1998 NISSAN MAXIMA

6 recalls, 133 complaints - 90 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

161,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

133 total complaints 14 crashes 13 fires 9 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	11
AIR BAGS	11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
TIRES	7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	5
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	4
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	4

Incident date: Sep 1, 2021

The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while attempting to lift the vehicle onto a jack, the rocker panels started to cave in due to severe corrosion and rusting. The cause of the corrosion was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2013

I WISH TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OUT-OF-POCKET COST OF REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARTS FOR THE VEHICLES ALTERNATOR HAVING CAUGHT ON FIRE. ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 24, 2014, MY REQUEST WAS SUBMITTED TO NISSAN OF NORTH PER NISSAN MANUFACTURERS RECALL INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL ISSUED IN 2001 WAS ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PRESENCE OF FIRE COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABL... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 10, 2014

I JUST PURCHASED A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA, WENT TO CHANGE OUT THE FRONT BUMPER SKIN AND FENDERS AND AS I TOOK OFF THE BUMPER SKIN THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS RUSTED BEYOND BELIEF AND ONLY ONE OF THE BOLTS ON THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING UP THE WHOLE ENGINE/TRANS AND THAT ONE IS RUSTED TOO. THERE IS A BIG ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2014

Incident date: Oct 30, 2013

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT NISSAN MAXIMA'S RUSTING AND DETERIORATING RADIATOR SUPPORT (LOWER TIE BAR) THAT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE MID 90'S THREW TODAY'S CARS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND IT SHOULD EXTEND TO ALL CARS STILL BEING DRIVEN TODAY. I HAVE PUT ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONER BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE A/C CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2013

I FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE MY ENGINE CORE SUPPORT IS ROTTED. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HERE WHO HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING IN THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Incident date: Jan 16, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH AND TRAVELED OVER A PATCH OF ICE. THE VEHICLE THEN SPUN AROUND AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO AN UN... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 15, 2012

WHEN WE BOUGHT OUR NISSAN AT 96648 MILES, THERE WAS REMARKABLY LITTLE RUST UNDERNEATH. THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT ON 10-12-12 AND WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AFTER FINDING THAT THE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE MOTOR IS RUSTED AND ROTTED OUT. FURTHER RESEARCH INDICATES T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2012

Incident date: Aug 10, 2012

ENGINE CORE SUPPORT ROTTED RUSTED AND SPLIT IN HALF. ENGINE AND RADIATOR COULD FALL OUT AND CAUSE CRASH. THIS IS A NYS VEHICLE. *TR

Incident date: Aug 10, 2012

ENGINE CORE SUPPORT ROTTED RUSTED AND SPLIT IN HALF. ENGINE AND RADIATOR COULD FALL OUT AND CAUSE CRASH. THIS IS A NYS VEHICLE. *TR

Incident date: Mar 15, 2011

I HAVE A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE ALL SIX COILS, MAF MASS AIRFLOW, ALL SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, ALL THREE O2 SENSORS IT STALLS, RUNS ROUGH, AND CUTS OFF. NOW IT WILL NOT START. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND NOONE SEEMS TO WANT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES THE CUSTOMER... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2011

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH RUSTED AND FRACTURED FRONT RADIATOR/ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT SUPPORT STRUT. THE ENGINE IS NOW UNSTABLE AND INCREASING RATTLING FROM BENEATH THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY ON BUMPY ROADS. THE CAR DOES NOT APPEAR SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED RELATIVELY RECENTLY AND THIS ISSUE WAS N... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2009

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA SE AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. COMPUER TELLS ME IT IS THE RT FRONT AIRBAG. *TR

Incident date: Nov 2, 2010

FRONT OF FRAME AT ENGINE ROTTED OUT,MOTOR FALLING OUT OF CAR. *TR

Incident date: Apr 12, 2003

WAS DRIVING A (BOUGHT NEW) 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH OPTIONAL SIDE AIR BAGS ON LEATHER SEATS IN APR 2003. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A SIDE IMPACT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON FRONT BUMPER AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY ACCIDENT. I SUFFER FROM NECK INJURY FROM HITTING THE DRIVER ... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Apr 21, 2010

AFTER RECLINING MY SEAT, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP STARTED TO BLINK AND HAS REMAINED BLINKING EVER SINCE. AFTER DIAGNOSING THE SIDE AIRBAG MODULE IN THE SEAT TO BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I FOUND A NISSAN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, NTB00-043, APPLYING TO ALL 1998-1999 NISSAN MAXI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2010

Incident date: Aug 10, 2004

I HAVE A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA IN 2004 I WENT ON A TRIP HALF WAY DOWN WE STOP AT A BANK, AND WHEN WE GOT BACK IN THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT TURN OFF, BUT JUST KEPT BLINKING. UPON RETURNING I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY RESET THE LIGHT AND SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, FIGURING THAT WOULD REMEDY THE VEHICLE DEFECT, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOST... Read more

Incident date: Nov 22, 2002

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2008

MY CAR IS A NISSAN MAXIMA 1998, IT HAS 120K MILES ON IT. THIS IS MY ONLY MEAN OF TRANSPORTATION; RECENTLY THE CAR JUST WON'T START. I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL IT STARTS. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE 'STARTER' BUT THE PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE BEEN READING DIFFERENT INTERNET FORUMS TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1988 NISSAN MAXIMA AUTO PART FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RACK AND PINION WENT BAD DUE TO THE INTERNAL SEALS LEAKING FLUID OUT OF THE RUBBER BOOTS AIR BLEED HOLES THAT DID NOT HAVE PROPER INSERTS IN THEM TO CONNECT TO THE HOSE LINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF INSTALLATION. *NJ T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2008

AIRBAG LIGHT STARTING FLASHING ON MY 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE. DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS SERIOUS, DEALER WAS ABOUT $500 FOR A CHIP TO REPLACE. THIS IS THE SECOND 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO. *TR

Incident date: Nov 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON CONTINUALLY, WHEN SHE TURNS ON THE HEADLIGHTS THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AND STAYS ON, WHICH MADE HER VEHICLE APPEAR AS THOUGH IT WAS STOPPING. DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS WHEN SHE PRESSES THE BRAKE THE SIDE LIGHTS TURN ON AND T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2007

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 VEHICLE OFF WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME AND IT FAILED TO RESTART. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 12, 2007

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 ALIGNMENT AND RESULTED IN A BENT CV JOINT AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2007

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 80K MILES. IT'S ESPECIALLY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY COSTLY PROBLEM. I DID SOME RESEARCH, AND THIS IS AN EXTREMELY TYPICAL PROBLEM FOR THIS... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2006

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 PULLED THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE FIRE. DAMAGE AFFECTED THE ALTERNATOR, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SOME WIRING. I DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR D... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 17, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 02V171000 REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Mar 16, 2006

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 GRINDING NOISE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTATED IT AT WHICH TIME THE CAR BEGAN SMOKING. I DROVE THE CAR DIRECTLY TO MY INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 13, 2006

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 THE AXLE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jul 22, 2005

RECALL-NISSAN MAXIMA ALTERNATOR ,1998 .OPEN RECALL,DOES NOT NEED TO BE ORIGINAL OWNER. BEFORE I WAS INFORMED OF RECALL ALTERNATOR STOPPED WORKING (ON HIGHWAY GOING 55 LUCKY TO BE ALIVE)! AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE,CAR CAME OUT OF REPAIR SHOP WITH AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING. TOOK CAR TO NISSAN. AFTER P... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2005

Incident date: Dec 15, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE FIRE WAS IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP YET FOR INSPECTION. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT UNDER NHTSA RECALL 02V171000 .THE MANUFACTURER HAS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 15, 2005

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 VEHICLE AND COULD HEAR A SOUND AND VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FIRE IN MIDDLE OF THE ALTERNATOR. T... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 15, 2005

Fire

Incident date: Nov 30, 2003

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 NISSAN ASSIST FOUND TSB TNB00-043.IT WILL NEED TO REPLACE RH SIDE AIRBAG.ALSO LONG HARNESS. *AK

Incident date: Feb 10, 2004

FAILURE OF AIRBAG MODULES. TAKEN TO DEALER DENIED COVERAGE TO FIX UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, ALSO EMAILED NISSAN CORPORATION TO REQUEST HELP. NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK

Incident date: Feb 10, 2004

FAILURE OF AIRBAG MODULES. TAKEN TO DEALER DENIED COVERAGE TO FIX UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, ALSO EMAILED NISSAN CORPORATION TO REQUEST HELP. NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

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 CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS THE HOOD WAS OPENED FIRE WAS SEEN BURNING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR. ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 29, 2004

ACCIDENT OCCURRING ON 8/29/2004 DUE TO B. F. GOODRICH TIRE, P225/55TR17 BLOWING OUT ON THE HIGHWAY.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2003

NAR 9-10-03. COMPLAINT REGARDING FULDA TIRES ON 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. *CB

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES ON 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA.*MR *CB

Incident date: Aug 15, 2003

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 TOLD IT IS NOT A DEFECT AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THEREFORE HOW IS IT THAT THE AIRBAG MODULES KEEP HAVING A PROB... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2003

NO DESCRIPTION. *JB

Incident date: Mar 5, 2004

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 POST. THE IMPACT FROM THE LAMP POST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TURN OVER ON ITS SIDE. THE DRIVER DIED ON IMPACT. *AK

Crash 1 deaths

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 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	Regular	$2,950
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	24.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950

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, 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA

90 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	12
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
020000 SUSPENSION	5
010000 STEERING	4
140000 AIR BAGS	4
200000 WHEELS	4
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

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

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

020000 SUSPENSION

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

010000 STEERING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JN1CA31D1YT746029 MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WHERE THE SHIFT HANDLE IS HARD TO MOVE OR OPERATE. THIS PROBLEM MAY BE WORSE DURING HOT WEATHER. *TT

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

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SRS LIGHT FLASHING, WITH SELF DIAGNOSIS INDICATING EITHER SIDE MODULE LH [OPEN] (CODE DA) OR SIDE MODULE RH [OPEN] (CODE 7A). *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO AND / OR TAMPERING WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *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

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

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SRS LIGHT FLASHING, AND SIDE MODULE LH / RH (OPEN) OR CODE DA / 7A. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. *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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION OR THROTTLE SHOCK AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS GENTLY APPLIED AND THEN RELEASED. *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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *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

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITNG WIND NOISE. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC(S) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC P0420. *TT

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

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

SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITS A HESITATION OR THROTTLE SHOCK AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS GENTLY APPLIED AND THEN RELEASED. *TT

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

EXPERIENCING FRONT SPRING RATTLE/ BUZZ NOISE. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONDITIONS WITH LEFT REAR DOOR DOESN'T UNLOCK WITH REMOTE. *YC

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

140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING. YD

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

CONDITION WITH (MIL) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC P0137 ( MINIMUM VOLTAGE MONITORING ) ( REAR H02S ) STORED IN THE ECM. *YC

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

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