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2004 Nissan MAXIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	580280
Internal NHTSA #	10151198
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	MAXIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	14/12/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	10,522k miles,- i broke down due to failure of alternator and battery. Dealership replaced both. 15,358k miles,- i complained about a loud rattling noise, like a flat tire rattling grinding noise and car feeling shaky.= dealership found no problem. Continuing driving my car thinking everything is ok. I bought it brand new so i shouldn't really worry. I was wrong for thinking that. 27,500 mi. -i broke down again got towed to the dealership,where they replaced another alternator. 27,732-i brought it back to dealership, because i just thought the noise my car still made didn't seem right.= dealership resecured heatshield 3. 26'099 mi.-r/f headlight bulb burnt out. Dealer fixed that one. 28'071 mi.-left side front headlight burnt out. Dealer replaced . 29,276 mi.- i paid $300. 00 for my major service that was due for my car, also thinking maybe my car wouldn't be as noisy as it is. Maybe the dealership might find the problem. 31'431 mi.- i still hear the grinding noise,the cover under engine was loose, my air conditioner was not cold enough, and the center console was loose.=this time the dealership said it was the heat shield for the grinding noise, they fixed the loose cover under engine,fixed center console, and replaced low pressure hose in the a/c. 31'813 mi.- car still making the grinding noise, i hear knocking noises from the back of the car when i reverse, and the a/t light stays on longer than normal,then turnes off.= dealer replaced front exaust pipe, said the knocking noise i hear in the back of the car, is from the aftermarket air cleaner.(that is in the front of car). When i picked up my car from the dealership, i felt like this time my car was going to be fixed. I got in my headed for home. I heard the same noise i have been complaining about since 15,358 mi. I turned around brought right back in to service.=they replaced the rear manifold and cat converter. I picked up my car but i still hear the noise my car makes and it is louder when turning. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10522
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHATSWORTH, CA
VIN pattern	1N4BA41E94CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	01/06/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	UNIVERSAL CITY NISSAN
Dealer's telephone number	818-769-8100
Dealer's city	UNIVERSAL CITY
Dealer's state code	CA
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Nissan MAXIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Nissan MAXIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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