Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Nissan Maxima

The car started accelerating and then died while driving down the road. Had to exit off the road fast as the car coasted down to prevent other cars from hitting the car. In danger of other cars running over car while our car malfunction. Took car to shop and was told a 2 dollar o-ring on the auto control valve had allowed air leakage and this in turned caused failure of the ecm electron control module. Both auto control valve and ecm needs replacing where the car can be safely driven. The fact of this failure did not bring in the engine service light till after the event and fact it will cost over $2000 dollars to repair a car that is not work much more $3000 are just facts. Nissan needs to at least send out to their customers that owns of this model and make could have this condition than can happen and exist and cause erratic behavior of the car if not check by Nissan. A $2 dollar part causing a $2000 dollar repair.

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Changed the battery and now the fuel gage needle is now under the e pin.

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We own a 2001 Nissan Maxima, which we purchased new from a Nissan dealer. It has, on 3 occasions, experienced a problem with "surging"/high revving. The cause in every case has been a part known as an "idle air control valve" (iacv), which fails and in doing so, causes the "ecm" (the "engine computer") to fail. We have discovered that hitachi is the sole source for the iacv, whether the part is obtained from a Nissan dealer or any other source under any other brand. This issue is apparently a particularly well-known issue with this model series of vehicle, both Nissan and Infiniti. The first time the vehicle had this issue, it was under warranty and was supposedly repaired by Nissan. However, the same issue has recurred on 2 subsequent occasions, and both times Nissan has wholly failed to address the issue. We have repeatedly attempted to address this issue with Nissan, including, but not limited to, Nissan consumer relations, Nissan's vp of customer satisfaction, the "executive offices" escalation department, etc. , all with no substantive response from Nissan beyond their stating that since the vehicle is no longer under warranty, it isn't Nissan's problem. However, it should be noted that in this latest occurrence, Nissan initially stated that their refusal to address this issue was due to our allegedly having installed "an aftermarket ecm" (we had not). However, when the Nissan dealer confirmed to Nissan that the ecm was in fact a factory Nissan part, and we discovered that there is no such thing as "an aftermarket ecm," Nissan then refused to correct this situation. From our layperson's investigation of this issue, it appears to be a design flaw in the circuitry, and is generally widely known in the repair industry, by enthusiasts, major auto reviewing companies, etc. Therefore, it seems that Nissan's claim to not know of this issue is disingenuous at best.

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I needed to replace a muffler on my 1997 Nissan Maxima. On 092209 I took my Maxima to a muffler shop, the mechanic noticed a very strong rawfuel smell. He said he could not use a flame torch due to a possible explosion. He replaced the muffler by hand and told me to have the fuel system inspected because this could be a dangerous situation. On 092609 I had the fuel system inspected by an independent mechanic, he discovered that fumes and possibly gas were escaping from the fuel filler neck and tube because of corrosion within the wheel base. I have tried to locate replacement parts from 3 salvaged vehicles and each were also corroded. New parts have been hard to located and remain uncertain as to whether they will fit.

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0n 2002 Nissan Maxima excessive fuel filler tube rust cause fault -engine check soon light on. After clean-up this tube I visited dealership who erased fault and charged me $118. 33. I think that this faulty part should be recaled, because can cause fire.

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Car burns approximately 1 litre per 1500 kilometers. The Nissan dealership says that this is burning within their guidelines.

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My 2004 Nissan Maxima has become a safety hazard in that it jerks violently while shifting gears and losses power during acceleration. I was on the highway and was very close to being involved in a serious accident with a semi when my car suddenly slowed and when I applied pressure on the pedal it jerk violently like someone had rear-ended me. There was a semi right behind me approaching at a rapid speed. Because I hadn't applied my brakes he didn't realize my car would suddenly slow down in front of him. I was terrified to say the least. I made calls to Nissan but they could care less and will assume no responsibility for their faulty equipment. After doing significant research in assessing the issue and trying to find a solution I found that many other people who own this particular model have the same problem. I was also told that mechanics have done many things like new or rebuilt transmissions, engine mounts replaced, fuel filter replacements, etc. None of which have solved the problem.

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Check engine light keeps coming on, had to replace idle control module twice for 500. 00 each time because engine diagnosis indicated failure. Car does not start right away, had to press pedal lightly to restart even after idle control fixed. Failed smog check, discovered catalytic converter failed, had to replace for 800. 00 further diagnosis: ignition coil number 4 and air flow meter failed, serviceman said this is rather common with Maxima.

I have had numerous problems with the engine misfiring due to the coil packs that sit on the cylinders. I have replaced several coils and that was a short term fix. Now I am having the same problems with the engine lurching during idle and when trying to accelerate. I have taken it into the shop and they replaces 4 coils but the car still jerks when idling and right after acceleration.

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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Maxima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. The tcf, check engine, and slip lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle coasted at approximately 20-25 mph. He called the dealer and they requested he have the vehicle towed in and inspected. The dealer informed him that the cause of the failure was the throttle body shorting out. The current and failure mileages were 19,839.

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Engine coils and oxygen sensors have been needed to be be replaced on many occasions since I've owned this vehicle. When 2 of the coils needed to be replaced, the engine ran extremely rough (from both misfires) causing a huge reduction in engine speed and the inability to pass or accelerate safely onto the highway. This happened so abruptly on one occasion, that I was nearly run off the road. I am the original owner (purchased Aug 1999) and have had to replace 4 of the 6 engine coils and all 4 of my oxygen sensors (each on different dates). I only have 116k miles on the vehicle.

After driving and parking car in garage I detected strong smell of gasoline. Returned to dealer and was told that this happens when temperature is high (120f that day) and that there is no fix. Since car is parked next to a gas water heater I found this answer unsatisfactory and I contacted the Nissan office. I was told same and "not to worry, temps. Rarely are higher than 115f". Obviously drivers in s. Nv and arizona are expendable! only fix seems to be to park outside until it cools down. Problem is related to the evap. System , I was told.

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There was a strong fuel smell that entered the vehicle through the vents. The heavy gas smell would fill the vehicle while driving, and without a/c on. The repair shop could not duplicate the problem.

Gas mileage is very low. Current gas mileage is between 15 mpg and 20 mpg.

Faulty part seems to be the vent control valve to the evap canister, but odb-ii results in many faulty codes. Dealer wants to replace the whole system (approx. $500. 00) seems to be a common problem on this car according to the dealer. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769313.

Fuel system failed.

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