We found the following complaints for NISSAN MAXIMA (1995)
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Air bag light came on at about 80,000 milesdealer said air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced---no accident--no electrical problems
The air bag light came on and remained on, after the vehicle was started. The mechanic ran a diagnostic and found the air bag had a faulty unit and it needed to be replaced.nissan of the ne region was contacted, and they stated an air bag was not needed.
Airbag light was blinking, took vehicle to dealer. Dealerstated that airbag sensor needed replacing. Vehicle was not included inmanufacturer's recall due to vin.please provide any further information.
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision.
Airbag light continuously stays on, indictating a defect in air bag system, causing potential safety hazard.
Airbag light is on, took to dealer, and they said module was no good, consumer feltthiswas unsafe because airbags mightnotbe working properly.
Other: consumer inquires about disabling air bag when leasing a vehicle.
Air bag light flashing.was told by dealership that airbag could deploy without warning.diagnostic test indicated airbag control unit was faulty and would need replacing.
After battery replacement, airbag light flashes constantly, dealer say control unit failed.
Woman stopped short. My brakes were applied but my car hit the rear of woman's car. Airbag did not open resulting inextensive damage to my car and injury to driver. *ph
Violent deployment of air bag during collision causing injury to consumer (head, neck and chest).
No deployment of drivers air bag.
The fuel injectors failed twice, once in 1998, and again in 10/99.the air bags have failed as well.
Air bag controllight came on,identifying the air bag diagnostic unit#28556-42u25.consumer was told by dealer if she doesn't replace it immediately the air bag will not deploy.
At 12:00 position in 35mph accident driver side airbag did not deploy until after accident driver leaving the vehicle.tt
No deployment of passengers air bag.
While traveling approximately 20mph had collision with 3 other vehicles head-on. Maxima's air bag deployed. Driver's hands, at 8 & 4 position, were severly injured. The right fingers went into the hand & the thumb went into the wrist. Owner had 4 weeks of therapy. Unable to use hand. No burns to face due to having nylon air bag. The sensors were located in bumper at time of accident.
Consumer was involved in a side impact collision,impact 3:00, while traveling 40 to 45 mph and the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed causing serious injuries to occupant.
The contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima.during the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located.he will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis.the failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000.updated 01/09/09.*ljupdated 01/09/09.
During vehicle rollover collision, safety restraints did not adequately support consumer, accompanied by violent/aggressive deployment of air bag resulted in severe injury (quadriplea). (atorney for consumer)( in the 239th judicial district court of brazoria county, texas: cause #3697-jg98).
Consumer states, tha t air bag light appears on the dash board due to a faulty module sensor. Dealer changed module.
Frontal collision,impact 11:00 position,speed 40mph,dual airbags deployed, causing injuries.
While traveling at 50 mphin the rain consumer saw a tree thatfell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree.impact flattened the hood,and the window shield came into the vehicle.also,sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.consumer struck her head on the steering wheel.vehicle was totaled.
Driver's and passenger's airbagsmalfunctioned,causing the srs to be lit due to a defective airbag module.please provide further information.
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 11:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy, driver sustained neck and back injury.
Air bag sensor failed.
I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra.i have documented every complain that i could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! i do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and i've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.
Electrical fire.
The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles.vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak.the transmission will not shift out of park.the vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter.the vehicle experienced several electrical problems,the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact.the dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light.the factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work.the hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open.recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.
1995 nissan maxima experiencing oil leak.*mrthere was a pre-existing oil leak.the engine light had come on immediately after the vehicle was picked up.the dealer promised the consumer a new battery but they cleaned off the battery acid and said that is was new.after about three weeks a new battery was placed in after several no starts.the dealer stated the alternator was bad.*scc
Electrical system failure caused collision.
I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra.i have documented every complain that i could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! i do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and i've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.
The "negative" caple has a sticker with a "p" on it and the "positive" cable has a fuse box which has a "-" on it.i took that as "p" for positive and "-" for negative.that was inaccurate.i hooked up the positive to the negative and negative to the positive.this has blown out the alternator.
Leather interior is peeling excessively after performing all preventative maint. Possible i.e. Cleaning & conditioning.no safety defect listed.
Starting system failed on multiple occasions.eventually had to replace the starter.
Ignition switch failure.
Vehicle is hard to crank whenignition is turned toon position.also,starter is not strong enough. Dealer has been contacted.
The contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima.when driving the vehicle at any speeds, it would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealershipand a technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 151000.
Starting system failed on multiple occasions.eventually had to replace the starter.
The problem is with starting the car the first time replaced starter and fuel injection.
It started with 2 to 3 tries to start the car.we were keeping up with the routine maintenance but the problem progressed to taking as much as 4 to 5 tries to start the engine, it would crank but not kick.we took it to the dealer 4 times. They said the starter worn out due to repetitive attempts to start the vehicle. Just recently, we had a new started put in for approximately $400.000 for using a car for 3 years. Now the car still gives problems in starting though much less, for example 1 out10.it also hesitates while driving steady high speed (55-65 mph) on the highway.
Vehicle is hard to crank whenignition is turned toon position.also,starter is not strong enough. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission will not shift out of park.brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise.starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.
Continuation of initial problems, dealer repeatedly fails to prper/fix
1995 maxima has a major electrical problem, the car had a fire erupting inside the steering wheel column caused by a short circuit in the steering wheel column . The manufacturer said its nothing unusual. In other words, its very normal for an 8 year old car to catch fire while driving on the freeway. Yes, believe it or nor. Nissan north america did not stand behind their products. Dont be fooled by the nice looks of that car. I had to change the o2, knock sensor every two years.
While driving 10 mph consumer smelled something burning, 5 minutes later, vehicle stalled. Took vehicle to dealer, who could find nothing. Conumer found blown fuse, ecc 7.5 amp. Consumer statesengine control module, fuse box located behind battery.
Short and burning smell develops underneath the dash.this could result in vehicle fire.
Engine sometime wouldn't start after 2 to 4 hours of parking from the normal operating temperature due to intermittent malfunction of water temperature sensor.
1995 nissan maxima experiencing oil leak.*mrthere was a pre-existing oil leak.the engine light had come on immediately after the vehicle was picked up.the dealer promised the consumer a new battery but they cleaned off the battery acid and said that is was new.after about three weeks a new battery was placed in after several no starts.the dealer stated the alternator was bad.*scc
While drivingengine check light will come on, lose spower steering as a result of engine failure caused by a defect in the engine injectors. Hadpart replaced once.
Gasket failed. *dh
Consumer uses premium gas. Vehicle runs rough. Check engine light comes on/fuel injectors have failed.
While driving 10 mph consumer smelled something burning, 5 minutes later, vehicle stalled. Took vehicle to dealer, who could find nothing. Conumer found blown fuse, ecc 7.5 amp. Consumer statesengine control module, fuse box located behind battery.
Fuel coming out of tailpipe, overflowing the engine.
On a cold star there is a noise in car dealer try to fix it four time please describe .
While driving felt a jerk in vehicle.owner pulled over to inspect the vehicle,a saw that the engine had caught on fire.
Engine fire.
On a cold star there is a noise in car dealer try to fix it four time please describe .
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Emission lightwill continue to come on within 50000 miles.light has come on three times already.when taken todealer , he stated that there could be a potential problem.they put in a new part, but soon afterthat light came back on.
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The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles.vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak.the transmission will not shift out of park.the vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter.the vehicle experienced several electrical problems,the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact.the dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light.the factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work.the hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open.recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
I took delivery of this auto 11/17/94.on 10/11/95, a rear oxygen sensor was replaced at 5510 miles, under warranty.sometime after that, in 1996, i received an undated bulletin from nissan, acknowledging a problem with their emission control system and extending a "limited warranty" to 5 years or 60,000 miles.on 7/11/00, a front o2 oxygen sensor was replaced under warranty at 43,121 miles.on 2/6/2001, a third o2 oxygen sensor was replaced at 45,408 miles, with a cost to me of $636.17.this indicates to me that they problem is more serious than replacing o2 oxygen sensors, and if in fact it is the o2 oxygen sensors - they all should have been replaced before their "limited warranty extension" expired.i believe i have a legitimate complaint and that nissan has an obligation to honor it by reimbursing me and replacing the 4th o2 oxygen sensor in the emission control system, and any other parts related to this problem.
Replace rear 02 sensor, march 3, 2000 same rear 02 sensor failed after 27,052 miles of wear.
Dismayed at number of problems, ranging from a leaking trunk to problems with the o2 sensors. Now the tachometere and odometer have failed. These are all expensive repairs. The maxmia is supposed to be nissan's flagship car.
Oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Oxygen sensor failed.
We purchased a new 1995 nissan maxima in july 1995.by april 1996, the still-new car had to be repaired with a new o2 sensor, but under the warranty.then by october 2000, another new o2 sensor had to be installed, and was paid out of our own pocket.however, by february 2002, the dealership diagnosed the car with yet another o2 sensor failure.at that time we refused the service because we had lost confidence on the repair due to past poor quality history and high repair cost estimation (~$250).the dealership now routinely warns us to repair the sensor, but refused to recognize the sensor quality and/or vehicle engine operation that, in my opinion, was the cause of the repeated repairs.
Air conditioner malfunctioned.
The air conditioner is putting out an odor. Because of the odor the owners wife has developed asthma. Please describe.tt
Debris gets into a/c evaporator and becomes lockedinside, allowing water to build up into drain tube , spilling over onto engine control module, and causing vehicle to stall and hesitate. Tsb has been issued.
Evaporator housing not draining properly, causing electrical problems, burnt out #3fuel injector.
Audio system failed.
Audio system failed.
Jack failed during use, when consumer was raisingvehicle to change a tire. Jack failure caused vehicle to come back to the ground. There were no injuries when this occurred.
Recommendation of a light to shine on the front corner of the vehicle when the turn signal is activated. *phthe consumer owned a 1985 nissan maxima which was equpped with a feature that the consumer thinks should be mandatory on every vehicle.when the turn signals were being operated this feature shined a light illuminating the area towards the side and slightly forward of the vehicle.
Fuel return linedeteriorated, spilling gas out onto the pavement while parked.consumer had recently filled the gas tank.dealer removed the gas tank and replaced the fuel vent line.*tc
The problem is with starting the car the first time replaced starter and fuel injection.
The fuel injectors failed twice, once in 1998, and again in 10/99.the air bags have failed as well.
Consumer uses premium gas. Vehicle runs rough. Check engine light comes on/fuel injectors have failed.
Fuel injector failed.
When filling the fuel tank with gas, gas leaks out of the tank due to a broken seal.
When fillling the vehicle tank, gas leaks from the fuel tank.
Dome light failed. *dh
Transmission will not shift out of park.brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise.starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.
I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra.i have documented every complain that i could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! i do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and i've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.
Hood supports failed suddenly and hood almost came down on my head.
Speedometer failure.
Speedometer/odometer failed.
Dismayed at number of problems, ranging from a leaking trunk to problems with the o2 sensors. Now the tachometere and odometer have failed. These are all expensive repairs. The maxmia is supposed to be nissan's flagship car.
Transmission hard to get into reverse gear. *dsh
While the vehicle was in neutral and idling,the vehicle jumped out of gear into reverse and proceeded out of the driveway and hit a parked vehicle, cause unknown.please add any further details.
Transmission on my 5 speed burnt out.
Driver's seat lift motor fails intermittently and seat drops to lowest position. Automatic transmission shifts harshly from 1st into 2nd. Also, automatic transmission does not downshift from 3rd gear unless accelerator is "floored". -ks
Transmission will not shift out of park.brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise.starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.
The gear shift got stuck in the park postion .tt
I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra.i have documented every complain that i could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! i do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and i've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.
Rear axle snapped , causing a loss of vehicle control.manufacturer claimed that vehicle was in an accident. But consumer stated thatit was never in an accident, it was bought new and maintained properly.
The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles.vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak.the transmission will not shift out of park.the vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter.the vehicle experienced several electrical problems,the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact.the dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light.the factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work.the hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open.recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.
Middle rear seat belt fails to lock the belt adjustment. It can be released by child, who had put belt around neck. The belt adjustment can be loosened, but fails to be locked in placed once it becomes adjusted. Will be taking to mechanic.
During vehicle rollover collision, safety restraints did not adequately support consumer, accompanied by violent/aggressive deployment of air bag resulted in severe injury (quadriplea). (atorney for consumer)( in the 239th judicial district court of brazoria county, texas: cause #3697-jg98).
All the shoudler seatbelt retractors except on driver's side locke dup when making a movement andsometimes when not moving.
Passenger seat manual adjuster does not lock solidly into position.
Manual driver's seat fails to latch and will either slide forward under braking or backwards during acceleration.
Driver seat track would not lock in adjustment position, replace parts of the tracks.tt dealer corrected problem.
Drivers side seat is loose on the track.tt
Passenger seat pops out of the seat track.tt
Manual adjustable seats won't fully engage and lock, permitts forward and backward movement.
Right front seat jams due to coins getting lodged inside seat. Please describe details.tt
Right side of drivers seat continually moves back and forth with medium/hard braking.have inspected and seen no loose bolt/etc. But problem consists, for 4 years now.
The drivers seat moves forward when stopping. Please describe.tt
Driver's bucket seat moves back and forth on its own.tt
Seat tracks not fully engaged and locked pe95-038.tt
Inboard seat track latch on manually adjustable seats may not fully engage.ttpassenger seat belts back release suddenly, without warning and falls toward back of vehicle.
When making an emergency stop the seat moves it doesn't lock up .tt
Driver's power seat failed.
While driving, suddenly driver's seat will move backwards without warning; takes driver away from gas and brake pedal.tt
Driver's power seat collapsed, could not be raised by seat switch.
Ea95-032 active, driver side seat track makes a loud noise while driving.tt
Driver's seat lift motor fails intermittently and seat drops to lowest position. Automatic transmission shifts harshly from 1st into 2nd. Also, automatic transmission does not downshift from 3rd gear unless accelerator is "floored". -ks
Driver's side seat does not latch properly, causing intermittent movement of seat backwards/forwards.
Inboard seat track latch on manually adjustable seats may not fully engage.ttpassenger seat belts back release suddenly, without warning and falls toward back of vehicle.
Front seat recliner failed causing seat back to collapse.
Upon braking ineffective brake action occurred, pedal went to floor, vehicle continued to roll forward, hitting another car.
Whenconsumer is inside of a parking lot or if she drives over a bump inroad brakes willnot hold. There is a noise when she applies brakes. Pedal goes all the way to the floor dealership is aware ofproblem.
Transmission will not shift out of park.brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise.starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.
The front rotors and pads are worn out causing pulsation.nlm
Every 6 months ,i have to replace the disc brake pads, due to excessive squealing.
The front rotors and pads are worn out causing pulsation.nlm
Defective cables caused rear brake shoes to drag and wear out prematurely.
Master cylinder has failed, loss of braking ability.tt
The contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima.during the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located.he will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis.the failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000.updated 01/09/09.*ljupdated 01/09/09.
Steering column housing caused injury to knee during collision.
Theft warning alarm failed to sound when car was broken into, but sounds off at other times. *dh
Consumer states that the vehicle will not come out of park. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Due to broken tie rod , steering column caused vehicle to pull to left, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident.
Tie rod end fell out at the connection into steering arm, causing a safety hazard.
Emergency brake warning light goes out, but the emergency brake remains engaged causing the rear wheels to lock and the rear brakes to eventually fail.this has occurred on this vehicle twice.
Wejust purchased our daughter her first car,a very nice looking 1995 nissan maxima. It only had one small rust spot one the rear fender,and it seemed to run great,so we bought it home.two days later we noticed a thumping noise under the hood. Upon investigation, found that the lower radiator support has totally rotted away in the middle ,where the front motor mount bolts on. This caused the motor to tilt forward about three inches. It wont be long till the motor falls out on the ground... When i called local dealer they said this is a common problem. What a piece of junk,now the car is unsafe to drive.i am the second owner and this car was meticulously maintained by the first owner and has never been in an accident.if other owners do not catch this defect in time someone could get hurt.. Will be calling nissan to se what they will do.
Lower radiator support, which connects to front motor mount, rots through. This causes front motor mount to drop down. Support is integral to chassis structure and alignment. Support had to be replaced. Common issue on 1995-1999 body style.
The lower radiator support, an integral part of the frame needed for alignment and to hold up the front motor mounts rusted through.this seems to be a common complaint on nissan forums.
Light touch of the curb destroyed the bumper while parking.
Front door closing strap failed. *dsh
The doors lock electronically without initiation.i have to unlock the car several times, even when i am in the car with keys in the ignition.this could lead to my kids being locked inside the car.
Direct impact to the driver's side metal door, causing door to buckle/pierce abdominal cavity, resulting in fatal injuries. (attorney for client)*sd
The door locks automatically when the driver's side door is closed while car is running.manufacturer contacted.
Hood shocks cannot keep hood open.first time it occurred, the hood came down on my head and hit me pretty hard.my wife had to come lift it and tend to my dizziness.driver seat adjusters don't work anymore, my wife tried to get into the car after i have been driving it and couldn't reach the pedals.contacted nissan and said it is out of warranty, the local dealer indicated that nissan used cheap parts (plastic cogs) and after a while they strip.
The problem lies with the hydraullic rods that hold up the hood for any kind of maintenance.i was told by a dealer these often fail under cold conditions, but when weather warms, the rods will work again.this failure is totally unexpected.the rods show no leak and appear to be without problems.as i raised the hood on my maxima, never having experienced this problem before, i reached in to begin my interior inspection when the hood dropped striking my head, but allowing me to remove my hands before the hood slammed down.if it had not struck my head and forced me back, i would have broken or severed several fingers.this is a safety issue.the nissan company has opened a file on my complaint.the file number is 2766755.the car is only 31/2 years old.i have never experienced this type of failure in my others cars.nissan agreed to compensate for 1/2 of the replacement cost, but i believe this is a material defect that has safety implications so that it why i am reporting this.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Hood supports fail to keep hood up when opened. Hood suddenly slams shut without warning. Will cause serious injury as hood is heavy and closes with enough force to chop off fingers, etc. Really dangerous. Dealer says nissan won't repair, and that shop mechanics use a wood prop before they will get under hood of 1995 maxima as problem is well-known.
Hood supports fail to keep hood up when opened. Hood suddenly slams shut without warning. Will cause serious injury as hood is heavy and closes with enough force to chop off fingers, etc. Really dangerous. Dealer says nissan won't repair, and that shop mechanics use a wood prop before they will get under hood of 1995 maxima as problem is well-known.
The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles.vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak.the transmission will not shift out of park.the vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter.the vehicle experienced several electrical problems,the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact.the dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light.the factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work.the hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open.recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.
The hood support struts (gas filled hood lifts) fail during cold weather.they do not reliably hold up the hood when they are cold (e.g., car idle overnight).when warmed (e.g., by engine heat), they usually work again.now that the weather is warmer, they work, but not as well as when the car was new.they obviously are on their way to eventual total failure.both the dealer and nissan hq have been informed of the problem by fax letter.nissan hq has assigned file #2816812 to the problem.nissan does not recognize the problem as a safety related defect.further, a nissan representative indicates that hood support struts can fail at any time.i believe the problem is a safety related defect; their failure could let the hood drop on someone's head without warning.in my opinion, hood support struts should be all-weather, safety related parts that are warranted for the life of the car (something akin to seat belts).nissan has offered to replace the hood support struts for about $100.i believe nissan should replace them free of charge.
Dismayed at number of problems, ranging from a leaking trunk to problems with the o2 sensors. Now the tachometere and odometer have failed. These are all expensive repairs. The maxmia is supposed to be nissan's flagship car.
Lower radiator support, which connects to front motor mount, rots through. This causes front motor mount to drop down. Support is integral to chassis structure and alignment. Support had to be replaced. Common issue on 1995-1999 body style.
We purchased a 1995 nissan maxima gle in 1997 from peruzzi nissan in fairless hills, pa.for an amount equal to about eight (8) percent of the final sale price, we also purchased an 84-month or 100,000 mile nissan security+plus vehical protection plan.at around 48 months and with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer, we were informed the plan had expired.it turns out that nissan's plan starts on the date the vehicle first left the showroom, a.k.a. The original in-service date (which in our case was june, 1994), not the date on which a consumer buys the same car as used.the wording of the contracts is misleading at best and at least one of the marketing brochures nissan dealers use to sell these very profitable plans says that coverage starts on the date you purchased your car.in effect, over one third of the coverage we paid for was shaved off from the very moment we purchased the plan.we subsequently incurred several thousand dollars in repairs that we are now in court attempting to recover, having won a first round and judgment of $3,300.consumers should be forewarned about these plans, which we maintain are a sham and, in at least some states (including pennsylvania) constitute fraud.we are looking to hear from other consumers that purchased this particular plan since 1997, from peruzzi nissan as well as other dealers.
I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra.i have documented every complain that i could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! i do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and i've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.
Vehicle swerved to the right upon turning, causing loss of control/accident. *dh
Vehicle out of alignment.nlm
The oxygen sensor has failed several times, the earliest time the vehicle having only 28299 miles.vehicle has experienced and exhaust leak.the transmission will not shift out of park.the vehicle would not start due to a blank spot on the starter.the vehicle experienced several electrical problems,the dome light would not work due to a power wire rivet that was loose and loosing contact.the dome light, the door lights, and the map light malfunctioned when the consumer tried to replace the bulb for the map light.the factory installed alarm would go off unless the keyless entry was used, the dash indicator lights for the trunk open and door ajar for the passenger side also would not work.the hydraulic hood supports failed, in order to check the engine or make any repairs the hood has to be propped open.recently the consumer heard a clicking noise in the front end, the dealer stated that the cv boot was torn and that the clicking noise meant the axle was damaged, however, later the dealer stated the problem was only the strut mount but didn't know which one was causing the problem, so both of them needed to be replaced.
There is a rubbing noise in the front end when the steering wheel is turned.the dealer stated that the noise is caused by the front springs rubbing against something else in the front end and the problem has occurred in some 1995 maximas.the dealer indicated that the problem is caused by a design defect in the springs and that the design of current replacement part (new springs now available from nissan) have corrected this problem.the cost of replacing the springs is $745, but nissan has declined to provide warranty coverage.the defective springs are causing a safety hazard.there is obviously friction and wear on the springs, which will eventually fail.the dealer advised that a similar problem occurred with nissan sentras and that nissan provided a recall of sentra springs.nissan, however, inexplicably refuses to recall maxima springs.
There is a rubbing noise in the front end when the steering wheel is turned.the dealer stated that the noise is caused by the front springs rubbing against something else in the front end and the problem has occurred in some 1995 maximas.the dealer indicated that the problem is caused by a design defect in the springs and that the design of current replacement part (new springs now available from nissan) have corrected this problem.the cost of replacing the springs is $745, but nissan has declined to provide warranty coverage.the defective springs are causing a safety hazard.there is obviously friction and wear on the springs, which will eventually fail.the dealer advised that a similar problem occurred with nissan sentras and that nissan provided a recall of sentra springs.nissan, however, inexplicably refuses to recall maxima springs.
Rear suspension 'kicks out' when going over bump or railroad tracks.
Vehicle's rear end would swing around uncontrollably when the vehicle would hit a bump or uneven pavement. This caused the vehicle to hit guard rail.*mr
Complete dot: c2ur h4lr 487.first incident, rf and lr tires began to make noise.tire dealer discovered that the tread was about to separate.they advised that there was no recall or warning about this problem.however, they have noticed that this manufacture and model has more problems than some others.therefore, they have stopped selling these tires.they advised that the other two remaining republic tires may/or may not have the same problem.if so, they would replace them also.four months later in august, the other two tires began to make noise indicating potential separation.i was out-of-town on an interstate at the time.i had to travel approximately 15 more miles with a highway patrol following me to make sure no crash occurred.i made it to another tire dealership for replacements.they too showed me the bubbles in the treads of these two tires.again, the initial tire dealer stated that the manufacture knew about the problem but was paying for replacements instead of issuing a notice/warning/recall.i would like an explanation of what it takes to get a manufacture to notice/warn or recall of problems they learn about their products.i was pregnant when this happened.needless to say, this does not make me feel comfortable with my vehicle or tires. (dot number: c2urh4lr48tiresize: 205/65/r15)
Toyo tire on the car blew out while traveling at about 5 mph, vehicle lost conntrol, resulting in an accident.
Tires failed. (bridgestone potenza re92 p20565r15h)
Consumer stated tire blewout while running over a small pothole at 30 mph on a 1995, nissan, maxima, after market equipment, tire size p205/65r15, dot# bhurtu7u17, uniroyal was notified.*yd
Tread separated from tire causing body damage, rim damage, and removal of turn signal. ( dot number: el9l tire size: p205/65r15 )
Nar 05/21/2003*mrthe consumer has to replace sensors on four separate occassions.
The top coat and paint is peeling from the hood and rear spoiler of my 1995 nissan maxima.this is the original paint and top coat on the car.i want to find out why this is defective from such a good reliable manufacturer.
While drivingengine check light will come on, lose spower steering as a result of engine failure caused by a defect in the engine injectors. Hadpart replaced once.
Consumer uses premium gas. Vehicle runs rough. Check engine light comes on/fuel injectors have failed.
Continuation of initial problems, dealer repeatedly fails to prper/fix
Engine warning light illuminated.
Vehicle sudden accelerates out of control while pulling in the parking lot.tt
Consumer was driving went to put on the brake car accelerate almost ran into a car dealer have not found problem .tt
Throttle position (rpl) sensor failed.
Driver pulled into parking spot at approximately 1-2 mph.after the brakes were applied the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped the speed bump andcrashing into the wall.
Got into car closed door, back windshield shattered.tt
Window fogs up regularly and more intense in the summer.after a complete cleaning job, the windows fog up again.it causes major visibility problem during the day when the sun hits the windshield, and at night when oncoming vehicles lights hit the windshield.i took the car to the dealer where they did the 60k miles service and inspected the car, and wasn't able to fix this problem.i called nissan 800 # and they weren't able to help me either.
Driver and passenger power windows will not go up or down, cause unknown.
We purchased a 1995 nissan maxima gle in 1997 from peruzzi nissan in fairless hills, pa.for an amount equal to about eight (8) percent of the final sale price, we also purchased an 84-month or 100,000 mile nissan security+plus vehical protection plan.at around 48 months and with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer, we were informed the plan had expired.it turns out that nissan's plan starts on the date the vehicle first left the showroom, a.k.a. The original in-service date (which in our case was june, 1994), not the date on which a consumer buys the same car as used.the wording of the contracts is misleading at best and at least one of the marketing brochures nissan dealers use to sell these very profitable plans says that coverage starts on the date you purchased your car.in effect, over one third of the coverage we paid for was shaved off from the very moment we purchased the plan.we subsequently incurred several thousand dollars in repairs that we are now in court attempting to recover, having won a first round and judgment of $3,300.consumers should be forewarned about these plans, which we maintain are a sham and, in at least some states (including pennsylvania) constitute fraud.we are looking to hear from other consumers that purchased this particular plan since 1997, from peruzzi nissan as well as other dealers.
Power window on drivers side door got stuck in door and burned out regulator and power window motor.approximate cost to fix is $400+ at an autobody shop, which informed me this is a very common problem with nissan maxima's 1991-1995, so common that nissan has problems keeping it in stock.the dealer said there are no recalls on this vehicle.i find this unacceptable and hard to believe that the dealer would not consider this a recall.i feel i, as the consumer, am paying for a known problem and nissan does not wish to disclose it.please investigate and advise.
Rear window shattered from heat.
When sun hits windshield it reflects the dashboard, difficult to see.
Windshield wiper stopped for 5-10 seconds during heavy rain. Didn't respond to turning switch off/on or to different setting. Has occured 5-6 times over the last several months. Intemittent failure. Very dangerous.
Hubcap came off while driving.qcaw
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