| Issue ID | 667565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10221549 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 04 maxima-while at first i did not know what the noise was or where it was coming from. I took my car to several places for a mechanic to identify the noise. At first none of them knew what it was. Then finally one said he thought it had something to do with the abs system. But there was no light to indicate that. The noise continued and i continued to try to find out what it was. I took my car to the nissan dealer in marlow heights and the mechanic told that the noise came from after-market pads. Even i knew that was not it. So i was told just wait and see if it gets worse. Well it has gotten worse. Then if came across a master technician who told me exactly what the problem was (the abs system) although still abs light was not on. Now the car is in the shop and of course the car warranty has expired and the extended warranty does not cover the cost (right rear abs sensor and cap) and let's hope that i don't need an actuator which cost $1,500. I'm waiting to hear from nissan. If they don't cover the cost which i think they should (this being my fourth max) since the car is not really that old. And i also think that nissan knows about this problem. And if they don't cover the cost this will be my last nissan. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUITLAND, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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