Seats Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Nissan Maxima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Power Adjust problems
1
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
1
Seats problems
1

Front Seat Power Adjust problem #1

Welds on the brackets holding the driver's seat cushion to the power seat actuating rods have broken. The seat cushion is no longer properly attached to the frame, and could be unsafe. The only remedy offered by the dealer was to replace the entire seat frame ($775).

Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem #2

The design of the rear seat makes it difficult to properly install a child safety seat. Owner is interested in a safety seat that will fit properly.

Seats problem #3

Driver's seat is loose, and it comes out of its rails.


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