Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
I was accelerating from a red light going up hill. When I reached the top of the hill and let off the petal, the car continued to pick up speed. The brake petal was stiff and unresponsive. There was nothing under the petal. As I was quickly approaching another red light with stopped traffic. Read details...
When applying brakes to come to a stop,vehicle will surge forward. Engine revs and rpm's go up all the way. Only way to stop vehicle is to press on brakes very hard and throw vehicle in neutral. Then, engine stops revving and rpm's go down. Read details...
At cold startup, engine oil light usually flashes, and engine makes loud sound like it doesn't have oil pressure. This goes away after a few seconds. Nissan advised to always use Nissan oil filters, which I do, and problem has existed since car was new. Read details...