2001 Nissan Maxima: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · IL

I see on your website my model year 2001 nissan maxima was recalled for air bags. I have never been notified that there was a recall for the air bags. Also there was a recall on the suspension control arm transverse link pins. I don't ever remember seeing a recall for that either

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the front control arm and motor mount failed. The contact also stated that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Suspension · 97,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle drove over a bump, he heard a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v146000 (suspension: front lower control arm) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 97,000.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Suspension · 88,722 miles · CA

The pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) broke off where it is mounted to the frame. This is causing a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This is resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle. The right front wheel fell off. I called the manufacturer regarding recall notice 02v146000. They stated that my VIN number is not included in this recall, even though I am experiencing the same problem with the same make, model, year of auto. We have tried to replace the pin, but have been unsuccessful.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. He stated that the steering veers from left to right repeatedly during braking. The vehicle was taken to a suspension shop and the mechanic stated that the lower control arm failed. The mechanic mentioned hearing about a recall and advised the contact to have the vehicle inspected. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The vehicle will be repaired because the contact feels it is unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage was 108,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a constant knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brakes were the cause of the failure. They test drove the vehicle and diagnosed it as unsafe to drive. The dealer claimed to have repaired the vehicle; however, the noise recurred and the contact also began experiencing steering failure. The dealer stated that the recent failure was due to the lower arm suspension. She found a recall regarding the suspension:front:control arm:lower arm, but nissan stated that her VIN was not included. The contact believes that her VIN should be included in the recall. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 125,000.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Suspension · 77,700 miles · KY

Have a 2001 nissan maxima and the pin on the front lower control arm broke and had to be replaced at around 75,000 miles. There is a recall for this part, but my car was not eligible for some reason. This part, if defective, represents a serious safety concern and I am very suspicious as to the reasons why the recall did not apply to my vehicle's VIN. The loss of controll was extremely noticable and I am concerned about the other side breaking and causing a serious accident.

Filed May 22, 2006 · Suspension · 52,500 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on rough surfaces 15 to 40 MPH the vehicle's steering was unstable. The steering wheel wobbled and there was a knocking sound heard coming from the suspension. The vehicle hesitated when the brakes were applied. The problems progressively worsened. There is the federal safety agency recall # 02v146000, regarding the front control arm; lower arm. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 06/07/2006.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Suspension · 62,560 miles · CA

My control arm on my '01 maxima broke. Although there is a recall for this year, my VIN # isn't included so nissan won't fix. Seems like this is a comon problem for this car. I do not understand how nissan can know exactly which vehicles this recall affects if mistakes were made. Thankfully I wasn't on a freeway at the time. If you have had same problem, my contact is [email protected].

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Suspension · 300,000 miles · 00

I have a 2001 nissan maxima se 20th anniv. [xxx] and recently (about 2-3 months ago) I started having problems with my front suspension - whenever I go over bumps or any sort of road cracks, I hear the banging (knocking) sound in my front suspension on both sides and the steering (handling) has become really sloppy. This week I was about to take the car to the mechanic but I accidentally came across some information on the internet regarding the same problem with over 90,000 2001-2002 maximas that have been recalled by nissan for free fixing. To be exact the safety the federal safety agency recall number is 02v146 and the description is "the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame, causing a knocking sound and abnormal steering, resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash. Dealers should replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan." anyways, this morning I called nissan canada and was told that my car was not recalled, because apparently when they began recalling on june 24, 2002, they determined the manufacturing date range from june 2001 to january 2002. My car was manufactured in october 2000; however if it has been a safety issue for over 90,000 same vehicles - how accurate their decision is??? All I want is to feel safe driving my car but in my case nissan do not wish to cooperate. Please let me know if there is a way to help me and to resolve this issue. The best way to contact me is e-mail: [xxx] or cell [xxx] or [xxx]. Please let me know, how long will it take to process and resolve the issue because I do not want to drive the car knowing what the problem is and especially knowing that it is a recall. Thank you very much for your attention! *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Suspension · 33,077 miles · CA

The driver took the vehicle to dealer for a suspension problem. Driver noticed while driving vehicle shook. The driver was able to maintain control of vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that a part for suspension needed to be replaced. . *ak the defective lower control arm part has not been replaced yet. All contact with nissan corp pertaining to this matter has been ignored. *bf

Filed Oct 11, 2004 · Electrical · 22,000 miles · SC

I have had a continuous problem with my 2001 nissan maxima cold start sensor and the dealer says no recall has been issued. Has anyone else reported this problem? Also, I was never sent a recall for the suspension, control arm: lower arm. Is it to late to have this replaced? Why was I not contacted or why dealer didn't notify me? What can I do because my front end is making noises?