995 NISSAN MAXIMA

5 recalls, 195 complaints - 93 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:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

1,921 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE 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. ... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

27,176 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

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.

Complaint Statistics

195 total complaints 18 crashes 6 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	14
SEATS	13
AIR BAGS	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	5

Incident date: Jun 22, 2011

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT, AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FRAME NEEDED FOR ALIGNMENT AND TO HOLD UP THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED THROUGH. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT ON NISSAN FORUMS. *TR

Incident date: Dec 21, 2009

LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT, WHICH CONNECTS TO FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, ROTS THROUGH. THIS CAUSES FRONT MOTOR MOUNT TO DROP DOWN. SUPPORT IS INTEGRAL TO CHASSIS STRUCTURE AND ALIGNMENT. SUPPORT HAD TO BE REPLACED. COMMON ISSUE ON 1995-1999 BODY STYLE. *TR

Incident date: Dec 21, 2009

Incident date: Nov 13, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEEDS, IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 151000.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,000. UPDATED 01/... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 2006

Fire

Incident date: Jul 11, 2006

WE JUST PURCHASED OUR DAUGHTER HER FIRST CAR,A VERY NICE LOOKING 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA. IT ONLY HAD ONE SMALL RUST SPOT ONE THE REAR FENDER,AND IT SEEMED TO RUN GREAT,SO WE BOUGHT IT HOME. TWO DAYS LATER WE NOTICED A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT THE LOWER RADIATOR SUP... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE TIRE WAS CHANGED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION. UPDATED 5/28/20... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2005

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH IN THE RAIN CONSUMER SAW A TREE THAT FELL ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE TREE. IMPACT FLATTENED THE HOOD, AND THE WINDOW SHIELD CAME INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, SUN ROOF WAS SMASHED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 2004

1995 MAXIMA HAS A MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THE CAR HAD A FIRE ERUPTING INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER SAID ITS NOTHING UNUSUAL. IN OTHER WORDS, ITS VERY NORMAL FOR AN 8 YEAR OLD CAR TO CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FRE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 26, 2004

FUEL RETURN LINE DETERIORATED, SPILLING GAS OUT ONTO THE PAVEMENT WHILE PARKED. CONSUMER HAD RECENTLY FILLED THE GAS TANK. DEALER REMOVED THE GAS TANK AND REPLACED THE FUEL VENT LINE.*AK *TC

Incident date: Aug 17, 2004

I WANT TO KNOW WHY NISSAN HAS NOT RECALLED THE 1995 MAXIMA DUE THE SPRINGS DEFECT, GEAR SHIFT MALFUNCTION, STARTER PROBLEM AND THE LIST GOES ON. I HAVE 2 1995 MAXIMA'S AND THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. HAVING DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH LOOKING FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH EVERYO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2004

Incident date: Mar 18, 2003

NAR 05/21/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE SENSORS ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. *CB

Incident date: Jul 10, 2004

WINDOW FOGS UP REGULARLY AND MORE INTENSE IN THE SUMMER. AFTER A COMPLETE CLEANING JOB, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AGAIN. IT CAUSES MAJOR VISIBILITY PROBLEM DURING THE DAY WHEN THE SUN HITS THE WINDSHIELD, AND AT NIGHT WHEN ONCOMING VEHICLES LIGHTS HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 1996

WE PURCHASED A NEW 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA IN JULY 1995. BY APRIL 1996, THE STILL-NEW CAR HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITH A NEW O2 SENSOR, BUT UNDER THE WARRANTY. THEN BY OCTOBER 2000, ANOTHER NEW O2 SENSOR HAD TO BE INSTALLED, AND WAS PAID OUT OF OUR OWN POCKET. HOWEVER, BY FEBRUARY 2002, THE DEALERSHIP DIAG... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2002

WE PURCHASED A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE IN 1997 FROM PERUZZI NISSAN IN FAIRLESS HILLS, PA. FOR AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT EIGHT (8) PERCENT OF THE FINAL SALE PRICE, WE ALSO PURCHASED AN 84-MONTH OR 100,000 MILE NISSAN SECURITY+PLUS VEHICAL PROTECTION PLAN. AT AROUND 48 MONTHS AND WITH LESS THAN 80,000... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2002

Incident date: Apr 12, 2004

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. BRAKES MAKE LOUD NOISE AND OFTEN IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. DOME LIGHT AND DOOR LIGHTS DONOT WORK.STRUTS AND SPRINGS ARE BAD. MAKES LOUD NOISE. STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. WOULD NOT START INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Incident date: Apr 12, 2004

RECOMMENDATION OF A LIGHT TO SHINE ON THE FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. *PH THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1985 NISSAN MAXIMA WHICH WAS EQUPPED WITH A FEATURE THAT THE CONSUMER THINKS SHOULD BE MANDATORY ON EVERY VEHICLE. WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE BEING OPERATED THIS FEAT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2003

WOMAN STOPPED SHORT. MY BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT MY CAR HIT THE REAR OF WOMAN'S CAR. AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND INJURY TO DRIVER. *PH

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 14, 2003

CONSUMER STATES, THA T AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH BOARD DUE TO A FAULTY MODULE SENSOR. DEALER CHANGED MODULE. *AK

1995 NISSAN MAXIMA EXPERIENCING OIL LEAK. *MR THERE WAS A PRE-EXISTING OIL LEAK. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP. THE DEALER PROMISED THE CONSUMER A NEW BATTERY BUT THEY CLEANED OFF THE BATTERY ACID AND SAID THAT IS WAS NEW. AFTER ABOUT THREE WEEKS A NEW... Read more

VEHICLE'S REAR END WOULD SWING AROUND UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD HIT A BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT GUARD RAIL. *MR

Crash

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THE AIR BAG HAD A FAULTY UNIT AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NISSAN OF THE NE REGION WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY STATED AN AIR BAG WAS NOT NEEDED. *JB

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES DEALER SAID AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED---NO ACCIDENT--NO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

Incident date: Sep 19, 1998

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, LOSE SPOWER STEERING AS A RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE INJECTORS. HAD PART REPLACED ONCE.

Incident date: Sep 19, 1998

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, LOSE SPOWER STEERING AS A RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE INJECTORS. HAD PART REPLACED ONCE.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED REPLACING. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Jun 21, 2002

WHEN CONSUMER IS INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT OR IF SHE DRIVES OVER A BUMP IN ROAD BRAKES WILLNOT HOLD. THERE IS A NOISE WHEN SHE APPLIES BRAKES. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2001

EMISSION LIGHT WILL CONTINUE TO COME ON WITHIN 50000 MILES. LIGHT HAS COME ON THREE TIMES ALREADY. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER , HE STATED THAT THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL PROBLEM. THEY PUT IN A NEW PART, BUT SOON AFTER THAT LIGHT CAME BACK ON. *AK

Incident date: Jun 3, 2000

HOOD SHOCKS CANNOT KEEP HOOD OPEN. FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, THE HOOD CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND HIT ME PRETTY HARD. MY WIFE HAD TO COME LIFT IT AND TEND TO MY DIZZINESS. DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTERS DON'T WORK ANYMORE, MY WIFE TRIED TO GET INTO THE CAR AFTER I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT AND COULDN'T REACH THE PE... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 7, 2001

CONSUMER STATED TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE AT 30 MPH ON A 1995, NISSAN, MAXIMA, AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65R15, DOT# BHURTU7U17, UNIROYAL WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YD

Incident date: Oct 9, 2001

THE PROBLEM IS WITH STARTING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME REPLACED STARTER AND FUEL INJECTION. *AK

Incident date: Oct 9, 2001

THE PROBLEM IS WITH STARTING THE CAR THE FIRST TIME REPLACED STARTER AND FUEL INJECTION. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

THE DOORS LOCK ELECTRONICALLY WITHOUT INITIATION. I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES, EVEN WHEN I AM IN THE CAR WITH KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO MY KIDS BEING LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR. *AK

DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Incident date: Aug 28, 2001

JACK FAILED DURING USE, WHEN CONSUMER WAS RAISING VEHICLE TO CHANGE A TIRE. JACK FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO COME BACK TO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO INJURIES WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *AK *SLC

EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT GOES OUT, BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE REMAINS ENGAGED CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK AND THE REAR BRAKES TO EVENTUALLY FAIL. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE TWICE. *AK

Incident date: May 25, 2001

DEFECTIVE CABLES CAUSED REAR BRAKE SHOES TO DRAG AND WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED FOR 5-10 SECONDS DURING HEAVY RAIN. DIDN'T RESPOND TO TURNING SWITCH OFF/ON OR TO DIFFERENT SETTING. HAS OCCURED 5-6 TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. INTEMITTENT FAILURE. VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

Incident date: Nov 3, 2000

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	25.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650

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, 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA

93 manufacturer communications from 79 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15
020000 SUSPENSION	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
200000 WHEELS	4
010000 STEERING	4
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	3

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

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

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

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

020000 SUSPENSION

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)

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON VALVE SHIM LIFTER SET.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

ON APPLIED VEHICLES, THE POWER AUDIO ANTENNA IS INOPERATIVE, THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT BOARD MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER WATER DRAINAGE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS A NEW TIMING CHAIR TENSIONER, TENSIONER GASKET AND GUIDE IF A RATTLE OF EITHER SEVERAL SECONDS OR CONTINUOUSLY IS HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE TIMING CHAIN COVER WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER A COLD SOAK FOR V

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (8 MPH). *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

CONCERNS WITH THE TRUCK LID POPPING OPEN. *TT

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY INDICATE THAT A LIGHT TICKING OR HUMMING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR OF AN APPLIED VEHICLE WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUN AT LOW FAN SPEEDS. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SUNROOF BINDS; SUNROOF MOTOR RUNS BUT THE SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE; SUNROOF LEAKS. *TT

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THIS BULLETINS STATES THAT THE SECOND SASH GUIDE WAS DELETED FROM THE SERVICE PART SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER; DELETION OF THE SECOND SASH GUIDE DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. *TT

114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SUBJECT REGARDING EGI HARNESS WIRE BREAKAGE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OUTPUT GEAR WHINE (60 - 70 MPH). *TT

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

KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM REAR AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXHIBITING REAR BRAKE GROAN / HUMMING NOISE AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING MISSING FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITNG WIND NOISE. *TT

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

SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT

021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS

EXPERIENCING FRONT SPRING RATTLE/ BUZZ NOISE. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0136 STORED IN THE ECM. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VARIOUS INFORMATION EXHIBITING INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. *YC

020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING PULL AND / OR DRIFT WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S POWER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR CONSOLE LID REPAIR. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ( MIL ) WARRANTY EXTENSION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0120, P0510, P0731, P0732 OR P0733 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *YC

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL INSPECTION AFTER PASSENGER AIR BAG ACTIVATION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK DURING ENGINE START. *YC

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY SYSTEM FALSE ALARMS. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING A STEADY RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT DASH AREA. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1335 DUE TO HARNESS CONTACT WITH POWER STEERING PULLEY. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE EXHIBITS INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING A MIL 'ON' AND/OR POOR DRIVEABILITY SUCH AS ENGINE HESITATION OR NO STARTING. *YC

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BRACKET. *YC

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

INFORMATION AND SERVICE PROCEDURE ON POWER SEAT LIFT MOTOR. *YC

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

VEHICLE EXHIBITING A RATTLE NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *YC

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

VEHICLE HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING AFTER 2 TO 4 HOURS COOLING FROM OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON SPARK KNOCK. *YC

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR P0731, P0732 & P0733 (A/T SIGNALS) WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *JD

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

PUSH CONTROL SWITCH INOPERATIVE. NO HEATER OR A/C CONTROL. *SD

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DOME LIGHT, VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS AND THEFT WARNING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. FUSE #26 IS BLOWN. NEW FUSE BLOWS AGAIN IMMEDIATELY WHEN INSTALLED. FOUND THE DOOR HARNESS INSULATION CUT NEAR CONNECTOR D1. LOCATION AT THE 'A' PILLAR AREA BEHIND T

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

NEW COUNTERMEASURE KIT TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TW

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE NOISE. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DUE TO POOR ELECTRICAL CONTACT. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON - ECM MAY BE UNABLE TO SUPPLY A GROUND TO PIN 114. *TW

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

INTERMITTENT NO START. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - HARSH SHIFT. *TW

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH GROAN. *TW

103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER INOPERABLE DUE TO GUMMED UP MECHANISM. *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON DUE TO LACK OF SHIELDING ON INJECTOR WIRE AT POINT OF ENTRANCE INTO THE ECM. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *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