2000 Nissan Maxima problems

Filed Feb 5, 2025 · TN

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Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Tires · 95,148 miles · CA

Tires. Goodyear viva 3 model, size 215/55r16 (and most other sizes). These tires go out of round at exceptionally low mileage. An common complaint at walmart (the only retailer that sells this model) is that the tires go out of round, produce unbelievable noise, and vibration in the steering column. I have experience both these effects as well, and the tires were installed on a newly (days before) aligned vehicle, and have less than 5,000 miles on them. See https://www.walmart.com/ip/goodyear-viva-3-all-season-215-55r16-93h-tire/42353801 for a litany of the essentially same complaint from hundreds of drivers on the same model of tire. These tires should not be on the road, they are not safe. Tires that go out of round, at less than 5,000 miles, something is going on there. (in my case, I have only two of the tires (one axle) but one is ok (so far), and the other is clearly not. But when I went and read the reviews, I found over half the complaints were about the same problem (out of round, and massive vibration and noise). The other half of the complaints on low mileage lifespans. But the tires going out of round, and causing vibration in huge numbers of vehicles, that is something the federal safety agency needs to investigate. Hence my complaint. I will soon be replacing these tires on my vehicle, I don't think they are safe to drive on.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · FL

The structural support on the bottom of the radiator and the main engine mount is rusted all out now my car is unsafe to drive the car when I was driving was making a noise from the front of the car and then pulled over to discover that the the motor mount was rusted out from the radiator support

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Acceleration · 190,000 miles · NY

2000 nissan maxima se. While driving my vehicle on a highway or secondary road the vehicle starts to buck. Suddenly without any warning the (tcs) traction control and slip lights illuminate. This causes me to suddenly lose power and decelerate in hi speed traffic almost leading to rear end collisions. I have tried to rectify the problem by resetting the vehicle's computer by disconnecting the battery overnight and speaking to mechanics. I have not been able to resolve this issue. At times the tcs will activate ( sometimes stall ) while I am pulling into traffic or merging onto the highway ( RPM's go to 2000 maximum when this happens ) causing concern to myself or other motorist. The vehicle has 190k and I have owned it since 01/26/2018. The vehicle operated perfectly until 07/2018. Unfortunately I have been unemployed since 04/2018 and cannot afford to have the car put in a shop for repairs. I am capable of doing my own mechanical repair once I can diagnose the root cause. I have no choice but to drive the vehicle since I do not have another at my disposal. My main concern being safety to myself and others. Any help with this situation will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · IN

Takata recall, airbag light keeps flashing... Won't shut off. Stationary, moving, anywhere

Filed May 5, 2018 · Brakes · 177,000 miles · NE

I purchased this car at a buy here pay here lot the ABS system warning light is on and the brakes almost go to the floor I was told it was the acculator of the braking system failure and dealership said there may be a recall it should be cause the cost is over 1,000.00 dollars to repair the car runs good but that is alot of money to spend on a used car known for this issue and that no dealerships buy here pay here lots for people who have no credit get stuck with a good running car and the brakes are a big safety issue

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 168,000 miles · CA

Car was in motion when it lost power and stalled the dashboard has no light and battery is charged than when driving the car it drains and shuts off .

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Suspension · 98,000 miles · IL

Upon inspection the frame and cross member are rusted beyond repair. It is now too dangerous to drive and ultimately useless. The mechanic is afraid to let the car down off the lift to support its own weight. How is this even possible and even close to acceptable? This car has been stored in a garage, not driven often, and properly maintained. This is completely unacceptable.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · CA

I was driving normally on freeway with heavy traffic. The weather was clear, and the road was flat and had no obstacle. Then the airbags on driver side and passenger side deployed even though I did not hit anyone or anyone hit me. I did have one collision one year earlier in which the airbag did not deploy.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

Our confirmation for earlier complaint is : 10628840 since we bought the car, it is an on going problem. We had engine light and suspension problem. While driving car some times starts wavering and jumping. Also gets very difficult to control the steering. Many of the nissan places have charged us a healthy amount of money but the problem stays the same. Can not be driven on highways. I have submitted all the documents with the previous complaint. Please advise and help us. Thank you