Nissan Maxima 2004 problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common Nissan Maxima 2004 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Nissan Maxima 2004, several common problems have been identified:
- Camshaft Position Sensors: Problems with camshaft position sensors were also prevalent in the Nissan Maxima 2004. Symptoms included engine stalling while driving and oil leaks from the sensors located at the back of the head .
- Power Steering Pump: Complaints included issues with the power steering pump, which could lead to a lack of power, starting problems, and a check engine light appearing on the dashboard. Fixing this problem required an in-depth job involving tearing apart the engine to access the timing chain .
- ABS and Brake System: Some owners experienced problems with the ABS and brake lights illuminating, indicating potential issues with the entire ABS system. Rust on the floorboards under the front wheel wells was also reported, along with sunroof motor failures.
- AC Lines: AC lines were another common problem in the Nissan Maxima 2004, causing issues with the air conditioning system that required attention and repair .
These problems highlight the challenges faced by owners of the Nissan Maxima 2004 model year, ranging from transmission issues to various sensor and system failures. Addressing these issues promptly and with the necessary expertise is crucial to maintaining the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
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What years did Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?
What year did Nissan have transmission problems? Nissan has had various transmission problems over the years with its various models. Some of those that have been known to experience transmission issues include the 2004-2009 Nissan Murano, the 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima, and the 2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Is Nissan Maxima reliable car?
RepairPal gave the Nissan Maxima a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it 9th out of 32 car brands in the same category. The Nissan Maxima suffers from a few common problems, including a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning hose, transmission malfunction and failure, and a faulty front-seat wire harness.
How long does a Maxima engine last?
A Nissan Maxima can last about 200,000 miles on average, but this of course depends on how well it is maintained. A poorly maintained Maxima has a significantly higher chance to develop major engine and transmission problems before hitting 100,000 – 150,000 miles.
Nissan Maxima 2004 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Maxima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Tires problems
- Suspension problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Maxima 2004 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Nissan Maxima 2004
The NHTSA has received 1424 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Maxima 2004. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Maxima 2004 vehicles.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-18
- VIN: 1N4BA41E14C
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: UNKNOWN - I recently purchased this vehicle today from a private seller on April 18, 2023. Previous owner had stated the driver seat adjuster motor(to move the seat forward and backwards) has never functioned properly and gets stuck in the far back position or rotates counterclockwise at times(while remaining in the far back position). This is a big safety issue for me as it is very difficult to reach the brake and gas pedals without compromising my field of vision whilst driving. I did a VIN check on vincheck.info and it comfirms a recall report for this specific seating problem for this vehicle's year, make, and model. As for everything else, it is unknown as I did just recently purchase the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX4C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: 04V326000 ONE OF THE RECALL NUMBER THE OTHER IS 05V512000 NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT I'VE CHANGED MY TIMING CHAIN ALSO ALREADY I ALSO RECEIVED A LETTER STATING IF I HAD TO REPLACE IT TO CONTACT NISSAN I BELIEVE I'M JUST GETTING THE RUN AROUND
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-01
- VIN: 1N4BA41E64C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. TIMING CHAIN WAS BAD FROM DAY ONE. SPENT NEARLY 4000 DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. THEN TO LOOK UP ONLINE AND FIND OUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAD PROBLEM. NOW A FEW YEARS LATER. SAME PROBLEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-05
- VIN: 1N4BA41E94C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FOR STARTERS I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR THEN THE BATTERY AND THEN THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND THEN DORMAN THAT IS ON THE POSSESSIVE SIDE OF THE BATTERY. AND IT DOESN'T WANT TO START STILL. NOW JUST MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME ON THIS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-08
- VIN: 1N4BA41E94C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN IT RAINS THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR HAS WATER IN THE DOOR AND SOAKS THE BACK FLOOR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-09
- VIN: 1N4BA41E94C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CAR FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO RUSTING OF FLOORBOARDS ON DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. TURNS OUT THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH MODEL YEARS 2002-2006. HOW CAN THIS NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE??
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-04
- VIN: 1N4BA41E74C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRONT SUBFRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT LOWER CONTROL ARM BECOME UNATTACHED, HAD TO REPAIR SUBFRAME AND ALL COMPONENTS, ABSOLUTELY A SAFETY RISK, MANY RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DON'T HAVE ONE FOR THIS VEHICLE
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BA41E04C
- Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: ME AND MY BOYFRIEND WERE SOLD THIS CAR FOR 2500 AND THE CAR NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, A NEW CONVERTER . ONCE I BROUGHT THOSE ITEMS AND PUT THEM IN THE CAR STARTED HAVING COMPRESSION PROBLEMS TO THE POINT IT HAS A SLOW TAKE OFF , CANNOT GO UP HILLS , AND WE HAVE TO SHIFT GEARS JUST FOR IT TO MOVE .. THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO US LIKE THIS AND WE ALMOST FELL OFF A CLIFF BECAUSE OF THE COMPRESSION PROBLEM AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GO UP ANY HILLS .. THE PEOPLE WHO SOLD US THE CAR SAID THEY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR REFUND OUR MONEY .
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 1N4BA41E74C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FLOOR BOARDS ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT HAVE RUSTED OUT. MOST OF THE OTHER METAL/ FLOORING HAS NOT RUSTED OUT LIKE IT HAS IN THESE TWO SPOTS. THE RUST DOES SEEM TO LEAD UP CLOSE TO THE SUB FRAME WHICH WORRIES ME OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. THE FLOORING HAS RUSTED OUT TO THE FABRIC/INSULATION PORTION OF THE INTERIOR. ALSO OF CONCERN IS WHEN YOU ARE GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR THE FLOOR IS SO WEAK THAT YOUR FOOT/LEG COULD GO THROUGH IT. IN TIME YOUR FEET CAN AND WILL GO THROUGH THE FLOOR WITH OUT WARNING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-21
- VIN: 1N4BA41E64C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE BODY CONTROL MODULE KEEPS THE FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS FROM WORKING. THE TAIL LIGHTS ALSO NOT WORKING. THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING COST FOR REPLACING WITH LABOR AND TAX IS OVER 1K IN CALIFORNIA. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND GET TOWED HOME.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-08
- VIN: 1N4BA41E54C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN IN MOTION THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO SLIP IN 1 AND 2 GEAR THEN 4 AND 5 GEAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR THEN GOES IN TO LIMP MODE
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-22
- VIN: 1N4BA41E94C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR WAS FINE INITIALLY THEN STARTED CAR WHICH TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL TO START AND CAR WOULD NOT HARDLY GO DUE TO IT NOT BEING IN 1ST GEAR. PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO MANUAL MODE AND DOWNSHIFTED IT TO FIRST AND GOT A HARD CLUNK BUT CAR WOULD NOW GO UNDER ITS OWN POWER BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT BACK IN AUTO MODE IT GOES STRAIGHT TO 3RD GEAR. SHUT CAR OFF CAME BACK LATER AND STARTED CAR IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND HAD NO ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION. DROVE IT FOR A BIT TURNED CAR OFF FOR A BIT AND THEN WENT TO START AGAIN AND HAD THE LONG START AND BAD SHIFTS AGAIN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-09
- VIN: 1N4BA41E14C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WIL LOSE POWER AND START JERKING BADLY, CUTTING BACK LIKE LOSING POWER. IT FEELS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO A WELL KNOW TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL NISSAN CARS INCLUDING MINE. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS INCLUDING THE 2003 BUT NOT MY YEAR,I'M CONFUSED AND IT'S GETTING WORSE. BUT IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND. MY SAFETY IS WARRANTED???
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-27
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX4C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHENEVER I ACCELERATE AND THE SPEEDOMETER HITS 20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS OR IF I'M GOING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND START TO BRAKE AND AS MY SPEED IS DECREASING WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER HITS 20 MPH IT JERKS. THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE SLIPPING OR HAVE AN ISSUE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-17
- VIN: 1N4BA41E34C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FLOOR BOARDS RUSTED OUT ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES AND WE WERE NOT AWARE BECAUSE THE CARPET COVERED BUT YOU CAN FIT A FIST THROUGH EACH ONE! SHOULD NOT HAPPEN!!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-05
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THESE TRANSMISSION SHOULD OF BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO I ALWAYS TEND TO FEEL A GEAR JUMP IN THE FIRST GEARS WHEN ABOUT TO START MOVING THE CAR OR BRAKING. THIS CAN BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHEN YOU SUDDENLY NEED TO MAKE A HARD STOP AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A HUGE JUMP THEN STOP AND WITH THAT EXTRA TIME IT TAKES TO JUMP THEM STOP CAN BE A MINOR INJURY IF A PEDESTRIAN IS PRESENT OR EVEN DEATH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4BA41E84C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT THE CONTACT'S HOME, THE HOOD BLEW UP AND THE FRONT END BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT OPENED THE GARAGE DOOR AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE MAINTENANCE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FIVE STAR NISSAN OF FLORENCE (311 N CASHUA DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501, 843-628-0032) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,149.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-02
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION SLIPPING
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-04
- VIN: 1N4BA41E14C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ON SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018, IN THE MORNING AROUND A 11 AM, I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 MAXIMA AND IT STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND TURNED OFF. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START IT, BUT IT WOULDN'T HOLD THE IDLE AND TURNED OFF AGAIN. NO NISSAN DEALERSHIP OR REPAIR SHOP WAS OPEN SO I CALLED THE NEAREST PEP BOYS SHOP TO MY HOME AND THEY TOWED MY CAR TO THEIR REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID MY CAR WAS TOTALLY DEAD AND NEEDED A NEW BATTERY EVEN THOUGH MY BATTERY WASN'T THAT OLD. I PURCHASED A BATTERY, STILL WOULDN'T START. PEP BOYS THEN SAID I NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR, SO THAT WAS INSTALLED, STILL WOULDN'T START. THEY THEN SAID IT MUST BE THE ENGINE, SO THE NEXT DAY, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2018, IT WAS TOWED TO THE FAIRFIELD, CT NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE IT IS CURRENTLY UNTIL I CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO. AFTER 3 DAYS, OF CALLING THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR, BET, IN THE NISSAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD TAKEN OFF THE SIDE OF MY ENGINE AND TRIED TO MANUALLY TURN THE DRIVE SHAFT, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN AND THAT IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN AND THAT IT WOULD COST ANYWHERE FROM $2,600.00 TO $3,600.00 TO REPAIR MY CAR. PLEASE HELP WITH START A CASE, I CAN'T AFFORD THIS. I'M IN SCHOOL FOR PARALEGAL STUDIES AND A CT LICENSED TAX PREPARER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-02
- VIN: 1N4BA41E94C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL ON LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF! ALREADY REPLACED BULB BUT IT STILL GOES OFF AND COMES BACK ON WHEN YOU TURN IT ON!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-13
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX4C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY COMPLAINTS IS DUE TO THE CHEAP STEAL THAT NISSAN USES TO BUILD THERE VEHICLES JUST TO SAVE A BUCK. WHEN I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL HAS HOLES IN THE THE FLOOR THAT YOU COULD STEP RIGHT TRHU. THAT IS NOT THE ONLY ROT FROM RUST THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE UP FRONT HAS ROTTED SO BAD THAT THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE MOTOR IN THE VEHICLE HAS ROTTED SO BAD THAT THE INSPECTOR WAS WORRIED ABOUT ME DRIVING HOME AFTER I HAD FAILED THE INSPECTION. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A MECHANIC THAT WAS GOING TO FIX MY EXHAUST UP FRONT. I AM A DISABLED VETERAN AND THIS CAR WITH A REAL FRAME ON IT WOULD HAVE LASTED MANY MORE YEARS AND I JUST DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO RUN OUT AND BUY A NEW CAR. THIS IS THE MANUFACTURES FAULT AND THEY SHOULD BE PAYING FOR IT TO BE FIXED. SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD ON ALL OF THOSE PICKUPS THAT THEY HAD TO FIX. WHAT IS THIS GOING TO THAT THE MOTOR TO FALL OUT ON THE HIGH WAY AND KILL SOMEONE. THIS IS AND HAS BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS COMPANY GOING ON FOR YEARS. SOMEONE DO SOMETHING FOR THE CONSUMER. AFTER PAYING $40,000.00 DOLLARS FOR THIS CAR I THOUGHT I WOULD GET MORE OUT OF IT THAN HAVING IT ROT OUT FROM UNDER ME.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-11
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND IT CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-17
- VIN: 1N4BA41E84C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION JERKS FROM P TO DR, JERKS WHEN DOWN AND UP SHIFTING. DOES NOT SEEM SAFE. 73, 0000 MILES ON VEHICLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4BA41E74C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE RECALL I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ON HIGHWAY 62 EAST IN MINNEAPOLIS MN GOING THE SPEED LIMIT 60 MILES AND I LOOK AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AND THE BACK OF MY CAR FROM THE TAIL PIPES.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-12
- VIN: IN4BA41E64C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING ISSUES WHEN CHANGING GEARS. IT STARTING TO HESITATE BETWEEN FIRST GEAR AND SECOND AND SECOND TO THIRD. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 85,000 MILES.
Nissan Maxima 2004 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the Nissan Maxima 2004.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
- Consequence: A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SKYVIEW ROOFS, THE GLASS FOR THE ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN QUENCHED PROPERLY AFTER THE FORMING PROCESS, RESULTING IN TEMPER IMBALANCE.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL STRESS IN THE GLASS AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE GLASS TO SHATTER, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GLASS IN THE SKYVIEW ROOF. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Negative Nissan Maxima 2004 car reviews
Positive Nissan Maxima 2004 car reviews
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Driving the car here in Colorado is so much fun! The car has plenty of performance even at altitudes above 10,000 feet and it runs great on regular gas. I've even managed to get fuel mileage approaching 30 mph on interstate driving. I do use Mobil 1 which, in my experience, has helped with fuel economy a bit. The only downside I've experienced was a faulty oxygen sensor, which was promptly replaced by the dealer. They did suggest that I stick with Nissan's air filter instead of a high performance one, though.
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After reading through some of the previous reviews, it seems that the main issue with this sporty vehicle is maintenance. Personally, I have had a great experience with it. I typically get around 28 MPG in town and 30-40 MPG on the open road, even when averaging over 80 MPH. Over the years, I have had to fix some suspension parts that my kids have bent, but other than that and regular maintenance, I haven't had any problems. I do replace my tires almost every year because I have the suspension set tight, almost race-ready (which is the same suspension that the Mercedes Compressor has). I am an aggressive driver who loves to drive at high speeds on the open road. I have had the recalls done and my grill is still in great condition. I am finally putting in some spark plugs and a K&N filter after nearly 90k miles.
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I have an Elite Package, Radient Ember 2004 Nissan Maxima with an automatic transmission and sunroof. I absolutely love this car! I had a 1999 SE before, but I'm so glad I waited for the new model.
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The Maxima is a well-designed car that is fun to drive and performs well overall. It has some giddyap, looks great, and gets good mileage. However, the turning radius is a bit of a problem. It could be improved, and it's surprising that Nissan engineers haven't addressed this issue yet. If you're considering getting the Maxima in black, be aware that it attracts road gravel and stones that can mar the front grill finish, which is very noticeable. The dealer quoted me $800 to repaint it, so I recommend getting the bra. Additionally, the charger outlet is in an awkward position, and the cheap plastic cover breaks easily. Overall, the Maxima is a great car, but it has a few minor issues that you should be aware of.
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The Goodyear tires that were originally installed failed after only 2 years and 40,000 miles, with splits appearing on both the inner and outer treadwalls.
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Are you having problems with your Nissan Maxima 2004?
Harrison Schaden 2024-09-06
Hi there! I bought this car used with about 36K miles on it. I previously had a 2002 Maxima GLE which I liked, but I wanted the newer body style. However, I noticed fairly shortly after I purchased this one that the car shifted hard between 1st/2nd and 2nd/3rd gears, and much harder during downshifting (automatic trans). I also thought that my older Maxima was better made. Unfortunately, this one just looks cheaper inside.
Newton Considine 2024-07-01
Although I am disappointed with my Nissan car due to several issues such as the timing chain, oil consumption, moon roof leakage, and noisy motor, I am confident that these problems can be resolved with the help of a skilled service mechanic. I have already taken steps to address the rear deck rattle and have found a solution that works for me. While I may not purchase another Nissan in the future, I am confident that with proper maintenance and care, this car can still be a reliable mode of transportation.
Cedrick Streich 2024-06-27
I purchased my '04 Maxima used in 2008 with 69K miles on it. Unfortunately, I experienced a number of issues with it, including a transmission failure at 87k miles. The dealership's mechanic informed me that he had seen many Maximas come in with a bad Valve Body causing the transmission to slip and slam into gear from park to drive. Fortunately, my extended warranty covered the repair costs. In addition to the transmission issue, I also had to deal with a bad radiator fan assembly, ignition coil, valve cover gasket, 2 broken motor mounts, bad alternator, tie rod end, bad cat converter, rear wheel bearing, and power window motor. I recently traded it in and I'm glad to have moved on from those issues!
Casimir Hermann 2024-05-29
I recently experienced some issues with my 2004 Nissan Maxima SE, which I purchased brand new. Unfortunately, after only 74,000 miles, my transmission and two motor mounts failed, just 4,000 miles over the warranty. I reached out to Nissan of North America for assistance, but their customer service was not helpful at all. As a result, I am feeling quite disappointed after spending $43,000 on my first car. I am unsure if I will consider purchasing a Nissan again in the future. Perhaps writing a letter to the CEO could help address this issue. Let's all try that and see if we can make some progress together.
Wilber Armstrong 2024-05-17
Worst auto purchase I ever made. Hate the wide turn radius, the low profile tires don't last and provide a bumpy ride. Numerous expensive repairs, most recently the transmission went out, started slipping out of gear, jerking, reving up unexpectedly. Cost to repair $4,000 and Nissan won't do anything to help because it is 6,000 miles out of warranty, although there have been numerous problems with these Maxima transmissions. This car cost over $30,000 but now is only worth $8,000 at best.Poor gas mileage also. Body dents very easily. Bose stereo doesn't stay tuned.