NHTSA Complaint #10467032 — 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10467032
Vehicle	2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 23, 2012
Date Filed	July 23, 2012
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

MY VEHICLE, AS WITH MANY NISSAN MAXIMA'S FROM 2000 TO 2003, IS AFFECTED BY A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. THE PART IS EXTREMELY PRONE TO RUSTING AND DECAYING WHILE THE SURROUNDING PARTS REMAIN INTACT. THE PART ON MY CAR HAS DEVELOPED HOLES AND CHUNKS ARE CONSTANTLY FALLING OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

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