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2004 Nissan Maxima electrical problems

56 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.

owner complaints
56
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    3
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    2
  • Horn
    2
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Ignition
    1
  • 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
    1
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Nissan Maxima electrical problems in other years

199019952000200520102023

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Nissan Maxima electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 21, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · FL

04v326000 one of the recall number the other is 05v512000 not sure what to do at this point I've changed my timing chain also already I also received a letter stating if I had to replace it to contact nissan I believe I'm just getting the run around

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Electrical · 18,600 miles · TX

For starters I replaced the alternator then the battery and then the crankshaft senor and then dorman that is on the possessive side of the battery. And it doesn't want to start still. Now just maybe you can help me on this.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · DE

When it rains the back passenger door has water in the door and soaks the back floor

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · CA

The body control module keeps the front and back lights from working. The tail lights also not working. The license plate lights not working cost for replacing with labor and tax is over 1k in california. While I was driving at night I could not see the road. I had to pull over and get towed home.

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 55 miles · MN · fire

Engine recall I was driving my car and while I was driving the car caught on fire. I was on highway 62 east in minneapolis mn going the speed limit 60 miles and I look and seen smoke coming from hood and the back of my car from the tail pipes.

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · Electrical, Seats · 175,000 miles · UT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the wiring underneath the driver's seat caught fire. The fire department was not contacted. An auto technician extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The independent mechanic stated that a wire burned through, which likely caused the fire. The contact was unsure of what repairs were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v512000 (seats). The contact spoke with tim dahle nissan (4528 state st, murray, ut 84107) who stated that they could not assist and advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they were not liable since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Electrical · TX · fire

On october 5, 2016 my husband came home from pt and parked the car under our carport. When he got out of the car there was not signs of smoke or any warning lights on in the car. He came in the house and started to get dressed and about 10 minutes later our neighbor was knocking on the door" screaming your car is on fire". The fire department was called out to put out the fire and after it was out they found that the fire started in the engine and ruled it an electrical fire. I called nna and explained what happened, sent photos, the police report, and fire report and they stated that it would take 6 weeks for them to even decide if they would investigate and that they would not help with any fees to have the car preserved. We live on a military base so we had to have the car towed away so that military housing could assess the damage that was done to the carport and we can not afford to pay daily for having the car sit at a tow yard while nissan decides if the will even investigate the cause of the fire. I really feel like there should be a class action against nissan because with all these complaints this can't just be isolated incidents.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Electrical · 146,089 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the horn failed to sound when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the horn assembly and horn switch were both replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 146,089.

Filed Oct 3, 2015 · Electrical · 156,587 miles · MA

Me radio and GPS and air and hit is the problem 1 day work others day no

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 119,000 miles · AL

I bought a 2004 nissan maxima se a year and two months ago. It had 91,000 miles on it. The transmission started slamming gears a few months ago right around 100k miles. I had it looked at and no problem could be found. But then on 1/8/15 the transmission got stuck in 5th gear. It would go into park and reverse fine but in drive it went straight into 5th. I was able to get it to slowly drive to a friends house where I parked and left it over night and borrowed a vehicle from them. The next morning I came back cranked it and it was fine. So I drove it towards the repair shop. It dies as I pull in. They run a diagnostic and they say the cam sensor is bad. The really expensive warranty that supposedly covers my car from bumper to bumper is claiming that this part is not covered in my bumper to bumper warranty so now I'm suck with a really expensive repair bill if I want to drive my car again. The thing is I get on line and see that there are thousands and thousands of people who have had the same problems I'm having and nissan is aware of the defect in the year model of car and are doing nothing to fix it and no ones warranties are covering the repairs. I'm a single mother and I make very little money so I don't have the extra income to fix this problem that clearly should be a recall in the first place. I hope that you will make nissan accountable one day for their blatant screwing of their customers.

Questions about the 2004 Nissan Maxima electrical

Does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Nissan Maxima, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Maxima electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Maxima electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Maxima have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Maxima model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (171 complaints), 1999 (83 complaints) and 2009 (79 complaints).

Other 2004 Nissan Maxima problems

Transmission 934Tires 141Engine 121Suspension 102Brakes 72Body 56Acceleration 38Steering 37Visibility 30Seats 15Airbags 13Lights 9Driver assistance 8Fuel system 8Locks 7Wheels 7Seat belts 3

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