Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima xe. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a tires, size p245/45/r18 (na). The contact observed that the inner and outer sidewalls of the tires exhibited excessive cracking on the two front and rear driver's side tires. The vehicle rode poorly on normal road conditions. Through research, the contact stated that there was a special tire replacement program for these tires. The vehicle was taken to the tire manufacturer for inspection; however, the tires were excluded from the program because it exceeded the expiration date. The contact was displeased to know that there was no prior notification of the "special tire replacement program" to take advantage of the remedy. The tires have not been replaced. The dot number and VIN were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 34,800.
2004 Nissan Maxima tires complaints
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I bought a 2004 nissan maxima about 6 months ago and the car has some defects that nissan should be held responsible for. About a month after I bought the car I noticed a shaking in the steering when I stepped on the brakes or when I drive faster than 50mph. I took it into the dealership where I bought it from and they diagnosed that the rotors were slightly warped but that this wasn't necessarily a safety issue. Recently at 74,000 miles the cars transmission began to fail,slipping from first to second gear and from second to first gear. It jerks aggressively when it shifts and smells like burned rubber. I took it to be serviced for this and found that the transmission fluid was heavily contaminated and there was metallic residue in the transmission pan. The auto specialist determined that the inside of the transmission was burned and that eventually the car will stop working unless I get a new transmission installed. The dealership where I bought the car said that there isn't anything they can do for me and that it isn't there problem that the car I bought from them six months ago doesn't work. It is unfair that I am paying twice the amount of money of the car's worth. The retail value of the vehicle is $10,000 in good condition.
My 04 maxima currently has just over 50,000 miles on it. I have noticed some hard shifts over the past few months, but they had been very intermittent. The other day however I noticed the service engine soon light was on and when accelerating from a stop I realized that I barely had any power! After engine shut off the acceleration was back to normal. The service engine soon light remained on. The code was pulled and reset. P 0797 pressure control solenoid, stuck on. Repair cost approximately 4000 dollars. Problem outstanding. The struts have also gone bad. Problem outstanding. I have also had to replace the battery. The front right rotor is warped and causes steering wheel shim when downhill braking. Problem outstanding. My car had begun to idle very low twice and actually died once. Problem outstanding. A weld on the heat shield of the catalytic converter has come loose and causes a noticeable vibration when accelerating when cold. This subsides once it's heated up probably due to metal expansion. Problem outstanding. I have also replaced the tires due too bad alignment camber on some and also castor I believe it was wearing the tires unevenly.
I have 2004 nissan maximum se, I bought the car may 2008 and still driving. I have issue with transmission, it jerks when gear is changing from 2 to 3 and inverse too. The mileage on my car is about 61,000mi, the manufacture warrant is 60,000mi on transmission, however, I took the car to nissan dealer at 59,000mi, and they told me that no problem detected on my transmission and I have to pay $106. The car still jerks on changing gears. This thing disappoints me and it is frustration. Please advice.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. On approximately six occasions, the engine revved while approaching a stop. The brake was being depressed at the time of the failures. The ABS actuator had to be replaced at 62,000 miles. Two of the goodyear tires cracked and had to be replaced. The current mileage was 63,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 12/1/08 *cn the consumer also stated there was a problem with the transmission. Updated 12/05/08.
4 goodyear assurance comfortread tires are worn out at 31,000 miles. These are advertised and warranty for 80,000 miles. The tires were balanced and rotated periodically at sears where the tires were purchased. Car's alignment was periodically checked. Car was used primarily for non-city driving. Sears indicates that the tires are worn out and it is not caused by vehicle problems as they are uniformly worn on all 4 tires.
As I wa driving on I-495, I heard a noise from the right rear. Within a few seconds, the tire went flat and I was able to pull over to the shoulder. On removing the tire, I found that the inner sidewall had completely separated fro the tread and crack was almost perfectly circular and about midway up the sidewall. This was definitely not caused by any foreign object intrusion as these tires are almost new (replaced under recall last year).
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxma. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a tires, size p245/45r18. The contact stated that all four of her tires were replaced under a recall. A few days later, she felt a vibration when driving various speeds. The tire dealer stated that the failure was due to the road conditions. In march of 2008, she took the vehicle to the dealer for a tune-up and noticed that the steering wheel was shaking uncontrollably. The dealer stated that the failure was due to the replacement tires. The contact went back to the tire dealer and they replaced two more of the tires. After the replacement, the tire dealer stated that the vehicle would still drive "roughly" due to the road. In june, after a long road trip, the steering wheel shook so much that the contact could visibly see it shaking. She took the vehicle back to the tire dealer and they changed one more tire. She spoke with the vehicle manufacturer and was referred to the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer began compiling a case for her based on the failures. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 47,150 and failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 09/24/08 *bf the consumer stated the issue was resolved. Updated 10/01/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a tires, size p245/45r18. While the vehicle was being serviced for regular maintenance, the contact was informed that the tires had cracks in the sidewalls. She was further informed of a recall that applied to her tires. She called goodyear and was informed that the recall expired, and then the goodyear representative disconnected the call. The contact stated that she never received the customer satisfaction notification, even though she has owned the vehicle since february of 2007. The dot number and recall number were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 52,000.
Car was being driven on atlantic city expressway in new jersey when a recalled goodyear tire blew out. Kept control of the car. Went to get a new tire a found that all four tires that were recalled were ready to blow out. Bought four new tires. The recall deadline for these tires was december 2007-which we missed. How do you put a deadline on a recall. If there was an accident it could have been very bad and we would be pursuing a lawsuit against the tire manufacturer.
I purchased a 2004 nissan maxima, on february 27 2007 with only 24,000 miles. Three months later, the vehicle started to fail. I notice some jerking when I slowed down and then hit the gas, as well as a metal rattling noise (when I give it gas). I took it to the dealer which they stated that they didn't feel it jerk and they didn't hear the rattling noise. The noise has become worse. Now a year later the engine light came on and my car wouldn't start. I took the car to the shop where they diagnose that my ignition coil went bad. (had to replace all six) cost $1000. To this point the car still remains in the shop due to ignition coil. Finally, the rotor went bad which had to be replaced for the amt $380. I have done some research on this vehicle where there have been numerous complaints. I highly believe that an investigation should be place to get this on the recall list.
Notice of possible tire cracking condition received through the mail suggest looking at tires. Looked at tires saw no cracks .a few months later a tire was flat even though it looked like good thread wear and a second tire was slowly losing air. The flat tire had several cracks on the inner side of tire sidewall. We contacted the goodyear company and they suggested going to a goodyear dealer and have them inspect the tires. After going to the suggested dealer,they confirmed that all the tires were cracking and suggested not riding on them. The dealer said they had a file number for this inspection from goodyear. The dealer also said the tire replacement would cost more than $1,100.00 and that was only an estimate.
2004 nissan maxima with recall on the goodyear tires. Consumer states that the problem with his tires occurred a year before he received the recall. Consumer requested reimbursement and was denied because goodyear said there was no proof of sidewall cracking on the receipt.
2004 nissan maxima would like reimbursement for tires. Consumer states that he had to replace tires due to sidewall cracking. Consumer would like reimbursement for the replacement. *kb the consumer was denied reimbursement because he did not provide proof that the tires were replaced due to sidewall cracking.
I have had problems with my 2004 nissan maxima since purchasing it brand new. Within 60 days of purchasing the car, I had to take it back to the dealership due to a malfunction with the brakes. I have spent over $1,500 since keeping the brakes and rotors repaired. I am on my fourth set of tires and have had three alignments and my front end inspected. I have had to replace an engine mount. In 2006 my air conditioner went out and I spent over $500 having that repaired. Now I am in need of a new transmission because there is internal damage due to the clutch slipping even though it is an automatic car. I have two friends with the same model/year car and they have experienced similar or the same problems. Once of my friends just replaced his transmission in his 2004 maxima. This car has cost me at least $5,000 in repairs since I have purchased it and I have never ever received a recall notice on anything. I know that nissan is well aware of the defects in the 2004 maxima, but are not owning up to their responsibility in taking care of all of the problems that I have read about and talked about with different 2004 maxima owners. I have also had the battery replaced twice. The body style of the car is beautiful, but the car itself is a piece of crap due to poor mechanics.
4 tires eagle rs-a vsbp245/45r18 96v the tecnicentro mundial inc charge me for replace the 4 tires wich they have a factory damage.
2004 nissan maxima tires with sidewall cracking. Consumer states that goodyear refuses to reimburse him for the replacement of there eagle rsa p245/45r18 tires, due to sidewall cracking. *kb the consumer stated when he first tried to get the tires replaced under warranty he was told the damage was cosmetic. Now for the second time goodyear has denied the consumers claim stating he did not show proof that the tires were adjusted for sidewall cracking.
Purchased 4 goodyear eagle rsa tires in the past 2 years (2 purchased @ just tires and 2 purchased at gardena nissan). Tires frequently lost air pressure. I went back to just tires and was told that it was because of the rims. I went back to gardena nissan and they could not find anything wrong, so I purchased nitrol thinking this would solve the problem. The problem continued and I took it back, still no problem found. While driving I heard a pop, stopped and saw that the tire was flat. Turned into gas station on corner and attempted to put air in, tire would not inflate. Called aaa, tow truck driver removed tire and found 3 cracks, 1 of which had blown open. He said it as a manufacturer defect. A week prior to incident I received a recall letter from goodyear for the same defect. I took tire to gardena nissan and they said they could not do anything-I would have to go to goodyear. I then went to just tires, they said the tire was defective but it wasn't covered under the recall because of the dot and they couldn't get authorization because goodyear was already closed for the day. They also found that one other tire had the same cracks in it. So I purchased 2 new tires at the prorated rate. I contacted goodyear the next day about reimbursement and was told that they would not replace the tires because they didn't fall within the recall criteria, eventhough they have the same defect.
I rec'd a letter regarding recalls on tires on a 2004 nissan maxima informing of defected tire walls where the tires crack/split. My tires are now showing such damage, but, I have misplaced my letter indicating where to take the tires for replacement. Please send pertinent information as soon as possible so that I can have damaged tires replaced. Thank you. D. Hamlet
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a, size p245/45r18 tires. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the driver side rear tire was flat. The dealer stated that the tires were defective. The contact replaced all four tires. The dot number was unknown. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 28,204.
2004 maxima with cracks on the sidewalls of the tires. Customer states that the tires had cracks in the sidewalls and goodyear further stated he is ineligible for reimbursement. *kb the consumer was denied reimbursement because the information he submitted did not show proof that the his tires were adjusted for sidewall cracking.
2004 nissan maxima with tires with cracked sidewalls. Customer states that the dealer and the tire dealer would not replace them under warranty. When she received the recall they replaced the rear tires without question. *kb the consumer received a denial letter from goodyear stating, she had not shown proof that her tires were adjusted for sidewall cracking.
2004 nissan maxima with goodyear eagle rs-a p245/45r18 with cracks in the sidewalls. Customer states that he had the tires adjusted to fix the cracks in the sidewall. *kb the tire manufacturer sent the consumer a letter denying the claim. The manufacturer stated the consumer had not shown proof that the tires were adjusted for sidewall cracking. The letter also stated under the customer satisfaction program an original paid receipt was required to show proof of purchase with sidewall cracking as a reason for replacement.
I took possession of my 2004 nissan maxima in the first week of january 2005. I noticed a constant, but gradual tire pressure issue. I took the car to the local nissan dealership and they indicated the tire had to be patched. I asked about the actual sidewall and they did not feel there were any problems involving the sidewalls. I took the car to an independent dealership that felt there was indeed some manufacturer problem with the tires. I called the dealership and they reported that there were no recalls and that the warranty would not cover this issue. They explained that if I chose to I could initiate a claim with both or either the good year eagle manufacturer or nissan. The good year eagles installed on my maxima had less than 11,000 miles and as the dealership was not amenable to reconciling their opinion on the tires to that of an independent tire inspection I decided the best course of action was to replace the good year eagle tires with nokian tires. This replacement occurred on october 6, 2006 with only 11,000 miles on the tires. I was very hesitant to drive the car due to the tire pressure. I was filling the tires every two-three days to maintain some type of safety while driving. When I applied for the reimbursement on the goodyear eagle rs-a tires my claim was denied because there was no indication that the replacement was due to 'a sidewall issue.' who in their right minds would willingly choose to replace 4 tires at once with brand new tires at only 11,000 miles if there was no safety issue??? Of course this is a safety issue and I wasn't willing to be involved in an accident to prove the point. The following is a website (just one of many) that notes the issues and lack of company response. Www.consumeraffairs.com/tires/goodyear_tires.html. Clearly the company is not correcting or reimbursing consumers for their faulty products. I spent what I consider to be a good deal of money to make my 'dream' car safe to drive. \
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a, size p245/45r18 tires. The contact noticed cracks on the sidewalls of all four tires. He received a recall notice in august of 2007 regarding the sidewalls. The manufacturer stated that they would only replace them if he could produce the failed tires. The contact felt that was unacceptable. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
Sidewall cracks on all 4 tires (goodyear eagle rsa 245-45-18) on my 2004 nissan maxima were apparent at about 20-25,000 miles. I was verbally notified about this defect by the nissan dealer, who recommended a complete new set of tires. I wanted a second opinion about the cracks, as there was still good tread left on the original tires. I took the car to discount tire co. They also said that the tires were cracked and therefore unsafe. I had all 4 of them replaced. Unfortunately, discount tire company didn't write the reason for replacement on my receipt (cracked sidewalls), and because of that omission, goodyear has denied me any redress at all. To date, they still haven't even sent the original receipt back to me.
2004 nissan maxima had tire failure due to cracks in the sidewall. Customer states that the tires had cracks in the sidewall which caused one of them to blow out. The tires on the vehicle were replaced. **nar**kb the consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail.
After replacing three out of four tires on 5/29/07 for cracking around the entire outside of the sidewalls I received a letter dated june 15,2007 stating there was a problem with the tires. Obviously I had already paid $593.80 out of pocket. Because dobbs was not notified by good year until june (according to good years assistance center) they did not put the reason for replacement on my receipt. I promptly returned to the dobbs location and spoke with them and they filled out the claim form provided by good year to verify my three tires were replaced for that reason. I then sent my paid receipt along with claim for to good year. Now, almost three months later good year is refusing to refund me their consumer for a problem they know exists. Their reasoning, the dobbs employee did not write on the claim form (a claim for designed by good year) why the tires were replaced. Common sense would tell a consumer and the employee at dobbs if they are fillling out a claim form, for a problem good year admits they are having with their tires ,that is why the tires were replaced. I am a very frustrated consumer that had my tires replaced due to a safety issue and now am getting the run around from good year who is fully aware they have a problem. I guess in their minds I should have continued driving the vehicle with the tires cracked for an additional two weeks until I got their letter and dobbs would have never charged me the consumer. Nevermind the safety of the consumer and their passengers. The federal safety agency is obviously designed as a organization to keep people safe in the event of equipment failure such as this tire issue. Unfortunately, it is apparent to me the good year will go to extreme measures in order to not take responsibility for the poor product they made available to the consumer. As they clearly, state in their letter it is just a "cosmetic" issue, they are taking no responsibilty and once again the consumer is paying the price.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a, size p245/45r18 tires. While driving 35 MPH, the front passenger side tire flattened and the vehicle vibrated. The contact changed the tire and noticed that the rest of the tires were cracked. Goodyear suggested that the cracks may have been caused by cleaning products. The contact purchased four new tires without being reimbursed. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 60,406.
2004 nissan maxima. Goodyear tire recall concern and complaint. Customer states that he never received a recall for the tires on his vehicle that he had to replace with his own money. *kb the consumer noticed cracks on two of his tires. The consumer was unaware of any recall, therefore he decided to replace the tires with the same brand that was previously on his vehicle. *jb updated 09/18/07
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