3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,333 miles

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problem #3

Oct 032003

(reported on)

Maxima

  • 115,000 miles
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire started from the main engine compartment per the fire department.

- Irving, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 152003

Maxima

  • miles
While driving the vehicle shut off without warning. As a result the driver lost control of the vehicle.

- Cambridge, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jan 022002

Maxima

  • miles
It is my understanding the Nissan used plastic sprockets in the timing chain and they are failing. It is also my understanding that Nissan is aware of the problem and has since changed the production from using plastic. The plastic sprockets break which can then cause major engine failure. To have the timing chain problem repairs will cost me in excess of $2K because the manufacturer choose to experiemtn with using plastic in the engine.

- Wayne, PA, USA

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