Six problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1999 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Could get inside of vehicle with key, but could not start vehicle through ignition switch. Electronic devise would not read key, and computer had lost the combination. Dealer reprogrammed the key.
: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership when the light illuminated. The dealership was not able to duplicate the problem; however, they did reset the check engine light. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, and they suggested changing the ignition switch.
Consumer cannot start vehicle with key, the key will not turn ignition switch, consumer stated this was original key received with vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer had to recode key.
Ignition system immobilized when using proper coded Nissan keys. Keys recoded, problem still occurs later. Nissan/factory rep knows max se have aproblem, but don't know why. I have a car that I never know when it won't start and must be towed in!!.
Ignition switch intermittently works. Dealer has had vehicle in dealer's shop for repairs 5 times. Consumer is filling for lemon law.