1996 NISSAN MAXIMA

5 recalls, 117 complaints - 88 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

117 total complaints 15 crashes 6 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
AIR BAGS	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
SUSPENSION:FRONT	5
TIRES	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	3

Incident date: Nov 11, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE M... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2015

Incident date: Aug 8, 2011

CAR FIRE. MY SON'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT DUE TO A PART NISSAN KNEW WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1997-1999 NISSAN MAXIMAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THEIR ALTERNATORS THAT CAUSED THEM TO CATCH FIRE. DETAILS ABOUT THE RECALL ARE BELOW. MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1996 MAXIMA WHEN TH... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2009

MY 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF IN THE MIDNIGHT, AND IT WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE FROM MY FRIEND AS A GIFT, WHICH WAS IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. AND I ALSO PAID THE BUCKNER'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AT KNOXVILLE, TN FOR CHECKING THE CAR IN DETAIL A... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2009

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2009

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2009

Fire

Incident date: Dec 30, 2008

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH JUST STARTED FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY THEN I JUST SEE THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HOWEVER MY CAR IS 1996. I AM A NERVOUS WRECK TRYING TO DRIVE. *TR

Incident date: May 11, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND PAID $125 FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING REPAIRED. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, THE MAN... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2007

Incident date: Aug 23, 2008

OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED IN MAY 2008, 3 HAVE FAILED. ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RADIAL TIRE PULL. A SECOND WAS REPLACED DUE TO A BLISTER THAT DEVELOPED ON THE SIDEWALL. A THIRD WAS REPLACED DUE TO A FLAT SPOT THAT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TREAD, WHICH WAS FOUND WHEN THE TIRE COULD NOT BE BALANCED. AL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2008

I FACED A RARE (I DON'T KNOW I AM THINKING IT AS RARE) PROBLEM WITH NISSAN MAXIMA. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE MODE MY FRIEND, SITTING IN THE OTHER SEAT, ACCIDENTALLY CHANGED THE GEAR TO REVERSE MODE THEN THE STRANGE THING HAPPENED, THE CAR STEERING GOT LOCKED AND THE CAR GOT DECEL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT MUST MAKE 5 OR 6 ATTEMPTS IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY, HE MUST DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURS EACH TIME HE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT HAS BEEN PAR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA 75,9... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2007

Incident date: May 27, 2007

1. I WAS PARKING NEAR DOWNTOWN SEATTLE AT A CURB PARKING SPOT. WHILE ALIGNING MY CAR TO THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM IDLE SPEED TO FULL THROTTLE. BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD AND SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE POSITION, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CARD F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2006

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT RUSTED OUT AND CAN CAUSE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO DROP OUT. *NM

Incident date: Nov 9, 2005

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER 55-60 TRIPS TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IN ADDITION TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE MADE A PINGING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. ON ONE OCCASION,THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE COILS. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SUGGESTED REPLAC... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2004

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 1ST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. IN THE 5 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED, STRUTS WERE REPLACED, A NEW ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2004

Incident date: Feb 13, 2004

ON TWO OCCASIONS HOOD LATCH SNAPPED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURES TO THE CONSUMER WHILE MAKING REPAIRS UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Incident date: Jan 29, 2004

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA, LOW MILEAGE (50,000) FAILED NC STATE INSPECTION DUE TO FAILURE OF BOTH CV JOINT BOOTS. IF THE BOOTS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE AXLES WILL FAIL - CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR SUDDEN LOCKUP ON 1 OR BOTH FRONT WHEELS.

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NLM

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: May 14, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED THE VEHICLE AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AFFECTS FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED 60% LOSS OF HEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 7, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS WERE LOOSE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $2300.00 TO REPAIR. *NLM

Incident date: Mar 8, 2003

WATER PUMP LEAKS RADIATOR COOLANT. THIS HAS LED TO ENGINE-OVERHEATING AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE FAILURE (A SAFETY ISSUE). ON CHECKING WITH DEALER, THE ESTIMATED REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP MAY COST AROUND $750. THIS IS AN UNUSUALLY HIGH COST FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. WITH THE CAR BEING ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2002

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO SOON AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IS ON. IF OVERDRIVES IS OFF THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS. I HAVE CHANGED THE FLUID BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED.

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WONT START. NLM

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2 MICHELIN ROADHANDLER T PLUS, P205 65R15, 92T MS DOT B9PA F7PE 078 TIRES WHICH SHOW SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE TIRE BODY, THE TREAD SEPARATION BECAME OBVIOUS AFTER A RECENT VACATION TRIP INVOLVING LENGTHY DRIVES AT HIGH INTERSTATE SPEEDS WHEN OUTDOOR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2002

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THE NISSAN USED PLASTIC SPROCKETS IN THE TIMING CHAIN AND THEY ARE FAILING. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS SINCE CHANGED THE PRODUCTION FROM USING PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC SPROCKETS BREAK WHICH CAN THEN CAUSE MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TO HAV... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2001

THIS CAR WAS PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY ON THE SIDE OF A HOME. THE CAR WAS FACING THE STREET AND THE DRIVEWAY HAD A SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE STREET. THE CAR HAS A FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PULLED UP AND THE GEAR IN 2ND. ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR W... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 10, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Sep 30, 2000

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED BY A SUV TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH, AND FORCED INTO A VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Sep 14, 2000

ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING, USUALLY IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSTION OR ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIMING COVERS, GASKETS, INTAKE MANIFOL... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2000

Incident date: Feb 15, 2001

WELDS ON THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION TO THE POWER SEAT ACTUATING RODS HAVE BROKEN. THE SEAT CUSHION IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, AND COULD BE UNSAFE. THE ONLY REMEDY OFFERED BY THE DEALER WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT FRAME ($775).

Incident date: Nov 26, 2000

CONSUMER REPLACED TWO FRONT TIRES (NO MAKE OR SIZE) DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, ONE OF THE PLACES THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. *SLC

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Crash 1 injured

DURING VEHICLE FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). *MJS

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 1, 1998

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE IT. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD NISSAN COMPANY ADVISED DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AGAIN, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. ALSO ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WATER WAS LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, ENOUGH TO SOAK CARPE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 1998

I NEED DIRECTIONS ON WHERE TO GO WITH MY PROBLEM. I BOUGHT A CAR FROM MY BROTHER LAST YEAR. I FOUND OUT THE CARS WERE SWITCHED AT THE DEALER AND NOW THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO COOPERATE.

Incident date: Aug 31, 2000

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT & WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. REAR BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN THE BACK SEAT. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY & THE SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL & DENTAL INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAD AN INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT VEHICLE & FOUND SEATBELT & AIRBAG IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.*AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 31, 2000

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 6, 2000

NO SUMMARY

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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, 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA

88 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
020000 SUSPENSION	5
200000 WHEELS	4
010000 STEERING	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	3
160000 STRUCTURE	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.

130000 VISIBILITY

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

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 1996 MAXIMA MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ISSUES Service Campaign ID #s P8132 & P8152 are no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimb

350000 EQUIPMENT

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaig

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

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

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

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER. *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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INCIDENTS INVOLVING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

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

EXPERIENCING FRONT SPRING RATTLE/ BUZZ NOISE. *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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING INCIDENTS INVOLVING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH ARE CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ( MIL ) TO ILLUMINATE. *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

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL 'ON' WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE BELOW DTCS STORED, THE CAUSE MAY BE INSECT NEST(S) IN THE EVAPORATIVE ( EVAP ) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *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

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

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