Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving the contact heard a buzzing sound which alerted him that the motor mounts were failing. The dealer stated that the engine motor mounts were torn , and the front and rear mounts on the cross member were replaced. Approximately one month later the contact heard the buzzing sound and felt the engine shifted. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Approximately three months later the vehicle was taken to the dealer again. The dealer replaced the front and rear motor mounts. The contact continued to hear the buzzing sound. The dealer advised the contact to replace the transmission fluid, and the right front strut. However, the repair did not solve the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the ECM computer should be replaced. The buzzing sound continued and the manufacturer stated that they would have their technician inspect the vehicle. Presently, the technician has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.*ak update 5/3/07
2004 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints
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Seven months ago I started to hear a rattling noise coming from the front of car whenever I go over a bunch of bumps in the road. In the last month the rattling turned into a clunking noise. Took my 2004 nissan maxima se to the dealership (this car was purchased new in the spring of 2003. And now has only has 23,971 miles on it) and they said they couldn't hear the noise or find the noise. Just last week the noise got worse. Husband drove it and said it was the driver's side strut. Husband looked at left strut and said he found fluid on top of the strut. Took it back to the dealer and they said the same thing, they couldn't hear the noise and said the strut was fine. I have had three other passengers in the car and they hear the noise plain as day every time you go over a bunch of bumps. My dealer service was nice enough to call nissan USA and see if they would fix it under good faith. Nissan would not do it. This car is nearly four years old with 23, 971 miles and is babied (even the service manager knows this). Struts are suppose to last close to 60,000 miles. The steering also shimmies. The brake rotors were warped and had to be machined at only 14, 491 miles. After reading more than 23 complaints on the federal safety agency I wonder why these maxima's have not been recalled!
I bought this car on april 2004. On june 2004 it began to have problems with shock absorbers or struts. This happens 2 or 3 times a year and every time the dealer changes them for new ones they break again. They changed them last time on january 4, 2007 and the banging noise is starting again which is the sign that they will break soon. After the warranty expires this will become a burden.
Multiple strut failures on a car with only 28k miles. Also brake rotors continue to warp. This is unacceptable for such a new car.
2004 nissan maxima. Car develops a dangerous vibration between 50 and 60 MPH. Also has a loud knock coming from under the car. Took it back to the dealer twice. This first time they replaced the right front strut saying that it had broken. They said the vibration was coming from cupped tires caused by the broken strut. The loud knock was less but still apparent. Took back to dealer who then tightened the "tie rod which was loose. No mention of cupped tires was made. Knock is still present and also the vibration is also still a big problem. The car has the 18" wheels.
Front struts have been replaced four (4) times in a 2004 model.
2004 maxima steering wheel shimmies between 40-60 MPH very distracting and dangerous.
Front struts bad from the first 3 months I owned the car. All rear and front driver side were replaced under warranty, but when the passenger front failed at 50k, the dealer would not fix it under warranty. I had complained of noise while it was under warranty but the dealer said they could not reproduce the noise. Since replaced, I do not hear the noise. Nissan offered a $200.00 service credit but the strut was $400 and should have been changed with the driver front at 3 months old.
Front brakes pulsate violently when braking. Front end shimmies constantly. Original front tires wore out within 10,000 miles. Nissan continues to ignore the design flaws and component failures (rotor failure) in this 2004 maxima. Owners are getting nothing but the runaround when vehicle safety is a huge issue.
My 2004 nissan maxima has been experiencing loud rattling noise when driving and severe shaking of the steering when applying the brakes. In april 2006 I took the car to the dealership. They stated the struts and suspension needed to be placed and insisted I pay for it. The struts had been replaced in the car previously in april of 2005 along with defective rotors. They also suggested the belts be replaced because they were cracking. I have not had the car two years yet, but parts on this vehicle continue to malfunction exhibiting all signs of defective manufacturing. Additionally I replaced two of the originally tires (goodyear rsa 18") at 12k and 20k miles for tears in the sidewalls. I have reviewed the other complaints on file for this vehicle from other owners and unfortunately I share the same problems with my maxima.
Loud rattle hollow sounds from front end . Replaced struts now 4 times in 8 months I think a recall is in order I wish more people would complain.
Dt*: the contact stated during sudden acceleration the vehicle veers to the left or right. The problem usually occurs while driving 40 to 50mph. Previously, the dealership replaced the strut due to a knocking sound coming from the front suspension. The veering problem did not occur until the strut was replaced. When the vehicle was returned to the dealer, it was determined the vehicle is designed to veer during sudden acceleration.
10,522k miles,- I broke down due to failure of alternator and battery. Dealership replaced both. 15,358k miles,- I complained about a loud rattling noise, like a flat tire rattling grinding noise and car feeling shaky.= dealership found no problem. Continuing driving my car thinking everything is ok. I bought it brand new so I shouldn't really worry. I was wrong for thinking that. 27,500 mi. -I broke down again got towed to the dealership,where they replaced another alternator. 27,732-I brought it back to dealership, because I just thought the noise my car still made didn't seem right.= dealership resecured heatshield 3. 26'099 mi.-r/f headlight bulb burnt out. Dealer fixed that one. 28'071 mi.-left side front headlight burnt out. Dealer replaced . 29,276 mi.- I paid $300.00 for my major service that was due for my car, also thinking maybe my car wouldn't be as noisy as it is. Maybe the dealership might find the problem. 31'431 mi.- I still hear the grinding noise,the cover under engine was loose, my air conditioner was not cold enough, and the center console was loose.=this time the dealership said it was the heat shield for the grinding noise, they fixed the loose cover under engine,fixed center console, and replaced low pressure hose in the A/C. 31'813 mi.- car still making the grinding noise, I hear knocking noises from the back of the car when I reverse, and the a/t light stays on longer than normal,then turnes off.= dealer replaced front exaust pipe, said the knocking noise I hear in the back of the car, is from the aftermarket air cleaner.(that is in the front of car).when I picked up my car from the dealership, I felt like this time my car was going to be fixed.I got in my headed for home.I heard the same noise I have been complaining about since 15,358 mi.I turned around brought right back in to service.=they replaced the rear manifold and cat converter.I picked up my car but I still hear the noise my car makes and it is louder when turning.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no specific speed, the front end shimmies and vibrates. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership numerous times for inspection. The left front struts were replaced twice and the right front struts five times. The vehicle is awaiting the replacement of the right front strut for the sixth time. However, the part is on back order. The contact stated the vehicle is drivable, but very unsafe.
Shimmied in the steering wheel at speeds between 50- -60 MPH to the point of loosing steering control of 2004, nissan maxima. The dealer rotated the tires at my expense at least 3 times, which has not solved the problem. No dealer's response to the dilemma, and, I hate driving the car because of this unsafe condition.
Dt: the contact stated there was a loud banging noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealership determined the struts were broken. The struts were replaced, but the noise ecurred. The struts have been replaced three times.
I bought this 2004 nissan maxima at difeo nissan dealership of jersey city. Since I got it, I had to take it four times to the dealer to change front struts. Right now as I am sending you this email, I can hear that sound again. This is causing me a lot of inconvience, so I would be glad if someone can do something about it. I paid a lot of money for this car and I don't think I should be going through all this frustration for a car I spend so much money for. Secondly the c.d. Don't play when it's cold in the car. Please could someone get back to me or do something about these problems for me please. Thank you,seepersaud.
I think you need to look into the issue of shimmy or vibration in the maxima's 2004-2005-2006. My car has the shimmy and I and the dealer have done just about everything nissan says to do to resolve the issue. I even bought new tires another brand and it is still there. $$$ what is happening is that there is a constant shimmy in the steering wheel. The shimmy is mostly very light except for certain speeds the you can see it in the wheel. It is not the tires .. It may be the wheels or the steering components. If you or nissan would poll all of the owners of the maximas you will find that this issue is the norm and not exception. Go out onto the web to www.maxima.org and under 6th gen look at the complaints under shimmy. I don't know of anyone who has a maxima that doesn't have the shimmy and I am sure there are many who just live with it. This issue will keep me from buying another maxima. This could be a safety issue at higher speeds as that is when the shimmy really shows up. Please take a closer look at this.
My 2004 nissan maxima has had 3 sets of front struts replaced starting at 8k miles from new...the dealer has diagnosed the need for a forth set of front struts at 62k miles.
Front struts replaced on my brand new 2004 nissan maxima after 9 months. I also had to have my rotors turned after 18k miles. I know of others that had/have the same problems.
Both front struts make noise when going over all bumps in road. Front of car is becoming bouncy when driving over time due to struts failing and excessive noise.. Will become dangerous to drive soon. Dealer replaced both front struts.
Dt: contact complained about strut problems. They kept wearing out. First happened on 8-23-04, and dealer repaired it. The last time the struts were repaired was on 8-8-05. Also, had front end vibration . They sanded down the brake pads and that fixed the vibration problem.
Bought the nissan maxima on august 10, 2004 from vob nissan in rockville, md. Under 100 miles, took back to dealer due to unacceptable level of vibration in the front wheels felt through the steering wheel generally between 40 and 70 MPH on smooth surfaced highway driving. Initially I was told this is probably due to flat spots on the tires per car sitting in the lot for an extended time. But the vibration continued. When cruising more pronounced. Dealer initially performed wheel balancing which didn't work. Then they replaced the front two continental tires which still didn't work. They performed ??road force balancing?? Check. The tires had readings of close to 40 where the acceptable reading should be below 10. There was also an issue with the brakes. When driven at highway speeds and brakes are applied, the steering was visibly vibrating. Vob also noticed the warped rotors in front and re-surfaced them. Dealer replaced the continental tires with michelin mxv4. Noticeable improvement in handling but not quite. Dealer did everything possible per written tsbs, etc. And that there is nothing else he could do, therefore call the manufacturer. 3/22/05 I contacted darcars of rockville. They replaced the brake pads which were unevenly worn and also re-surfaced the rotors in a special machine while they were attached to the car as recommended by nissan. Vibration problem was markedly better after that. However, I still feel the problems when pressing the break pedal lightly going at speed. Also when driving above 60 MPH on straight roads. I am debating whether to take the car back to the dealer now or wait for it to get worse. It has been a constant frustration.
I have a 2004 nissan maxima that has been having problems with the struts from day one. Also the car has a shimmy at a certain speed
Dt: consumer leased new maxima. About 6 months later had to replace a tire. Took vehicle to service dealer and had replacement. Over this weekend a different tire came off while driving, but the repaired tire has slits in the tread as all the other ones do as well. The dealer noted this was a problem with the 2004 maxima. Also there is shock problems known to nissan but no recalls but dealers are aware of this and must replace those issues including the sunroof which apparently can shatter under extreme heat. Car is currently in shop for repair.
1) manufacturer defect in the suspension (2004 nissan maxima se) 2) caused car to make a sudden reflex to the right twice on the highway 3) dealer ( nissan of el monte ) has replace struts and other suspension parts more than 4 times after 10 dealer inspections.
While driving at fairly high speeds vehicle shakes. When taken to dealer for service it was determined tha tshaking was due to balancing and alignment. The front right shock strut had to be replaced due to wear.
Brand new 2004 nissan maxima, driven normally for months and recently started noticing the struts making a banging noise over normal light road bumps. The ride quality has since deteriorated and is now reaching the point of being dangerous to drive. It has been to two nissan dealers so far who refuse to acknowledge the problem and keep trying to blame it on me, meanwhile hundreds of other people complain about the same problem, and many other dealerships acknowledge it. There must be something done at the coroprate level from nissan to rectify this problem. Allowing the dealers to decide what is good and bad, while half of the parts are defective is solving nothing, and only creating more of a hazard and hassle for all maxima owners.
The front driver side strut continues to fail. The part has been replaced two times, however the cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *jb the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer 9 or 10 times because they could not find the trembing in the steering. The consumer would like to know if failed struts are a safety issue.
The vehicle has a steering wheel vibration at speeds exceeding 40 MPH. The vehicle also has a violent vibration when braking. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership on several occasions without a satisfiable resolution.
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