Major Problems with 1999 Nissan Maxima Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Nissan Maxima

1999 Nissan Maxima FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Nissan Maxima ENGINE Mileage: 91000 miles

1999 Nissan Maxima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mileage: 132300 miles

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Problems with IGNITION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Maxima owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition system immoblized when using proper coded nissan keys. car towed to dealer . keys recoded. a car that can't...	39 ~ 34288 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light illuminated. please provide additional information. *jb...	16 ~ 84813 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the computer chip keeps failing. this would cause everything - electric locks power windows and the wipers - not to...	16 ~ 95093 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states vehilce failed to start because the computer chip in vehicle had de programmed. contacted dealer. reprogram chip problem	10 ~ 51963 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had to replace one coil on my 99 maxima earlier this year. this past friday i had to replace	9 ~ 63231 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition system immobilized when using proper coded nissan keys. keys recoded problem still occurs later. nissan/factory rep knows max se...	8 ~ 29663 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER foul odor throughout car when standing or moving(rotten egg smell)...	8
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS no deployment of airbag during vehicle collision resulting injury (back). nlm...	7 ~ 26549 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS two sucessive air bag disconnect failures on a 1999 nissan maxima. on 3/29/03 at 36 834 miles the air bag...	5 ~ 30060 miles
AIR BAGS 9/02 - within a 90 mile drive:tachometer speedometer and temperature gauge shut off while i was driving at high speeds....	5 ~ 50961 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at cold startup engine oil light usually flashes and engine makes loud sound like it doesn't have oil pressure. this...	5 ~ 62361 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION consumer could get inside of vehicle with key but could not start vehicle through ignition switch. electronic devise would not	5 ~ 65372 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING possible exhaust system problems are resulting in the consumer smelling foul odor throughout the vehicle resulting in dizziness and headaches.	5 ~ 25000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the recalls & technical service bulletins web site lists tsb # ntb9811a for a "throttle shock" "hesitation" in the automatic...	5 ~ 50000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i need to replace the following for my 99 nissan maxima so far:- (1) 2 oxygen sensors. (2) 1 engine...	4 ~ 32250 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. the gas mileage for the vehicle is very poor.*ak...	4 ~ 85250 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1999 nissan maxima - jn1ca21a 3xm300571 this complaint is in reference to nissan's recall of 97/98 maximas. the recall was...	3 ~ 58333 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving and and making any stop or turn vehicle would stall/cut off *ak causing consumer to be in the	3 ~ 18333 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wiring in the head lights had to be repeatedly changed due to melting. *jb...	3 ~ 20000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the contact...	2 ~ 65000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM after filling gas to the full tank car was parked inside the garage. soon garage smelled like a gas spill/leak....	2 ~ 73500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE excessive rusting to the radiator support component. while regular oil change time a mechanics noticed the excessive rusting of a...	2 ~ 73500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan maxima. the vehicle has sumitomo size 21555hr16 tires. the contact stated that the two...	2 ~ 71211 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator is leaking. a/c is not working at all. timing belt is about to go out. *jb...	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after purchasing the vehicle the brakes squealed. consumer took vehicle to the dealer and the dealer performed a factory inspection....	2 ~ 75500 miles
SEAT BELTS i have had my 1999 maxima for 4 months have found problems swaying or drifting suspention while driving hesitation in...	2 ~ 62500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES complete tire tread cam off while driving 55 mph on the highway. *ak (dot number: m6b2 tiresize: p215/55r16)...	2
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC one thing fixed another breaks. story of nissan. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer states burning type smell from engine or clutch area and vehicle lacks power. dealer removed transmission and found clutch...	2
TIRES on may 2000 we noticed that one of the front tires had a tare in the sidewall area. we went...	2 ~ 71211 miles
SUSPENSION when vehicle reaches 35 mph and up it begins to weave all over the road and problem could not be	2 ~ 30000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the first complaint is with my car pulling to the left since i got it. i brought it back to...	2 ~ 27000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am a nissan technician and i have become concerned with the amount of fourth generation (1995-1999) maximas i have...	1 ~ 80000 miles
EQUIPMENT i bought a nissan maxima 1999 for my daughter only to find out that she got in her car one...	1 ~ 200000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i bought a nissan maxima 1999 for my daughter only to find out that she got in her car one...	1 ~ 200000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have had numerous problems with the engine misfiring due to the coil packs that sit on the cylinders. i...	1 ~ 101000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 1999 nissan maxima 5-spd with 142k miles. generally the car is a treat to drive and i...	1 ~ 142000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my 1999 nissan maxima se had one coil replaced in 2003. this year i replaced the alternator as well. my...	1
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 1999 nissan maxima will display service engine soon light and cannot be reset. i have replaced the ignition coils...	1 ~ 74878 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM anyone can spend just a moment of time on the internet and find that nissan maximas from 1999 to 2003...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a potentially deadly problem with my 133 000-mile 1999 nissan maxima. it might be related to the crank...	1 ~ 132300 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i have a potentially deadly problem with my 133 000-mile 1999 nissan maxima. it might be related to the crank...	1 ~ 132300 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a potentially deadly problem with my 133 000-mile 1999 nissan maxima. it might be related to the crank...	1 ~ 132300 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while driving 3 mph the vehicle hesitated bucked and nearly stalled. this was accompanied by vibration...	1 ~ 16747 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY several times as i have been driving down the road the power locks (on every door) in my car suddenly...	1 ~ 43000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES several times as i have been driving down the road the power locks (on every door) in my car suddenly...	1 ~ 43000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT there was a knocking noise coming from the front coil springs. please provide more information. *jb...	1 ~ 82000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL i own a 1999 nissan maxima. the airbag light started to flash for no apparent reason. vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 65000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving over a bumpy road the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear end. please provide more	1 ~ 71000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i need to replace the following for my 99 nissan maxima so far:- (1) 2 oxygen sensors. (2) 1 engine...	1 ~ 38000 miles
RETRACTOR > CHILD SEAT i have had my 1999 maxima for 4 months have found problems swaying or drifting suspention while driving hesitation in...	1 ~ 54000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT recently one ignition coil failed. my nissan dealer told me that since one failed all of them would need to...	1 ~ 70000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9/02 - within a 90 mile drive:tachometer speedometer and temperature gauge shut off while i was driving at high speeds....	1 ~ 95804 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the power steering hose that goes deep inside the bottom center front part of the car. cant see only see...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS center seat belt in rear didn't secure the car seat. consumer has callled the manufacturer & would like to get	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when traveling on the highway at 60 mph an accident ocurred and there was a crash. during this occurrence driver's...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying brakes to come to a stop vehicle will surge forward. engine revs and rpm's go up all the...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC possible exhaust system problems are resulting in the consumer smelling foul odor throughout the vehicle resulting in dizziness and headaches.	1
CHILD SEAT i hope my report will not be ignored because it doesn't have an accident or death. after going to my...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when making a right hand turn consumer will inadvertently hit the trunk release push button on driver's side door causing	1

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