| Issue ID | 544548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10123947 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/05/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: consumer leased new maxima. About 6 months later had to replace a tire. Took vehicle to service dealer and had replacement. Over this weekend a different tire came off while driving, but the repaired tire has slits in the tread as all the other ones do as well. The dealer noted this was a problem with the 2004 maxima. Also there is shock problems known to nissan but no recalls but dealers are aware of this and must replace those issues including the sunroof which apparently can shatter under extreme heat. Car is currently in shop for repair. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODMERE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E04CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | NEMET NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 718-523-5858 |
| Dealer's city | JAMAICIA |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11432 |