I will include all of my problems I have had with my 04 maxima se. The first major probem I had was my front right strut went out and had to be replaced. Problem fixed. Next, problem was on occasoion my car wouldnt start first dealer trip they told me their was no problem and the next time leave the car dead and have the car towed. So, it happend again had the car towed and then they replaced the battery which I had to pay for the pro-rated battery. So, it happend again had the car towed and now they replaced the electrial module that controls the headlights. Problem has been fine for 2 weeks +. Now the left front strut went out and wondering when I should bring the car in again. I have 25000 mile and not yet 2yrs old and the car has been in for repair atleast 7 times. I hate my 35k dollar car.
2004 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints
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2004 nissan maxima--front struts defective immediately after purchase of auto...dealer replaced struts...now with 3000 miles on them , they are bad again, and I'm going to dealer to see what they say.
When snow is under the suspension the steering wheel vibrates uncontrollably.
The front passenger strut failed has now been replaced 4 times. After 500 miles of driving the strut appears to be ok. However, the car failed to start today. Over the past 3 weeks the weather has been changing between single digits to upper 30's. On colder mornings the relays inside the vehicle near the glove box would make a clicking noise while attempting to start the car. The car would crank hard several times before starting. At the same time the relays would make a clicking noise. The vehicle finally didn't want to start today 1/12/05. There is a tsb for the power distribution module. I believe this is the problem. My car was towed to my dealership.
The windshield rubber on the top was loose when I bought this car. Also I noticed there was a scratchy sound when I turned on the wiper right on the first day I took this car home. I checked it and found out that the wiper rubber was came loose and the steel touch the windshield class. It scratch the windshield. The stevens creek dealer was very nice and they did change the windshield and tighten the seal arround the windshield. 2 days ago it was rain preaty hard in where I live. In the morning when I drove the car I was shock that there was water coming out from the lights interior. It was preaty bad and I couldn't believe I paid so much for this piece a junk. Many times the engine would stalled, you can't gas and loose the power. I brought it to the same dealer, they couldn't regenerate the problem thus they don't know how to fix it. The tire vibrate between 50-80 MPH and they couldn't fix that one either. I've been driving so many cars...and this is the worst one. This is would be my first and last nissan and I'm planning to sale it asap. I have a feeling that this car's resale value would be lot lower the mistsubishi. One more thing; the driver seat cover on the back came loose also and it hanging on the seat and shows the inside of the seat. Did I tell you this car is a piece of junk already? Now you know.
Consumer complained about a front strut problem.. When driving over a pot hole the piston inside the strut broke, causing vibration in the front of the vehicle. Also, it effected the alignment of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed by the dealer that the struts needed to repaired. The parts were on back order, and it could take almost 3 months before the parts needed become available.
I have had three sets of struts replaced on my 2004 nissan maxima. The latest set of struts are exhibiting early signs of failure. The struts knock when going over larger bumps in the road. They also exhibit more noise when cold.
Front end vibrates when driving on the freeway. Car has been to dealer multiple times for tire rotation, tire replacement and lowering of air pressure in tires. Issue is still not resolved and I am told this is how nissan cars drive. *ak the consumer has requested that the federal safety agency disregard this complaint. *sc the consumer was responded to about her request to drop the complaint. Front end vibration as described by the consumer may result in a steering or suspension system failure therefore the federal safety agency requests from the consumer for information to be kept in files.
This vehicle has moderate vibration at highway speeds. The dealer has done the following to try and eliminate the problem: 1). Balanced all 4 tires - 14oct04. 2). Adjusted the steering rack, and balanced 4 tires - 18oct04. 3). Replaced front tires, and balanced - 25oct04 (am). 4). Replaced rear tires, and balanced - 25oct04 (pm). The dealer's service manager rode with me (during the test drive) following each of these events, and the vibration still exists. Also, the exterior finish has a rough feel to it. It appears that this vehicle was in an area where clear coating as being applied (to a different vehicle), and was not properly protected. Visually, one cannot tell. Touching the vehicle, the exterior surfaces are not smooth to the touch.
Steering wheel shimmy at speeds above 50 MPH. I took the car to dealer three times. It was not acknowledged in the first trip. Front tires were balanced in the second trip. Problem still exists and the car is in the dealer for the third time. It has less than 1000 miles on it.
Ive been trying to get the problems fixed with my new car. It has been shaking (steering wheel), on my 2004 nissan maxima since the day I bought it, april 8/2004 @ dobbs nissan memphis, tn. Ive had the car in 5 different car dealerships--- #1april 12/04 courtesy nissan inc., richardson, tx-- #2 april 14/04 dobbs nissan, memphis, tn---#3 may 7/04 carlock, tupelo, ms ---#4 may 17/04 crump nissan, jasper, al--- #5 columbus, ms numerous times. After 5 (five) sets tires, thats 20 (twenty) new tires, 12 being continental all weather and 8 bridgestone potenza s-03 and 10 (ten) balance jobs, I still have the problem. The car has around 10,000 miles now and about half of them were put on going to the dealers. I sent a registered letter may 25-2004 to consumers affairs, and then nissan flew in a technical specialist from ca. He took a few pictures of the tires. Guess what? It needed a balance job. Now, the dealer has 2 more tires ordered, Ive had to get all these tires myself, but the last two. Im no technical specialist but I believe its the car not the tires. Looks like the lemon law is next!!!
1. Normal driving; 2. Both front struts on the vehicle were blown; and 3. Dealer replaced the parts under warranty.
When driving vehicle shook uncontrollably at any speed. *ak there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel, seats, a defect in the rubber molding of the windshield, the brakes squealed, the brake rotors were out of round and a grinding sound when the steering wheel was turned. The tires were rotated a few times, the brakes were lubed and sanded, power steering rack was adjusted, brake rotors were replaced and a brand new set of tires were added.
Struts on 2004 maxima have had to be replaced twice so far (13,000 miles presently on car). First time at approx 6,000 miles.
Sun roof assembly was replaced due to leakage because it was installed wrongly. The strut suspension malfunctioned, it made a clunking noise as if it was loose.
I purchased the vehicle with only 30 miles, we were the first one's to test drive the car. During the drive we noticed a vibration in the steering wheel between 60-80 miles per hour. The sales person advised us that the car simply needed to be balance since it has been sitting on the lot for for 4months and the tires had a dull spot. We scheduled the service 4 days after the purchase. After the dealer replaced the tires with brand new continental tires, aligned, road force balance the vehicle. The problem still persist. Nissan consumer affair said that the car was tuned to spec and that we would have to live with it. Can someone explain to me why I am paying for a defective car and cannot do anything about it. [email protected].
The maxima had 1600 miles on it and the right front strut failed. The car was driven under normal road conditions; no excessive roads encountered.*ak the dealership replaced both front struts. At 5500 miles the right front strut is begining to fail yet again. Nissan is knowingly replacing defective struts with defective struts! The reason is that no other struts are commercially available
Bad steering wheel shimmy at 45-60 MPH, then severe vibration at 75 MPH (highway cruising speed). Manufacturer contacted on several occasions, indicated that they do not have a solution and acknowledge that there is a proble.
Normal driving conditions. 8000 miles on my vehical. Purchased car in april. Few weeks afterwards I heard a rattling sound on the driver side wheel well very time I drive over small bumps. I took it to the dealer in july after much denial that nothing was wrong. Dealer couldn't find the problem and was sent home. Nothing was corrected and I still hear the sound to this day.
While driving at highway speed steering wheel shook. Dealership inspected vehicle twice. First time they tightened the suspension system. The second time dealership replaced the front rotors, but the problem recurred. Also, radiator failed.
While driving, the steering wheel vibrated heavily. It was hard to turn the wheel. *ak the dealer exchanged the vehicle for another and the new vehicle has experienced the same problems. The vehicle would also pull. *sc
Stering and vibration at 50 to 70 MPH.
While driving at any speed vehicle veerd to the right. Vehicle veered even more to the right when the brakes were depressed. Dealer has performed a front end alignment twice within a thirty day period.
When driving 5 MPH a rattling noise came from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that front strut needed to be replaced, and that part was on back order.
Passenger side strut makes noise when going over bumps.
Steering wheel shimmies excessively at any speed. It does it more when driver position is set to 1. Have tried redoing the setting starting from position 2 but doesn't work. Taken the car to the dealer but unable to find cause. I noticed there are similar complaints. Nissan said they were going to test a 2004 maxima they knew didn't have problems to try and find the issue. Haven't heard anything. I have the tires rotated every other oil change which is probably before each 7500 mile requirement. Tire pressure is maintained adequately as well. Seems to be getting worse. Tires are in good condition only 22000 miles 99% of that is driven on the freeway daily.
Steering wheel shimmies at speeds from 50-80 MPH and also shimmies harshly when braking at lower speeds.
When vehicle is driven at 50+ MPH, steering wheel vibrates badly. Took the car to dealer and they rebalanced wheels and tires. Problem still persists. Complained to nissan consumer affairs.
While driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle shimmied and vibrated harshly. The vehicle's tires had also begun to were excessively. *ph
Around 50 to 60 MPH, the steering wheel shimmies. Original tires were balanced 3 times, did not correct problem. Dealer then replaced tires, problem still persist. Also intermittent rattling at various speeds coming from front driver suspension.
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