1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,966 miles

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problem #5

Mar 302019

Maxima

  • 70,000 miles
The timing chain tensioners prematurely wear, causing a whining noise as the chain rubs against the tensioner while the vehicle is turned on. This wear eventually grinds through the tensioner resulting in complete engine failure which can lead to a crash or injury. This began to happen for me just outside of the manufacturer warranty, and is a costly repair for a part of the engine that should not have to be maintained within the engines expected lifetime.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #4

Feb 062017

Maxima

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred two other times. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #3

Nov 052016

Maxima

  • 86,162 miles
While waiting for a traffic light to turn green the car stalled. Had to turn the car starter several times before the car would start again. The dealer diagnosed the issue as a failed cam and crank shaft sensor. Prior to this incident the car had trouble starting and would stall when the engine was cold. The dealer diagnosed the issue as the fuel pump not holding its pressure. Cam and crank shaft sensors were replaced as well as the fuel pump.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jul 082014

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 104,386 miles
About 4-5 months ago I noticed an oil spot on my driveway and as the months passed the spots got larger and larger. Now if the car is running my 2008 Maxima leaves a large oil spot wherever I am stopped. It is getting very aggravating because I now can't drive my car any long distances for fear of it running out of oil and causing severe engine damage. Please help!

- San Bernardino , CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 302013

Maxima

  • 103,280 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while that driving approximately 40 mph, a loud ticking noise emitted from the engine. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair when they detected that the timing chain would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 103,280.

- Del City, OK, USA

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