3rd problem with maxima: purchased 2004 nissan maxima brand new. After 2 major problems that I spoke about in two earlier complaints, I am not on #3. In october, 2005, two weeks before my wedding, while my area was getting some rain. I got in my car as usual to begin driving to work, when I noticed a big puddle on my passenger leather seat. My sunroof was leaking. When I called nissan in huntington, ny, again, I had to wait days before I can get an appointment, even though it was still raining. The dealership verified the sun roof glass seal was leaking and the replaced sunroof glass assembly. They actually gave me a rent a car this time, because I complaint to a manager.
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Was driving and power moon roof exploded. Almost wrecked on interstate from the noise. Fortunately shade was closed and glass did not come in and injure anyone. Nissan currently has a recall on the skyview moon roof but the description listed on their site is exactly what happened to my moon roof.
While driving on the highway during the night, the glass of the electric sunroof shattered and broke. It was raining, so the roof lining and the sunroof cover got damaged by the water. There is no physical evidence of anything hitting and breaking the glass. The dealer refused to perform the repair under warranty, even though there is a recall of other maximas for similar problems (with the skyview). The parts are ordered and will arrive in 2 to 3 weeks. The old parts are still on the car, which can not be used when raining. The total estimated bill is going to be over $2,800 for parts and labor.
2004 nissan maxima developed problems with the windshield cracking.*mr when the defroster was on the windshied would make a pinging noise. Previously the moonroof was replaced due to possible cracking.
Letter concerning the skyview roof glass recall for the 2004 maximas.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recalled glass replaced but was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall, therefore the glass was not replaced. Eight months later the skyview roof completely shattered while the consumer was driving.
The driver noticed while driving,a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle started vibrating uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the structure of the vehicle was design defect from the manufacturer. A fix was not available at this time. *nm two months after purchase, the brakes began to squeal. Dealer said it was a creep groan and could not repair the problem. Consumer experienced 4 flat tires (goodyear p245/45r18 - model # 96vs2eagrs-avsbrptl) all found to have defective splits called sidewalk circumferential cracks. Consumer received a safety recall notice regarding a sun roof shatter condition.
Windshield crack without any apparent cause. Crack started at the driver's side lower edge of window and spread across 1/2 of windshield within a few hours. No evidence of any object striking the windshield. Vehicle is kept garaged at night and only has 5400 miles after 6 months use.
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.
While driving 50 MPH a loud explosion occurred. Rear tailgate glass and sun roof glass shattered without any impact. Then, a year later, a recall for the sun roof glass was issued.
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.
While driving, the driver and passenger windows rolled down. A loud winding noise was heard coming from the front and rear. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak
I was driving to work & I heard and felt a blow and heard air from the outside, and then I looked up and saw my sun roof was shattered. I was freaking out, and drove to the dealership. They knew this sun roof was a recall. I was never notified nor received a letter from nissan. I had glass, and my arm and my back and my 17 month old daughter car seat had glass all over it, and pieces of glass in it's fabric. I will never put her back in her car seat nor will my family, nor I feel safe ever again. Although the dealership fixed the problem. I do not feel safe!!! I feel nissan should reimburse me for my baby's car seat, and put me into another vehicle. I will tell my fmaily & friends not to buy this car from nissan. It's not safe at all!!!
The sun roof is too noisy and makes a loud rattling sound.
The sun roof glass shattered while driving on the highway. Consumer pulled over to a rest area before the glass entered the cabin of the vehicle. It was towed to a local dealership, who provided a temporary fix by removing the loose pieces of glass, and covering the sunroof with a plastic material. Investigation #pe04-035 was issued on this problem. *ak
While driving sun roof glass exploded. No injuries reported. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the glass was defective,and replaced it.
I have had my 2004 nissan maxima for 1 month and have the switch controlling the sun roof no longer works. I brought it back tothe dealer to repair and they ordered the parts from nissan. It has been almost 3 months and the parts have not come in. Nissan says they are on backorder and have no idea when thre will be available. They said it could be 1 more month or maybe 6 more months. They do not know.this is a $900 dollar option that does not work, and nissan says they have no idea when the parts to fix it will be available.
Sun roof shattered while traveling on an open highway for no apparent reason. Glass fragments rained into vehicule, but part of sun roof flew off stricking and causing severe damage to vehicule traveling behind.
While driving 65 MPH sun roof shattered. This caused glass to fall into the vehicle, and also damaging other vehicles that were in the rear of them.
When driving down a major highway heard a loud explosion. Passenger looked around and saw no vehicles near the car. Opened the shade for the sky-view glass roof of a 2004 nissan maxia and glass flew into the car causing the driver to swirve on the highway. Glass cut both passangers hands, arms and face. The sky-view glass roof had apparently shattered. This has been confirmed by the dealer where the car was purchased.*ak this is a sky view roof that does not open. The glass panel runs the lenght of the vehicle. This is not a conventional sunroof that pops up or slide rearward. Consumer brought the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. Now the glass panel leaks when it rains. Consumer was cut by the glass chardes when opening the shade and the shattered glass fell into the passenger compartment. The shade was closed at the time of the incident.cw
The car started up and was running fine. My wife went back into the house to get our daughter and found the car had stalled. The car has not started since. I am concerned about this situation, because of the fact that the car justed stalled for no apparent reason. I hate to think what could have happened if my wife was driving the car. In addition, according to several post on edmunds.com this is happening to other consumers. I have had other problems with this car since I purchased it 3-12-03. It has been back to the dealership several times for the following reasons: service engine lights coming on, leaking sunroof, cd not working, a fog/condensation behind center console screen, and interior molding coming loose. I have called nissan USA and spoke to matt at 310‑771‑8454 ext 8454. If you can help with this please contact me at 410‑239‑0119. Thank you for your time and efforts.
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