The wiring in the head lights, had to be repeatedly changed due to melting.
1999 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints
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I was experiencing a rough idle and rough engine running, feeling as though the car would cut off at any moment. The dealer tested my car and determined that the ignition coils were bad. They had to replace all 6 at $100+ each because they had no way to tell which of the 6 were bad. It is unlikely that all 6 were bad because the car would still start and run, only having problems intermittently. I find it appalling that I was forced to pay for 6 parts plus labor without being able to determine if all of the parts truly needed replacing.
The computer chip keeps failing. This would cause everything - electric locks, power windows and the wipers - not to work properly. Have taken to a mechanic and was informed of possible electrical problems. Manufacturer indicates there isn't any problems for them.
I took car to nissan dealership after no. 2 coil was bad and they wanted to replace all of the coil packs, rather expensive. I got a second opinion, and they replced the bad one only. A month later, no. 4 went bad while driving in traffic. When the part came in for this one, it was a different part number. Something is fishy here. There needs to be a recall. The private repair company told me there appears to be a massive problem getting parts, yet no recall?
Consumer states vehilce failed to start because the computer chip in vehicle had de programmed. Contacted dealer. Reprogram chip, problem reaccured.
Vehicle is losing power intermittently while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Took car to dealer because of rough running engine. Dealer says 4 ignition coils need to be replaced but they did not have in stock. When I called several other dealers to check for parts, I was told they can't keep ignition coils in stock because everyone with a 1999 maxima needs them. I asked if there was a recall and they said no. If everyone needs them, then I think it is faulty equipment and should be a recallable item. Thank you.
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Consumer cannot start vehicle with key, the key will not turn ignition switch, consumer stated this was original key received with vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer had to recode key. *ak
Consumer 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.
Ignition system immoblized when using proper coded nissan keys. Car towed to dealer . Keys recoded. A car that can't be depended upon is a safety hazard. I want system rewired and deleted from car. Others are having the same problem. When will it happen again? What if it's late at night and no phone available? I have a bad heart. This could kill me. I am told only a nissan dealer can repair this. My favorite garage can't. Called nissan to complain four times. Talked to four differant people. Got four differant stories. Please make these people rewire this car so it can never possibly happen again. They know this problem exist but only offer verbal reassurance which is not satisfactory.
Ignition system immobilized when using proper coded nissan keys. Keys recoded, problem still occurs later. Nissan/factory rep knows max se have aproblem, but don't know why. I have a car that I never know when it won't start and must be towed in!!
Ignition switch intermittently works. Dealer has had vehicle in dealer's shop for repairs 5 times. Consumer is filling for lemon law.
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