10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Oct 182000

(reported on)

Maxima

  • miles
I need directions on where to go with my problem. I bought a car from my brother last year. I found out the cars were switched at the dealer and now the dealer is not willing to cooperate.

- Sewickley, PA, USA

problem #5

Oct 062000

Maxima 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #4

Nov 101998

Maxima

  • miles
Within 4 weeks of purchase, the paint began to wear thin on the side mouldings on the doors. My car is burgundy and I noticed that quite a few other cars had the same problem. I called Nissan's consumer hotline after getting no assistance from the dealership and found out two interesting things. 1) when the original manufacturer's warranty expires, any repairs that would have been done under that warranty are now done only at the dealership's discretion, not by Nissan. 2) when you report unsatisfactory customer service at a dealership, they get "in trouble" and are more willing to work with you at that point. I was able to get the dealership to pay half for painting and replacing the moulding, but it took a little work. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine check light stays on, and the gear sticks from drive to reverse. The dealer has been notified.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #2

Mar 111996

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Malfunction indicator light failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 101996

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine warning light illuminated twice.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA