Brakes Failed Problems of Nissan Maxima

Steering/brake lock failed to disengage with attempted engine start up. Key indicator light and security lights flashing on dash. Steering lock required replacement after car was towed to nearest Nissan dealership. This repair was not covered under warranty which had expired 7 month earlier. On line research would suggest this is a fairly common occurrence; a Nissan service bulletin has apparently be published for this issue as it was referenced by the service department providing the repair.

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The brakes on my Nissan Maxima failed and I was almost hit by cars as I slid into a major intersection while braking for a red light. I was only driving at 5mph because I saw the light from about five car lengths away and I braked at 2 car lengths away from the light. I braked again twice but the brakes continued to fail as I slid into the intersection. Luckily for me, the oncoming traffic was able to stop in time for me to move the car to a safe position. The brakes then held again until I drove to the dealer. The brake problem occurred twice before though I did not recognize it as such , once on the same day and once within the same week. It was intermittent. It occurred at speeds less than 20mph and within 10 minutes of starting the car and driving. The outside temperature was 20 to 25 degrees f and the roads were clean. I immediately took the car to the dealer who said that Nissan engineers have to evaluate the car. Its been more than three weeks, neither the dealer nor I have heard from Nissan as to what they are doing about it. I even reported the incidents to the online Nissan consumers. They acknowledged receiving the complaint and that's all. I am still driving the rental car arranged by the dealer.

I bought a brand new Nissan Maxima in Nov. My sister borrowed the car for the weekend and the brakes failed causing her to hit the vehicle in front of her. The car had to be towed to a body shop, the mechanic on duty got the car running, while removing the car from the tow truck he drove the car about ten feet and the first thing he said was the brakes feel fluffy. The car was repaired and cleared by the body shop, it was there rough 5 weeks, I took the car to the dealer who then inspected the car and brakes, they said nothing was wrong and documented the incident. On July 25 I was driving home from the park with my daughter in the back seat when the brakes failed again, I was lucky nobody was in front of me. I got the car stopped and thankfully I was less then a mile away from home. On Monday I called the dealer and told them it happened again and said they can come pick it up, I wont drive it and no longer feel safe in it. They had it towed out that same day, they have had the car ever since. The car was inspected again on August 21 2009, and cleared again. I was told Monday that nothing was wrong with the car. To my knowledge nothing has ever been replaced or repaired on the braking system.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 100 mph, the vehicle drove off a hill, struck a stop sign, made 360 degree turns into an intersection, and crashed through a brick wall and a chain fence before landing in someone's home. Two occupants were killed, including the driver. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was always very cautious when driving and would have obeyed the speed limit. Through online research, the contact found several complaints for her make and model vehicle, including unexpected aceleration and brake failure. The manufacturer was not notified. A police report was filed. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

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We purchased a new 2005 Nissan Maxima in July 05. From day one, we noticed an engine surge when down-shifting gears, start from a stop and when placed in reverse. We attributed this to being a sportier car than we were used to. However, on Nov. 9, as my wife was turning into a parking space in a parking deck, the brakes failed to engage. Specifically, she had just leveled-off from the up-ramp of the deck, made a left-turn into a parking space, pressed the brake pedal and - nothing. The pedal would not depress. Because the car was naturally slowing down from the up-ramp, the down-shifting of gears caused the car to stall, then surge, just as it has done before. B/c the brake pedal didn't depress, the brakes didn't engage, thus the car rolled into the boundary wall of the parking deck. When we notified the dealer, they said that it wasn't their problem and to call Nissan. I called 1-800-Nissan-1, and spoke with an attendant on 11/10. A tech visit was schedule for 12/5. On 12/12, Nissan called to report that they couldn't find a defect. When I inquired as to the specifics of the "investigation," I was told that they were "professionals, and checked whatever they thought was necessary. " when I pressured for specifics, they couldn't provide any. This purchase was intended to provide my wife and unborn child a safe and dependable mode of transportation, but if the brakes don't work and no one can find a problem, how safe and dependable is it? b/c we couldn't drive the car due to the accident and mechanical issues, we were without the use of the car for 34 calendar days, and for 29 business days. The cost of the repair is $2000+. This is an outrage that a $30k car develops an engine/transmission problem from purchase (assuming it is a problem) and then develops a brake malfunction within the first 4 months of purchase. Completely asinine.

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While driving 55 mph consumer applied the brakes and vehicle failed to stop. This caused the driver to crash into a guard rail. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

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The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. Nhtsa recall 03v455000 was issued. And the consumer took vehicle to Nissan for recall repairs. However, Nissan refused to do the recall repairs. The recall went out in December 2003, but the consumer purchased vehicle in January 2003. She never received a recall notice, and the manufacturer stated that the recall work must have been done. They did not have the documentation to prove that it was done. The vehicle was currently in the repair shop because rear brakes failed, and the dealership refused s to repair the brakes. There were several other problems with the vehicle, such as the stereo, suspension, and other things that they will not repair. The vehicle was still under warranty.