| Issue ID | 756264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10300131 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2004 nissan maxima that i bought new in 2003 in california. Within months to the first year, i have had continuous problems with the front end. I've had my wheels aligned, tires balance numerous times and checked due to a shimmy in the steering wheel, tires wearing unevenly and a clanking or thumping noise in the front right when going over a bump. These problems i have had for years and complained continuously. Had the car in the shop many times for these problems, but to no avail. Nissan fixed noise after 5 times in the shop in 2004 and 2005. Now over the years the noise has come back, but the shimmy was always a problem. I just learned to ignore it until now. I'm reading now online of other maxima owners having the same problem. I'm planning on approaching my nissan dealer here in florida about the shimmy, abnormal tire ware and clankiing noise as well. Can you help me? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DAYTONA BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E34CXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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