Wiring Problems of Nissan Maxima

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The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the wiring underneath the driver's seat caught fire. The fire department was not contacted. An auto technician extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The independent mechanic stated that a wire burned through, which likely caused the fire. The contact was unsure of what repairs were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 05v512000 (seats). The contact spoke with tim dahle Nissan (4528 state st, murray, ut 84107) who stated that they could not assist and advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they were not liable since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

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Steering wheel lock system works with fab turning on vehicle disengaged and the wiring was determined to be the culprit and without the repair of $950 the car will not turn on. The vehicle was running just fine 1 hour prior to locking me out and causing many of hours with aaa diagnostics, then towing to 2 separate locations and I asked the dealer if this is a routine issue it seems extreme and a manufacturing defect that could have caused serious injury or death resulting if it happened when on the road and not in my garage to quote their response was no it wouldn't of done it while driving but it could of deserted you in a location other than your home causing you even further inconvenience. The vehicle is only 5 years old, I maintain it by operators manual, I cannot explain how upsetting it is to have a vehicle with the "auto theft" selling point be a faulty manufacturing of the ability for owners to start their vehicle. The random stop working is very concerning because the steering wheel cannot move. Its definitely a vehicle that should be recalled for this situation.

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We bought our Maxima brandnew in July of 2009. Loved everything about until this past June of 2012. Our first problem was some clitching electrical wiring. The outside mirrors wouldn't move up and down when we put the car in reverse. This would happen off and on while we took our trip out of town in June. After we came back my husband made a appointment to get it checked out, but because the outside mirrors were working again we just let it be and didn't follow up with the Nissan service department. In July of 2012 I was sitting in my parked car when I was ready to leave, I started my car only to hear this awful sort of grinding noise. I had a tow company come to tell that my battery was "dead". Which I was surprised, because my car is just 3 years old and I only had 24577 miles on it. The towing company charged my battery for me to make it across the street to autozone, where I got a new battery. I remember the last time when I brought in the car for service, the lady was telling me that I needed to drive my car more often due to the battery being "low". Which I thought was strange, I mean how inconvenient is that to have to drive you're car every day, because if you don't the battery just "dies" on you?! my last incident with my car happened this past Monday 09/17/2012 when I turn my car off, suddenly I hear again this awful grinding noise coming from the panel. Come to find out after I called the Nissan dealer that it was the steering column and that the motor need to be replaced and this is happening 2 months after my warranty ran out! I called Nissan dealer, they told me to bring it in. Seeing my car is 3 years old. . To me it should be a recall factory issue! and I shouldn't have to pay for it! they say this is a common problem? I don't think so! Nissan need to make this steering column a recall issue! because it is a dangerous defect.

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The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Maxima se. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle lost power as the engine started to smoke. The vehicle coasted to a complete stop but was restarted later and then taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring issue and the dealer had previously made repairs to the idle air control valve and the wiring for the idle control valve, to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired and the failure persisted. The current and failure mileage was 73,000.

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2001 Nissan Maxima exhibiting difficulty starting 3-4 times, then dying at idle. Then it would start, but die when put in gear. We had it towed to dealer - they say "bad engine mounts" caused the wiring harness to short out, destroying it, the ecm, and the iac valve. They quote 3875 to repair, and say that sometimes when this happens the air fuel meter needs replacing too. From reading other reports, I doubt the "bad engine mounts" story. This sounds like an issue that has happened identically on this make/model year. We also have unexplained abs and traction control warning lights, that came on simultaneously a few months ago along with the check engine light. They replaced the air fuel meter which fixed the engine light. I suspect the harness was deteriorated then, caused the afm to fail and the phony warning lights, and now it has deteriorated further. Car has been well maintained, serviced regularly, dealer said nothing about engine mounts when in for the afm replacement a few months ago. We did not have a fire, and when the car died in traffic we got the police there quickly to control traffic, but only after several near rear-end collisions. As a known issue with risk of fire or accident, this should be escalated.

Nissan of middletown replaced drive belts, air filter, & changed oil 12/1/08. (I requested the original drive belts to show my husband as I never recalled having this service done on any of the cars I owned at such low mileage. ) on 12/5/08, my 2006 Nissan Maxima (approx. 37,900 mi) just stopped on a two lane highway. I was pushed off the highway, opened the hood, checked the belts (which were fine) & noticed fresh battery acid spewing from the battery. Towed to mechanic in town who had the car for 10 days in which time he changed the battery and said the battery wiring harness had been damaged but still thinks it is something else as the car would start but wouldn't run. Car was towed back to middletown Nissan and they immediately found the problem - the mass air sensor was bad. They replaced the sensor 12/15/08 and told me that these things go bad. I contacted Nissan headquarters and stated my concern that this happened after the maintenance work had just been done. After review, Nissan repaid me $426. 25 for the sensor. I continue to have concern that not only must I now replace the battery wiring harness at a great cost which the local mechanic estimated the part at $700 plus labor, but also when I stated that my car just stopped, without warning--no service lights, nothing (what if I were on the thruway doing 65 mph and lost power - engine, steering, everything -- with no warning-- I'd probably be dead along with any passengers) Nissan's headquarters verbally reported to me over the phone that a car is mechanical and these things can happen. Well, I'm not satisfied with this response. I still question what happened to my basically brand new car when Nissan middletown did the maintenance work on it. I would appreciate your opinion on the mechanics and the safety of this vehicle. Thank you for your time and assistance.

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On March 5, 2008, the idle air control went out on this vehicle. The part was replaced with a genuine part from Nissan. Within 30 days of replacing the part, the electronic motor mount wiring shorted out, which caused the new part to burn, as well as the computer. The car was taken to the Nissan dealership, in which they were aware of this problem and failed to do something about it. I was told that this has happened to several other customers and there is nothing that could be done about it. Everytime this part burns out, it will cost $2000. 00 dollars to replace the part and you will still have problems with the vehicle. I feel the Nissan dealership is concealing a problem that could have been recalled and some resolution to this problem could have been found. The consumers are being deceived by not being informed of this problem before they purchase the 2000 series of Nissan Maxima.

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My 1999 Nissan Maxima se had one coil replaced in 2003. This year I replaced the alternator as well. My airbag light flashes constantly and my clock goes in and out of service. My service engine soon light came on and the car runs very rough. When idling it sounds like a choking piece of crap and on the hills the light flashes. I was told I had a bad coil again and took it for a diagnostic that said multiple misfire and replace all six coils. I have read complaint after complaint about coils. When I bought my Maxima new I thought I was buying a car that was reliable but I am hearing that coil replacement is the rule not the exception. I also have rear brake noise. . . . Since year three of owning the car. I have replaced two sets of brake pads as well.

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The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima gle. When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle will completely shut off and not restart. The incident occurred twice and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic on both occasions. The first time the battery was replaced and the second time the cause of failure was determined to be the crank position sensor. The contact is experiencing the same failure as noted in recall # 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 54,550. The consumer stated Nissan did not find the cause of the problem, when the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer he determined the cause was a fluctuating voltage given out by the alternator and a worn wire harness which could of shorted the system. Upon the repair of the defects, there is no further investigation needed. Updated 07/18/07.

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My 2000 Nissan Maxima constantly knocks and pings when I try to accelerate on the highway or up a hill causing a dangerous condition on a entrance ramp or when attempting to pass. I have been told by Nissan dealers that the ignition coils need to be replaced (for $1000) and there is a technical service bulletin issue by the NHTSA to do so. I consider this a dangerous situation that Nissan should be responsible for and I would like to see a recall to cover the cost of this defeat.

The contact owns a 2000 Maxima gle that experienced a failure on the right passenger side headlight. The contact purchased a new bulb for the light. Upon installation of the new light bulb it was discovered that the bulbs plug was fused and burned in that particular headlight. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who noted the bulb could not be replaced because the bulb were connected to an electrical wiring harness that was connected to lighting within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer has not been contacted at this point. Updated 11/29/2005. The consumer is concerned that this is a potential fire/safety hazard.

Cylinder misfire- problems with the electrical system. Car unable to be driven due to potential safety issues. Replaced 6 coils, replaced egi wiring harness, replaced air filter, throttle body service, replaced battery. Over $3,000. 00 worth of repairs.

I drive a well maintained 2000 Nissan Maxima se that is regularly serviced. I took the car to the shop at 100,000 due to "service engine soon" light. The diagnosis was to replace all 6 ignition coils - because 1 was likely bad, they couldn't tell which one, and that once one goes the others follow suit. They wanted $1400. I believe this is a manufacturers defect and should be recalled, but Nissan refuses to recall this part. Hundreds and hundreds of 2000 Maxima owners are having the same problem with these ignition coils. It makes me wronder about Nissan these days.

This is a mileage issue. I bought on July 8, 2005 from empire Nissan, ontario, CA a 2003 350-z vehicle that a an odometer reading of 11684. On July 11, my insurance agent checked on line with carfax on the history of this car. Per carfax report, mileage as of Dec. 15, 2003 was 12,243 and as of March 2, 2004, it was 12, 244. Upon carfax advice, we can either notify your office or the California dept of motor vehicle. Dmv advised us to bring it to the dealer's attention because their records only show 1 registration upon the purchase of the first original buyer. Then, the mileage was 8 miles. It has not been smogged nor re-registered. I have brought the matter to empire Nissan on the evening of July 13, 2005. I was asked to wait and they said they will research the matter & call me on July 14, 2005. I got a call and am going there in the evening. I was told by other dealers that I have the right to return the car & be reimbursed for everything. Please help me. What is the right recourse for this case?.

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The truck was parked and caught on fire. The fire was coming from the engine compartment. Driver was able to extinguish the fire. No injuries reported. Driver contacted the dealer for an appointment.

2000 Nissan Maximas front engine mount froze and burnt up the computer as a result of the defect in the part. The dealer stated this has happen to multiple Maximas and there is no way to prevent it from happening. The cost of repair was $1500 for due to a damaged computer. Horrible electrical burning smell in the cabin that could have caused a fire.

I bought this car in oct 1998. After my 60,000 mile service at the dealer (rte. 22 Nissan, hillside, NJ) in Dec 2003, I noticed that the engine stuttered when I put the gear in reverse. The rpm meter oscillated between 0 and 1000 continuously before stabilizing. I told the dealer about this and during my regular service, the dealer inspected and told me that there was an idling problem and that he would try to do something about it. The car appeared to be fine for the next few days but then started stuttering again while taking a reverse. This problem used to happen only occassionally and and so I could live with it. Meanwhile I moved over to California, and it was also time for my next service (66,000). I asked the dealer (magnussen Nissan, fremont, CA) to have diagnose the problem since it had stopped once or twice before at a traffic light and after being $118 poorer, I was told that the engine wiring harness needs to be replaced at a cost of $2,700 and that one in 50 Nissan cars had this problem. The unfortunate part of the diagnosis was that the vehicle was returned in a worse condition than before. Now the check engine light was always lit up and the vehicle started stopping whenever the car came to a halt (stop signs, turns and traffic lights) and on some occassions narrowly escaping someone from rear-ending my car at stop signs. My car is now in a non-drivable state for the fear of it stalling anytime on the roads and getting hit by another vehicle. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs and finally got to speak to a supervisor and was told that since my car was outside of the warranty period (3 yrs/36,000), they could not assist me with fixing the car. The real problem with the quality of the part that Nissan has provided my car with. The wiring harness is not a moving part and is not something that anybody has access to and its not acceptable to have a $2,800 service pending after 5 yrs of purchase for a non-moving part.

While driving the check engine light came on. Dealership indicated that this occurred because the electronic coils malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. Six coils were replaced. This was a common failure with these vehicles.

Electronic motor mount wiring shorted out,causing two computers to catch on fire. Dealer notified.

I own a 2000 Nissan Maxima. Since the purchase in 2000 we have had several problems with the electrical. Blown fuses, ignition coils replaced, etc. When my power windows stopped working, then my door locks, then my lights I decided to take it to an independant mechanic. Under the driver's seat there are 3 motors, all with wiring. The wiring was run in such a way that wires had been rubbed & pressed against metal partsf of the vehicle, leaving bare wires exposed. So, when you would sit on the seat the wires would touch metal and short out. I feel fortunate that I was not a victim of a fire beneath the seat which I believe would have been the ultimate outcome. I think this should be checked out to see if it is a common problem with this year and make of vehicle. 2000 Nissan Maxima se. Thank you.

The car stalls out and problems with restarting the engine. The Nissan dealer said it is due to a wiring harness problem and would cost $1600. 00 for the harness and $700. 00 for installation. I believe that a wiring harness is not something that should need to be replaced unless there were an inherent problem with the harness. Please advise. Thank you.

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Consumer turned off engine and noticed smoke, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the wire on the electronic motor mount wiring caught on fire and burned.

Diagnose from Nissan elmwood for $39. 22 states: " a ck fog lamp burnt by ignition wiring whoever installed alarm system in vehicle tapped into harness near ignition and left wires bare and after time these wires touch and burnt. Bring vehicle back to whoever installed alarm system into vehicle for repairs!!!". I brought my car to Nissan route 22 were I had alarm installed. They want to charge me for diagnoses and perhaps repairs then. I bought new car from Nissan dealer, did all repairs and maintenance with Nissan. Demage wasn't caused by me. Driving with danger of another short and perhaps fire. Did diagnose with independent mechanic shop who states: "Nissan ignition side is not secure, it is completely open and my wires are already melted which he doesn't warranty my safty. " I woul like to fax copies of those statments. I had called Nissan hot line. I had called gm from Nissan route 22 who never returned my call and left me with this situation. Car may go on fire at any time.

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Smoke noticed from underhood while vehicle parked in garage. Fire inside alternator-put out with fire extinguisher.

The wiring in the head lights, had to be repeatedly changed due to melting.