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2004 Nissan MAXIMA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	969486
Internal NHTSA #	10502643
Manufacurer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	MAXIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	01/03/13
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 nissan maxima se (equipped with six speed manual transmission) component faiure: clutch master cylinder 1st occurence - april 2008 ~31,000 miles sudden total loss of clutch pedal pressure resulting in inability to put car into any gear while driving without any prior warnings, experienced total loss of clutch pedal pressure while driving in heavy traffic on a bridge, resulting in extreme safety concerns trying to get out of harms way. Jammed car into gear without pressure clutch resulted in several thousand dollars of consequential damages to the transmission gears. Nissan replaced the failed clutch master cylinder at a cost of approximately $400. 00. Transmission was fixed by nissan under warranty. 2nd occurence - march 2013 ~58,000 miles sudden partial loss (1/2) of clutch pedal pressure while driving home in stop and go traffic. No longer can drive car due to safety/reliability concerns. In both of the occurences above, full clutch pressure returned after letting car sit and coll down for approximately 1/2 hour. A search of the we revealed that many drives of nissan's of this vintage have experienced identical symptoms of clutch pedal pressure failure. Dealer will not admit it is a problem.
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Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN JOSE, CA
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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Date of purchase	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 Nissan MAXIMA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Nissan MAXIMA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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