Nissan Maxima fuel pump problems

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · TN

Car shuts down while driving. Hard to get back started. It runs for 30 min and when you apply gas the car shuts down. Seems like this is an issue on several year models. Try replacing fuel pump and that didn’t happen. Has a new battery and there is still and issue

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,000 miles · IL · crash

[xxx] power steering system tires fuel pump air bags battery everything has been falling apart since 2018, it's been fixed and couple months later, the same problem comes up. Every mechanic that touches this car, said the same thing to check up the recall status. Because there are too many issues with it, and the mileage is low. So there is a faulty parts, that keep braking down in the middle of the road, and I have been calling roadside assistance at least 4 times since december. Brand new tires and brakes were installed and still having the same problems. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 105,256 miles · NC

The car loses power as I'm driving, I replaced alternator and fuel pump I'm at around $1100 in with repairs and labor. The problem still exist I turn car on and drive within 10 mins the car loses power and acceleration then eventually dies. This happened on the highway on one occasion, very frustrating and scary to say the least. It's not the battery cuz it's also new. This is getting scary and ridiculous.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was operational, a noise could be heard coming from the rear passenger seats along with a fuel odor. The contact stated that no leaks were noticeable and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump that need replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel dampener that needed replacement. The part was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken back for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 86,162 miles · NY

While waiting for a traffic light to turn green the car stalled. Had to turn the car starter several times before the car would start again. The dealer diagnosed the issue as a failed cam and crank shaft sensor. Prior to this incident the car had trouble starting and would stall when the engine was cold. The dealer diagnosed the issue as the fuel pump not holding its pressure. Cam and crank shaft sensors were replaced as well as the fuel pump.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Fuel system, Transmission · 225,000 miles · MS

At a red light, car stalled, took a few seconds to restart. When trying to accelerate, it revs like it has a strain; not going anywhere fast, until it gets to 40 MPH. This has happened several times. We have changed the fuel pump, alternator, and battery. Each time we changed a part, the car would be fine for a few months. I am afraid when this happens that someone is going to plow into me because they can't stop in time as my car is going too slow. My husband seems to think it's not as much the transmission as maybe something electrical. Nissan should be responsible for this seeing as there are so many complaints about the same thing. Someone is going to be killed or probably already has, but no one can tell what the cause of the accident if the driver is dead! I love the car and would buy another nissan, but I will research them first! I am glad to see it is not my imagination about the car jumping while accelerating. It seems to only do it when I am driving, but it stops jumping when I take my foot off the accelerator.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Engine · 182,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle stalled. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before stalling again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that two oxygen sensors failed. The fuel pump and filters were replaced, but the failure continued. The mechanic examined the vehicle again and informed the contact that either the engine was not getting enough fuel or the computer system was faulty. Upon examining the vehicle further, the mechanic noticed that a lot of water was being stored within the engine compartments due to a clogged hose. The mechanic repaired the hose and drained the water from the engine. The failure had not recurred since. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · SC

The murano lost acceleration on the interstate and would not go into gear; it came to a complete stop on the exit ramp between I-95 north and I-26 toward charleston, sc. I was unable to restart the car and had to be pushed "out of harm's way by a trucker, and a couple who stopped to help. I was brought to the nissan dealership (20 miles away in orangeburg, sc). The service dept. Determined that the fuel pump shut down, stopped working. The part had to be ordered, and I had to pay for a rental car from enterprise , so that I could drive the remaining 3 hours back to my home in travelers rest (greenville,-spartanburg area). The part arrived on 9-25-2007, and I drove 3 hours back to orangeburg to pick up my car and return the rental). My husband asked for the "old fuel pump". I had to pay $350.00 for the part and labor and $100 for towing. The insurance co. Reimbursed for towing. My husband thought it highly unusual for the fuel pump to go at such low mileage on the vehicle (57,000). This was not covered by warranty.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 nissan maxima. The contact must make 5 or 6 attempts in order to start the vehicle. Occasionally, he must depress the accelerator pedal to the floor for the vehicle to start. The failure occurs each time he attempts to start the vehicle, especially after it has been parked for several hours. If the vehicle has been driven and is still warm, it takes 2 or 3 attempts to start. The mechanic suggested that the failure may be fuel system related and he replaced the fuel pump, filters, wiring harness, and starter. The contact stated that the transmission is difficult to shift. He believes that the electrical sensor is not reading correctly. The purchase date and dealer information were unavailable. The current mileage was 157,000 and failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed May 31, 2006 · Electrical · 129,700 miles · NC

We owned a 2001 nissan maxima for 2 1/2 years. We put an alternative on it and then on dec 23, 2005 we smelled smoke inside of the car sitting in our garage. Car would turn over but not fire. The mechanic said the computer had burned up on the car & had burned out numerous relays and sensors. The check engine light had been on for 3 months. The dealer checked it and said it was an o2 sensor. We replaced the upper intake, lower intake, gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel presser switch, o2 sensors, a computer. (all the above are nissan dealer parts!!) the computer still would not maintain the codes for it to pass inspection so we bought a new computer from nissan. The dealer flashed the computer and burned the new computer up in his dealership & now claims we owe him for the new computer also. We haven't even driven it off the lot & have spent $3000 just in parts not including the purchase of the car. The salisbury nissan dealer will not send the computer back to nissan & will not warranty the new computer & my car has been in the shop since dec 23, 2005. Today is 5/31/06. I will never buy another nissan.