10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 012018

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
[xxx] power steering system tires fuel pump air bags battery everything has been falling apart since 2018, it's been fixed and couple months later, the same problem comes up. Every mechanic that touches this car, said the same thing to check up the recall status. Because there are too many issues with it, and the mileage is low. So there is a faulty parts, that keep braking down in the middle of the road, and I have been calling roadside assistance at least 4 times since December. Brand new tires and brakes were installed and still having the same problems. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 062009

Maxima

  • 96,549 miles
0N 2002 Nissan Maxima excessive fuel filler tube rust cause fault -engine check soon light on. After clean-up this tube I visited dealership who erased fault and charged me $118.33. I think that this faulty part should be recaled, because can cause fire.

- Chesterfiled, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 212006

Maxima 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,450 miles
: the contact stated while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the skip and check engine light illuminated. The vehicle became hard to steer and would not accelerate above 10 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They replaced the gas level sensor, emission and fuel injector and flushed the brake lines. There have been no further problems. Updated 4/11/2006 -

- Livingston, NJ, USA