Car began running very rough. Needed ignition coil replacement. $800.00 why does every maxima have this same problem?
1999 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints
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I have a 1999 nissan maxima and have 145,000 miles on it. Ignition coil has gone bad and nissan wants to charge me 1200 dollars to replace. It seems I have read this as a problem in alot of maxima's. Considering recalling this issue in older maximas?
While driving my car, it started to miss, sputter, run bad, vibrate and almost turn off. The check engine light came on and after having the codes read (p1320) and researching dtc p1320 and/or spark knock (detonation) due to ignition coil (s). I find out that this is a very common problem with several years of maximas. I also found out that there are newer coils with a gray dot, that is to be used to replace the older defective ones. Not only are the bad ones recommended for replacement, but all 6 are recommended for replacement. Why is this? I believe is was because of a known defect in the parts. I have already replaced several of these coils and it don't take long before the check engine light is back on, and the car is once again misfiring and getting bad gas mileage because of code p1320, another bad coil. Nissan should recall these cars and fix this continuously ongoing problem . This misfiring on interstates and busy roads at high speeds can be very dangerous, because it slows the car down all of a sudden and could result in a rear end crash. This misfiring also results in fuel not being burned in the cylinder and is wasted.
I have a 1999 nissan maxima, 5-spd, with 142k miles. Generally the car is a treat to drive and I have had no significant problems to date with its operation. However, upon traveling westward, from va along I-70 in oh, the car simply cut out from its current speed and stopped accelerating and began to hesitate and buck. It was as though the ignition coils briefly stopped working or the fuel filter suddenly became clogged with paraffin. Since my wife and I were traveling at freeway speeds, this was a bit disconcerting. I immediately moved the vehicle over to the far right lane and depressed the gas pedal for more fuel. That action worked briefly, but then the car bucked repeatedly again. We were able to manage the remaining 80 miles toward home thereafter. I feel that either the ignition coils are malfunctioning w/o warning, or that some other mechanism of fuel feed system is failing also w/o warning. The car does not knock or ping, maybe the gasoline or fuel injectors are fouling (however, I use 87 ron grade gasoline, and often add octane boosters, I also clean the fuel injectors by running chevron'stechron about every 3500 miles). This may signify a severe problem lurking; I hope you consider issuing a recall for the 1999 maxima.
Three faulty ignition coils in 1 1/2 years. Two in less than one month on my 1999 nissan maxima gle.
I had several problems with al 6 ignition coils of my 1999 nissan maxima that I no longer have. I have written numerous complaints on an issue that should have been a recall.
Ignition coil failure, defect and replacement.
The ignition coils are defective.
My 1999 nissan maxima will display service engine soon light and cannot be reset. I have replaced the ignition coils and spark plugs plus the air temp sensor. This code p1320 is always on and there seems to be many other nissan owners with this problem.
Mil light illuminated. Knock and spark failure trouble codes. Erratic idle and power surge at or about 2000 RPM. In some cases the idle has been erratic enough for the engine to stall. The problem is not consistent and is temperature dependent. Cold mornings (less than 50 degrees f) create the most problems. Sudden loss of power on acceleration has proven dangerous. Replaced ignition coil packs, six per car.
Prior to getting my 1999 nissan maxima inspected, the 'service engine soon' light turned on and I eventually found out that the light is on because a few of my ignition coils are no longer working. Unfortunately, this will be about a $1500 repair (because I was told that I need to replace all of the coils because they can't detect which ones are out) and I am a college student who doesn't make much more than twice that in a year. I was researching online to see if there were any cheaper ignition coils I could purchase, and came to find out that there are so many people with this exact same problem that a petition has been created with over 3,000 signatures(here is the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?nis_ign&851). I am going to contact my local nissan dealership tomorrow (as I was busy getting estimates from other mechanics ever since I found out about my failed ignition coils until today when I learned that many others with '99-'03 nissan maxima's had this same problem) and hopefully something will be done, but more than anything I believe that they should do what's morally right and issue a recall.
My 1999 nissan maxima se had one coil replaced in 2003. This year I replaced the alternator as well. My airbag light flashes constantly and my clock goes in and out of service. My service engine soon light came on and the car runs very rough. When idling it sounds like a choking piece of crap and on the hills the light flashes. I was told I had a bad coil again and took it for a diagnostic that said multiple misfire and replace all six coils. I have read complaint after complaint about coils. When I bought my maxima new I thought I was buying a car that was reliable but I am hearing that coil replacement is the rule not the exception. I also have rear brake noise....since year three of owning the car. I have replaced two sets of brake pads as well.
Anyone can spend just a moment of time on the internet and find that nissan maximas from 1999 to 2003 , perhaps a lengthier time period, mine is a 1999. Have major problems with ignition coils and starters. Yet no recall has ever been issued! I have seen hundreds of consumer websites of people reporting these problems with coils and starters. I just had to replace starter and coils. Some people report replacing them every 10,000 - 20,000 miles!!! This is a pricey repair at about $1000 to $1500 per event! Please urge nissan to recall these defective parts and refund those who have had to pay for this service.
I have 1999 nissan maxima and it started giving problem with the ignition coil when it had only 50000 miles and the mechanics were not able to find which coil was having the problem, and finally asked me to change all the six coils for around $1000.00. They also told me this is seen in many maxima's and infinity i30.
I have a potentially deadly problem with my 133,000-mile, 1999 nissan maxima. It might be related to the crank sensor on newer maxima, a steering column lock, a faulty ignition switch, faulty clutch depression switch, and the anti-theft kill switch, perhaps even a random ground. The problem was conceivably catastrophic.*ak upon entering my car using the remote, occasionally the car won't respond, and must be unlocked manually. In these instances, neither the dome lights nor the headlights shine. When the ignition key is rotated to the start position, as the clutch is being depressed, sometimes the gauge lights appear and then quickly fade and disappear; the car just doesn't crank. A faint, diminishing telltale buzzing sound can be heard. What's worse, this can happen spontaneously while driving, in which case the car's steering wheel locks and the brakes become inoperable. I have had this happen on three occasions, twice while driving in a mall parking lot (february and march ''07) and the other time (just last week) while turning into my neighbor's driveway, to take out her oak tree. The ignition crank sensor must slip into an inoperable mode during driving or while attempting to start the car, or the anti-theft switch somehow interferes with starting, operation or driving. Maybe the master ignition coil is failing (but that doesn't explain the headlight and dome light problems). The clutch switch may not engage when its pedal is being depressed. Sometimes, I can restart the car after an incident in which it was parked for a while. My battery is brand new, and there don't seem to be any shorts as far as I can tell. But nothing electrically works (not even the radio) when I have to unlock the car manually. I am very concerned about driving the car beyond my neighborhood. I might have to become a hermit, or worse, a college professor. Any ideas? The car is in excellent shape otherwise and has all service records.
1999 nissan maxima. Service engine light goes on. Fault code indicates engine misfire. Several coils have been replaced but they now intermittently fail on cylinder 4 and 6.
I am looking at $1400 to replace 6 ignition coils, this is preposterous, this is a known problem that should have been corrected. My car has less that 60,000 miles on it, and I have babied it and made sure only the best has been used on it. There are thousands of people complaining about this, and the problem remains. I am finishing this and writing a letter to my congressman and senators. I bought this car on nissan's reputation and knowing that they allow this to exist, I will never buy another nissan, period.
I began having misfires on my 1999 maxima in may 2005. Dealership stated that one of the ignition coils was going bad but would have to wait for the check engine light to come on before being able to tell which coil was malfunctioning. Less than two weeks later, the check engine light came on. I took my car to the dealership and the mechanic replaced the defective coil at a cost of around $250. Less than two months later, in july, another coil began malfunctioning (misfiring), the dealer replaced it for around $250. Now a third coil is misfiring.
At about 30,000 my 1999 maxima gle started to misfire randomly. I was told by a dealer that there was no test that could isolate a bad ignition coil and that all six coils would have to be replaced at a cost of about $900. I did nothing for a while, but when the problem became worse I contacted my local merchant tire dealer and asked if they could replace the coils with new coils bought be me from an auto parts dealer. Merchant tire agreed to make the replacement for $130. I purchased replacement coils from brightauto.com for a total cost of $364.63. The replacement coils are identified by nissan at nissanhelp.com as 22448-31u11, rh coil (#89057915) and 22448-31u16, lh coil (#89057914). I have had no problem since the replacement.
1999 nissan maxima has been idling rough, and check engine light on, took to mechanic for diagnostic. Needs one ignition coil and knock sensor replaced. From research this is an apparent common problem in this car.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 3 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, bucked, and nearly stalled. This was accompanied by vibration in the entire vehicle. Several months later, the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the ignition coil was not functional and that the calipers on both rear brakes had locked up on the wheel. There were no repairs made on the calipers.
All coils had to be replaced. It seems like a very high number of maximas produced in 1999 had this problem. Mine started occurring at 39000 miles. Dealer refused to cover repair cost that (including parts) was quoted at $1200.
Could get inside of vehicle with key, but could not start vehicle through ignition switch. Electronic devise would not read key, and computer had lost the combination. *ak dealer reprogrammed the key.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was misfiring. The dealership determined that the six ignition coils were defective and were replaced with new ignition coils. The vehicle began misfiring, 3000 miles after the first repair and the check engine light illuminated on the dash. Updated 9/18/2006 -
All 6 ignition coils required replacement at 70,000 miles on '99 nissan maxima due to poor engine performance and ses light. There is an online petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/nis_ign/ with over 2300 complaints for this exact problem on '99-'03 cars each costing the consumer between $500 and $1500 dollars for these nissan maxima series (most not covered under general warranty). In addition, the consumer affairs department at nissan is unresponsive to consumer complaints. A similar problem was found and rectified by volkswagen and audi of america, inc. For a general recall related to failed ignition coils. Http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2003/02/04/154251.html
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The dealership determined the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. Updated 5/30/2006 - the brakes made noise in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle pulled to the right. The check engine light illuminated. The tcs light illuminated. The A/C didn't seem cold enough to the consumer.
Nissan maxima has ignition coil problem. Very common. It has occurred the second time on my car. It is a 1999 nissan maxima se.
Consumer cannot start vehicle with key, the key will not turn ignition switch, . Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer had to recode key.
My vehicle,a 1999 nissan maxima was experiencing a severe engine misfire condition. I took it to a mechanic and was informed that the ignition coils were defective and would need to be replaced. I was told that the dealer just happened to have plenty in stock as this was a common part failure with this model. I ordered the new and improved parts with a total price of around $ 500.00. I am amazed at what a widespread problem this is with the ignition coils and yet nissan has accepted no responsibility for this defective part. I like nissans but I'm afraid if they don't step up to the plate I will be looking at a honda for my next car purchase.
1999 nissan maxima ignition coil failure. Engine check light and other lights came on. Coils are ~$100@ this is a very common problem with these cars and a recall should be issued. It has instead become a cash cow for nissan dealers at `$1200 cost for each car repaired.
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