Nissan Maxima Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift (1999)

1999

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Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift of Nissan Maxima has been in production in 1999.

1999 Nissan Maxima Engines list
- VQ30DE

Nissan Maxima Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift dimensions and specs

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Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift

Body style	Sedan
Engine options	VQ30DE, 3.0L V-6, 200 HP, 210 lb/ft
Length	187.70 in
Width	69.70 in
Height	55.70 in
Wheelbase	106.30 in
Curb weight	3012 - 3085 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	54.30 in
Rear hip room	55.90 in
Front Headroom	40.10 in
Rear Headroom	37.40 in
Front shoulder room	56.80 in
Rear shoulder room	56.20 in
Fuel tank capacity	18.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	21 - 22/27 - 28
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	7.2 - 7.85 sec
¼ mile time	15.7 - 16.35 sec

Nissan Maxima Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Maxima Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift production period from 1999 to 1999 drivers have reported 165 complaints. The most common problems are IGNITION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Model Year	Complaints
1999 Maxima	165

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

How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Maxima and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Maxima to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

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Coilovers

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Decals

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Nissan Maxima Fourth generation (A32) - Facelift (1999)

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How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Maxima and to make it look younger?

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