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 paying $100.00,they informed me side air bags were faulty and they're not sure if front air bags will work properly. After I was informed of recall I brought car back to nissan,they replaced new alternator with another new alternator and paid me for the first alternator. My claim is that the faulty alternator under a recall notice caused my air bags to stop working. Nissan has informed me it's possible we will look into it. Have not heard anything from nissan. They did inform me it would cost $1,200.00 to fix. So now my son is driving the car without knowing one way or the other if the air bags will work. Nissans not sure if fronts will work! Nissan needs to replace air bags at there cost. There product caused the problem.
1998 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints
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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 the federal safety agency recall 02v171000 .the manufacturer has agreed to fix the vehicle under the recall. The repairs have not made.
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. This happened on august 15, 2005. The vehicle was repaired. The consumer kept the bad alternator. *ak recall campaign# 02v171000. The consumer requested reimbursement for the replacement of the alternator. There was also a vibration in the steering wheel while driving on the highway.
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. After testing the alternator results confirmed that the malfuntion to be identical with the basis of the recall campaign. The dealer replaced the faultyalternator with a new one.
1998 nissan maxima , VIN # [xxx] . I check the recall VIN # on this vehicle and it was not in the range of #'s. But my alternator started on fire in my driveway when I started it up that night. It did everything the recall stated it would. I am calling the dealer tomorrow to see if its covered. *jb updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The battery was constantly drained and the interior lights were dim.
Headlight harness connectors burned out in 3 months causing safety hazard for night driving. I have replaced the right and left harness 6 times and they continue to blow. The replacement harnasses are oem replacement parts and were purchased from the nissan dealer.
A clicking noise was coming from front of vehicle that was getting louder and louder. Engine light illuminated and engine shut off. Took vehicle to dealer who stated it was the alternater, not to use rear defogger because it may result in a vehicle fire, also dealer told consumer not to fix it because there was going to be a recall.*ak
Vehicle stalled and started smoking in a busy intersection while making a turn. Engine failed with no dasbboard warning lights. Vehicle was diagnosed for a loose wire in alternator which could have caused an electrical fire to vehicle. Consumer just received the federal safety agency recall 02-v-171-000/ manufacturer's recall for the same problem that occurred.
Battery exploded when starting vehicle. Battery was replaced by dealer in february 2002. The dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide further information.
Diagnose from nissan elmwood for $39.22 states: " a ck fog lamp burnt by ignition wiring whoever installed alarm system in vehicle tapped into harness near ignition and left wires bare and after time these wires touch and burnt. Bring vehicle back to whoever installed alarm system into vehicle for repairs!!!". I brought my car to nissan route 22 were I had alarm installed. They want to charge me for diagnoses and perhaps repairs then. I bought new car from nissan dealer, did all repairs and maintenance with nissan. Demage wasn't caused by me. Driving with danger of another short and perhaps fire. Did diagnose with independent mechanic shop who states: "nissan ignition side is not secure, it is completely open and my wires are already melted which he doesn't warranty my safty." I woul like to fax copies of those statments. I had called nissan hot line. I had called gm from nissan route 22 who never returned my call and left me with this situation. Car may go on fire at any time.
Air suspension replaced twice; wiring harness also replaced
Battery failed. Yh
Battery failed. Nlm
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