Nissan Maxima steering noise problems

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 13,500 miles · TX

For while the car would vibrate when hitting even the slide is bump causing instability in not only steering noises clicking but once we save enough money to pay for the fix finally finding out it was the insulator for the strut this part of the same recall which stated this insulator was a different manufacturer therefore not applicable to this recall

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 55,000 miles · CA

Warranty just expired after 5 years. Few months later, the telescoping steering wheel started making grinding noises and will not telescope back and forth unless I manually push or pull hard. Got quoted $850 for a repair, but I refused to pay that much to get it fixed as it is not my fault. I see many 2009 nissans having this problem and I am extremely disappointed in the manufacturer to not recall this! This might be my last nissan as I already had 3 nissan batteries, my alternator replaced and my driver's seat frame replaced! I can't wait until my car loan is paid off!

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Steering · 26,365 miles · CO

Steering wheel made grinding noise then froze in lowest position.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Steering · 49,000 miles · MN

We noticed a strange noise when we started our 2009 nissan maxima and realized it was the steering column making the noise and that it was having trouble going up and down. It would just keep trying to move until you hit the button on the side of the steering column. (the button where you adjust how you want your steering wheel.) within that day, the steering column tilt quit working. When we brought it in to the dealership we were told that the steering wheel tilt motor needed to be replaced. I was told that there are no recalls issued on this and we are out of warranty. The dealership said the only thing we can do is call nissan and see if they will pay or split the cost of this repair as I pointed out that there seems to be numerous occurrences of this type of steering column failure. At this point I have called nissan and have been issued a case number. We have paid for the repairs but are hopeful that nissan accept at least partial responsibility and refund us some of the repairs...

Filed Jul 12, 2012 · Steering · 45,000 miles · CA

The automatic tilt steering wheel motor made a grinding noise then failed to move the wheel. This model has an automatic entry/exit system that moves the wheel up and down every time you enter/exit the vehicle. The tilt mechanism attempts to lower the wheel whenever I start the car. This has put the steering wheel in a position that is extremely low and will not raise. This has made steering difficult and blocks the view of the instrument panel.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the suspension was making a knocking sound along with a loud noise coming from the steering wheel. The noises are heard each time the steering wheel is turned to the left or right and when driving uphill. The contact also experiences difficulty controlling the steering wheel. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle; however, they advised him to call the manufacturer to check if the VIN is included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · TX

The events leading up to the failure was squealing brakes, shaking steering wheels, loud noises on the brake, and rough ride when brakes are press slightly. Car does not brake properly when pressed lightly under dry weather and tends to lock temporarily and let go during wet weather which can really lead to an accident. Nissan consumer affairs was called about the problem I was informed to take my car to the dealership, which I did, dealership tells me I'm out of warranty, I called nissan consumer affairs back because this is a manufacturer defect and not something caused by me but nissan will not admit to it.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

Numerous problems with vehicle's front rotors. *mr this was the consumer's third set of front rotors and the latest set warped. The vehicle vibrated and pulled to the side when the consumer applied the brakes. The vehicle had been in the shop for brake work six times. The consumer owned many nissan's and stated that this was the first major problem ever experienced. There was still a slight vibration coming from the rear brakes, moaning/groaning sounds from the front right, creaking/popping when turning, when setting the cruise at 70 MPH(cruise control cable was not properly adjusted), it felt as if the gas was applied, and bumps could be felt in the road through the steering wheel. *scc. It took a long time for the air condition to cool the vehicle.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

Every time the car is wash ABS slip and traction malfunctions. These lights also are displayed in the console.. This has occurred on several times. I took the car to the dealer and on more than four occasios, and problem still not resolve. The steering wheel and colum makes noise but dealer stattes they cannot duplicate. When ever I drive over bumps it is very pronunced.

Filed Feb 12, 1997 · Steering · CA

Steering wheel noise.