This incident inovlves my nissan maxima 2002 se with automatic transmission. While driving on I-25 in rush hour traffic at approximately 70 MPH, the car started to buck and engine power was severely reduced. The car immediately slowed to less than 45 MPH and just missed being hit from behind by the following traffic. I was fortunate to maintain control and work my way over to the shoulder. When stopped the car stalled and was difficult to restart. I was able to restart the car and was able to drive to the dealership at very reduced speed (<45 MPH). The dealership informed me of a current technical service bulletin out for the car and that since my car was out of warranty (3 yr/36000 mile) current mileage 37500. I would have to incur the cost of replacement. This seems to be a very serious defect with the mass/flow sensor according to the bulletin and I wonder why this is not a recall type replacement. I consider myself lucky to be here with such a severe product defect. Especially one that is easily repaired and should be instituted in cars currently in service but not yet repaired. Nissan's reluctance to incur the cost of my repair just because it's out of warranty is a bad customer relation move on their part, but besides that I believe not recalling this part puts other motorists at risk. Thank you.
2002 Nissan Maxima engine complaints
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While driving 20 MPH the vehicle's engine stalled in an intersection. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.
The vehicle experienced valve rattle from motor on initial start up and bluish smoke came out of the tail pipe. The car was left parked and subsequently started the following morning. The problem did not recur at the dealer.
While traveling at 65 MPH, the vehicle would shut off. The driver lost the brakes, and steering and had to manually come to a safe stop. *ak nissan replaced the air flow sensor. *scc
Excessive paint chips from hood and front bumper knocking/pinging during hard accelerating or under load.
Vehicle has a knocking noise and burning odor coming from the engine compartment.
Air control valve is not working properly vehicle will unexpectedly accelerate at high speeds. Contacted dealer. Please further information.
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