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2004 Nissan MAXIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1066282
Internal NHTSA #	10588553
Manufacurer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	MAXIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	22/04/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2004 maxima was 'missing' during freeway driving and 'died' as i turned in my driveway. Nissan did some miscellaneous repairs but told me that there was 'secondary timing chain noise due to worn guides.' i was told by the service representative that if this isn't fixed the engine could be destroyed. The estimated cost is $1,700. I am afraid to drive my car because if this breaks on the freeway i and others could be in jeopardy. There are class action suits against nissan regarding a design flaw in the 'timing chain tensioner and guide' assembly. I feel it incumbent on nissan to issue a recall but i am unaware that one has been issued. I feel betrayed that i was sold a potentially dangerous automobile with no remedy other than an expensive repair.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	58326
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA BARBARA, 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?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
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 Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Nissan MAXIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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