Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
Vehicle came to a stop and suddenly accelerated. Vehicle crossed the intersection and hit two residential walls, went through a lawn, and hit a lamp post. The impact from the lamp post caused the vehicle to turn over on its side. The driver died on impact. Read details...
Vehicle intermittently accelerates while braking. Read details...
After putting the car in reverse the transmission fluid drained from the back end and the the car accelerated forward I hit a building. There is over $8000. 00 damages to the car and the dealer refuses to total the vehicle and replace the vehicle for me. Read details...