Nissan Maxima owners have reported 488 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (313 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (65 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My main issue that has caused major concern is while I was driving down the road. The steering all of a sudden jerked and I was almost in an accident. I immediately took it down to my mechanic and he stated that the control arm of the vehicle was bad. Read details...
I have parked my vechickle and after 10 min. I couldn't start engine. In Nissan service they told me that I need replace electric steering column lock ($830. 00). They told me too, that was recall on that part but unfortunately has expired. Read details...
I was approaching a red light going between 5-15mph when I heard a 1-2 second deep screeching noise from the passenger side of the vehicle. I had fully made my stop at the red light, and I noticed when accelerating to make a left turn the steering had become stiff like I was driving without power Read details...
My 2006 Nissan Maxima is shifting gears on its on as if there is a transmission problem. The steering wheel keeps shifting to one side the guys at the wheel alignment place told me it's the rack and pinion. They also informed me that the rack and pinion goes out very fast and the part is about 400$. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off, the push to start button was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to start. The immobilizer warning light illuminated. Read details...