The accelerator motion sensor failed without warning. As a result the vehicle would not go any faster than 30 MPH. A recall (02v043000) was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional. *jb information.
2002 Nissan Maxima acceleration complaints
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Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer on several occasions for an oil change, and was told that there was a recall on vehicle. Dealer told consumer that the parts would not be in, they were on back order.
2002 nissan maxima se when making sharp left turns, accelerating from stopped position, loud grinding noise from front suspension is present more than 50% of the time. Have returned car to dealer 6 times over 18 months with no resolution. Dealer has performed only one actual repair - which did not addres problem. Dealer has become uncooperative stating they have done "all they can".
When brakes are applied vehicle accelerates instead of slowing down. Dealer has been unable to duplicate problem.
The accelerator became stuck in full throttle, and accelerated at a high speed.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and crashed through a wall. *jb scc
Nar 02/13/2003. The consumer suffered serious injuries when the gas pedal over traveled due the design of the stopper. (lawyer on behalf of client, yida castaneda)
While pulling into a garage vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward while foot was still pressed on brake. Please provide any further information.
While trying to pull into a parking space, vehicle started to accelerate and ran over the speed bump stopping further down the parking lot. Consumer had foot on the brakes. Contacted dealer and dealer took a look at vehicle and stated that everything was fine.*ak
Vehicle has a manual transmission and engine continues to accelerate when clutch is disengaged and foot is removed from gas pedal. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who adjusted idle, but problem still occurring. Vehicle checked again, and dealer advised consumer that maxima operates that way and nothing could be one.*ak consumer states that this occurs in all forward gears and causes a surge in acceleration when re-engaging the transmission.
Air control valve is not working properly vehicle will unexpectedly accelerate at high speeds. Contacted dealer. Please further information.
While parking, foot pressed brake pedal and vehicle surged forward hitting a brick wall. Driver sustained minor injuries. *ak
Consumer took feet off brakes vehicle accelerated without touching gas pedal. This has happenwed 3 times. Contacted dealer. Sending out an engineer to check vehicle.
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