2001 Nissan Maxima: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · NY

The rotors malfunctioned, causing them to warp. When the rotors warped and the brake pedal was depressed steering wheel shook. The faster vehicle was driven and when the brake pedal was depressed the worse the steering wheel shook. This could result in consumer losing control of the vehicle. Dealership resurfaced the rotors, but they warped again within 17,000 miles.

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · FL

My rotors had to be turned at 17,000 (11/30/2001) and 32,000 (11/15/2002) miles due to vibration on braking. The service rep claims it is due to the rotors warping due to heating up and claims it is due to driving habits. I drive primarily highway miles and limited city driving and this reasoning doesn't seem likely. Especially twice. I've also owned a honda accord (112,000 miles) and a toyota camry (70,000 miles) and never had any such problems. This makes me question the claim that it is my braking habits.

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 15,000 miles · NY

Front brake wheel bearing failed, brake rotors warps in less than 15,000 mi. 02 sensor failed < 15,000 mi, need brakes replaced less than every 15,000 mi. Excessive vibration in front of automobile. Dealer is unable to isolate and repair. Automobile is no dam good.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · NJ

Warped rotors resurfaced once 18,000 miles ago because of heavy vibration in steering on braking (close to loss of control of car). Experiencing same problem again and dealer claims it's due to drive habits and refuses to service under extended warranty. The warped rotors causes you to have to pump the brakes to slow the car down which would explain the wear on the brake due to defective rotors. I do mostly highway driving so brakes not used extensively. Need to look at the possibility that some component is causing the rotors to overheat and warp and not a result of heavy braking. Spouse experiencing same problem on 2002 pathfinder with 22,000 miles. Please investigate as I think this is a widespread problem that nissan is trying to attribute to the consumers' drive habits. Let's not wait for severe injury to occur before taking action.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · IN

Rotors warp and cause steering to shake when brakes applied - on my maxima I have needed to have the disks turned 3 times (1st time at 13k miles) and then the rotors replaced before I had 30k miles on my car. Now at 44500 I need to get the disks turned again. I had a 98 maxima before the 01 and never had to get work.

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Brakes · 26,500 miles · TX

I am experiencing brake rotor warping problems with my 2001 nissan maxima. The dealer refuses to even investigate the problem.