2004 Nissan Maxima: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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 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 Feb 5, 2013 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal repeatedly and the vehicle lunged forward independently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the speed and ABS sensors would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 86,000 miles · NY

My ABS light came on about a year ago, I took it to the mechanic shop to have them look at it. And they told me I needed to replace the rear wheel hub and the ABS sensor so I did which cost me $800 dollars. The mechanic told me they get a lot of maxima in there shop with the same problem. He said it was a nissan manufacturers flaw. So make the long story short after I replaced the hub and the ABS sensor my ABS light still stays on and now I need and ABS control module which went bad because of the wheel hub getting rusty.

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the ABS sensor warning light would illuminate and the system activated erroneously, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. There were no injuries. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance to the contact. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Body, Brakes · CT

I took possession of this vehicle around the 14th of november and this vehicle has been returned back to the dealership 6 times within a two week period. I think this could possible be a flood car there is a smell of mildew and the visor are water damaged. To this day the vehicle has not been fixed and it is the 26th day of december 2011. The transmission seems to be slipping and I am afraid to enter traffic as the car stalls and then sticks upon accelerating. The check engine light as well as the brake and ABS lights are constantly on when the dealership stated that they had turned them off. I can smell fumes upon starting and driving this car. I am parent and I don't like to give my child or any other person a ride because of the smells. The tires were bald on the car and twice when it rained I almost has 2 major collisions when the vehicle veered into the other lane driving 45 in a 65 MPH zone. I am filing a complaint because I don't think this car is a good car. I have contacted the finance company and they are stating this is out of there hands. I have taken pictures of the different item that seems to be water damaged. I also will be filing a complaint with the consumer law group regarding this matter.

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Brakes · 76,800 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when she noticed a loud squeaking noise from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 76,800.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · PA

The failure is with the ABS system on my 2004 maxima. There is a documented tsb for this problem for 2004-07. A poor design of rear wheel assembly(by nissans own admittance) causes wheel sensor to prematurely fail, causing ABS controller/solenoid to fail. This has been documented to occur with less than 40,000 miles on a vehicle. This in turn completely disables the vehicle's ABS system. Nissan refuses to issue a recall or even assist with repairs, even with all of the reported incidents. In most incidents that I found, it fails right after the factory warranty has expired. In my particular case, I have an extended pre-owned warranty through nissan. Though, nissan says that it isn't covered under my warranty. Repairs are estimated to cost in the area of $2100.00. As heavy as the vehicles are, not having functioning ABS can be very dangerous. I don't know exactly how many people have had this problem, but a quick search of automotive forums for the nissan maxima returned a great amount, completely describing the problem and fix needed.