2004 Nissan Maxima brakes problems

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the ABS independently activated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal sound. The failure was a persistent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 96,149 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was parked in the garage at the contact's home, the hood blew up and the front end burst into flames. The contact opened the garage door and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries or property damage. The maintenance indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to five star nissan of florence (311 n cashua dr, florence, sc 29501, 843‑628‑0032) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor failed. The contact stated that the insurance company totaled the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,149.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The dealer did not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact left the dealer and took her vehicle to her residence. The contact then noticed a fire emerging from the engine compartment. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Dyd ... Updated 03/24/14

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NJ

While initiating my brakes the ABS appears to be activating,and causing load noise and shaking vehicle.it almost sounds like my brakes with caliper broke and im trying to stop vehicle that way. I turn vehicle off, and it resets itself to normal. Brakes work well and I move on, a day or 2 later same thing,so every time im coming to a stop sign I start pumping the brakes and hoping they are working, vehicle now has over 100k miles, and problem been happening since about 60k . Not sure what to do.but looking at this site,seems like nissan doesn't want to recall this part. And to top it off, now my nissan armada ABS light and brakes are acting up the same way. Coincidence or flaw parts??

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 8,000 miles · CA

I bought a brand new nissan maxima 2004. After driving for 5 years, it has given nothing but headache and stress. It would not accelerate or would be jerking/shaking after stepping on the accelerator. While driving in the freeway, my car would slow down and couldn't drive pass 20 mile per hour, then engine died. I had replaced catalytic converter ,sensors, mufflers,brakes. And the problems still haven't resolved. As of today, I don't have a car, it is at the dealer for diagnostic.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · NY

While driving my vehicle started having problems stopping. It was determined that the ABS system is not working properly. The vehicle is pulsing while stopping. I checked the internet and found this to be an ongoing problem. I then called a local nissan dealer who also stated it is a problem & there is a bulletin regarding the ABS system. Yet there is no recall on it. Once again nissan not taking responsibility for the problems with their vehicles. Nissan is telling me that the cost to repair this problem can be in excess of $1500.00. This is disgraceful. It is obvious there is a problem. I cannot wait to get rid of my nissan. I will never buy another one. I will also be filing a complaint with bbb, consumer reports, all automobile outlets and of course the internet.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 167,300 miles · ME

Anti-lock brakes engage almost every time brake is applied. Tsb says rust has to be cleaned out of the right rear wheel hub and a drain hole has to be added, right rear ABS($250 +) sensor has to be replaced, with possible replacement of ABS actuator($1000 +) required.

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Brakes · 70,002 miles · VA

Second time the rear ABS sensors and actuator have to be replaced. Come on nissan. You knew there were problems here. I will probably never buy another nissan.

Filed Mar 13, 2013 · Brakes · CA

2004 nissan maxima se (equipped with six speed manual transmission) component faiure: clutch master cylinder 1st occurence - april 2008 ~31,000 miles sudden total loss of clutch pedal pressure resulting in inability to put car into any gear while driving without any prior warnings, experienced total loss of clutch pedal pressure while driving in heavy traffic on a bridge, resulting in extreme safety concerns trying to get out of harms way. Jammed car into gear without pressure clutch resulted in several thousand dollars of consequential damages to the transmission gears. Nissan replaced the failed clutch master cylinder at a cost of approximately $400.00. Transmission was fixed by nissan under warranty. 2nd occurence - march 2013 ~58,000 miles sudden partial loss (1/2) of clutch pedal pressure while driving home in stop and go traffic. No longer can drive car due to safety/reliability concerns. In both of the occurences above, full clutch pressure returned after letting car sit and coll down for approximately 1/2 hour. A search of the we revealed that many drives of nissan's of this vintage have experienced identical symptoms of clutch pedal pressure failure. Dealer will not admit it is a problem.

Filed Jan 27, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 94,000 miles · AZ

The car is jerking/bucking violently when shifting from reverse into drive and again when shifting into first and second gears. It is also jerking when downshifting from second to first gear. At first, the shifting problem was an occasional occurrence, however, it has progressively gotten worse. Now it is almost constant. After researching this problem, I have found that hundreds and hundreds of '04-05 maxima owners are experiencing the exact same problems. This is quite obviously a nissan manufacturing defect that should be corrected by nissan corp.