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Issues with Nissan Maxima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING by Years

The Nissan Maxima had plenty of problems with various aspects of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING as 207 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around ENGINE. Models of 2000, 2004, 2003 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Browse Nissan Maxima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems by years

2012 1 2011 2 2010 3 2009 3 2008 1 2007 6 2006 24 2005 40 2004 70 2003 54 2002 29 2001 28 2000 72 1999 38

Do Nissan Maxima models have ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems?

Below you may see the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING components and the number of complaints they received.

ENGINE 80 EMISSION CONTROL 37 EXHAUST SYSTEM 23 GASOLINE 23 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 13 COOLING SYSTEM 10 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 5 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 5 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 3 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 3 FAN 1

Worst Nissan Maxima Problems

ENGINE
2006 Nissan Maxima July 7, 2009 Victims: 1 Mileage: 38500 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right and the contact crashed into the vehicle nex...

EMISSION CONTROL
2004 Nissan Maxima January 30, 2004 Mileage: 9800 miles

The car started up and was running fine. my wife went back into the house to get our daughter and found the car had stalled. the car has not started s...

GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1999 Nissan Maxima February 8, 2004 Mileage: 38000 miles

I need to replace the following for my 99 nissan maxima so far:- (1) 2 oxygen sensors. (2) 1 engine control module (3) 6 ignition coils and 1 conde...

Recently reported ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems on Nissan Maxima

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 Nissan Maxima

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan maxima. the contact noticed hot air blowing through the vents when the air conditioner was activated. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle more than twice, but the failure still occurred. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to sheridan nissan (114 s dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720, (302) 326-6100) where it was diagnosed that the compressor was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000. *tt *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 Nissan Maxima

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan maxima. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. on some occasions, the check engine light would illuminate after the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 09/08/16*lj updated 09/29/16.8jb

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 Nissan Maxima

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle started to make hissing noises and completely shut down. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags). the technician made the manufacturer aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000. the consumer stated the air bag was replaced. also, the check engine light illuminated. however, the dealer stated there would be a charge to diagnose it. updated 03/17/16.*jb

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 Nissan Maxima

Timing chain needed to be replaced. understand from internet search that there have been many complaints about the nissan timing chains and their defective design and nature. according to dealer, no recall or service bulletins issued about this defect. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 Nissan Maxima

Rattling sound on front ride side of vehicle. took to nissan dealership on 12/11/14 to have assessed. was confirmed that it is the timing chain tensioning system. it will cost $2000 in labor alone to remove engine and components to access, parts will be anywhere for $200-$2000. the timing chain tension system is defective and prone to premature failure. dealership does not know why this happens but recommended i do not drive until can be repaired due to the fact that if the timing loses time it will blow my motor. i feel as this should have been a recall issued to consumers. the vehicle is not yet paid off and will require $2000-4000 in repairs to be safe to drive. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 Nissan Maxima

Transmission slips, jerks has issue after issue.. also having catalyst issues (exhaust, heat shield etc). *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 Nissan Maxima

I have three recall notifications and nissan customer service says they are not valid to my vin. so are these recalls not valid or does nissan not want to recall my vehicle? recall subject : passenger side air bag inflator may rupture report receipt date: jun 24, 2014 nhtsa campaign number: 14v361000 component(s): air bags recall subject : nissan/crank/cam position sensor weld report receipt date: nov 17, 2003 nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 component(s): engine and engine cooling

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 Nissan Maxima

the sub frame is rusting out. the front motor mount is only partially attached as the main beam is severely rusted. i can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous, as a failure of this component can result in the hood latch giving way or the motor dropping from the car. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 Nissan Maxima

In reference to > nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 component(s): engine and engine cooling i nearly crashed when my car died while merging onto a freeway. my car doesn't start like it used to. very rough starts, continuously to get the engine to turn. it will die while car is moving. this happens abruptly and suddenly while driving. rpms idle higher than normal. engine loss. i used obd scanner to decipher the problem. i looked for recall online and found the one located above. it is identical to my issues.i contacted nissan and they refused. i could have died. please help thank you! *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 Nissan Maxima

Drove my 2004 nissan maxima off the lot on 3/3/14 and noticed a jerk once i got to 30mph, the dealership told me after i purchased it that what ever problems i have i need to fix myself because i bought the car "as is". *tr