| Issue ID | 520915 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10105319 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/12/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer complained about a front strut problem.. When driving over a pot hole the piston inside the strut broke, causing vibration in the front of the vehicle. Also, it effected the alignment of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed by the dealer that the struts needed to repaired. The parts were on back order, and it could take almost 3 months before the parts needed become available. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E64CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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