| Issue ID | 1088386 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10611203 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/06/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine light continues to come on> thumping sound under hood when started. Timing chain issues!!!!!! This is known according to extensive research to nissan. Why in the world is there nothing done about it?! We are hard working people and spend hard earned money to purchase a car and there is no recourse for a messed up part!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SILVER LAKE , OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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