1996 NISSAN MAXIMA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
3 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE MAIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
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IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THE NISSAN USED PLASTIC SPROCKETS IN THE TIMING CHAIN AND THEY ARE FAILING. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS SINCE CHANGED THE PRODUCTION FROM USING PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC SPROCKETS BREAK WHICH CAN THEN CAUSE MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. TO HAVE THE TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM REPAIRS WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $2K BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER CHOOSE TO EXPERIEMTN WITH USING PLASTIC IN THE ENGINE.*AK
Other 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint