7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,100 miles

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problem #5

Feb 072003

Maxima 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,500 miles
I was driving on a snow covered road and applied my brakes. I got nothing but instant and complete ABS, and after quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes, still had nothing but ABS.

- Middletown, MD, USA

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problem #4

Aug 201999

Maxima

  • miles
I had ABS problem on 05-04-00,07-17-00 and two other time in 1999&2000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 201999

Maxima

  • miles
I had ABS problem on 05-04-00,07-17-00 and two other time in 1999&2000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 262000

(reported on)

Maxima

  • miles
When brake pedal is released brakes grind. Dealer has replaced the brake system. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 081998

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. Emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

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