1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
CAR HAD JUST BEEN SHUT OFF FROM RUNNING TO STORE I RAN INSIDE MY HOUSE REAL QUICK CAME BACK OUT TO LEAVE AGAIN BUT CAR DIDN'T START. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. SMELLED LIKE ELECTRICAL PARTS WERE BURNING SO I OPENED HOOD TO NOTICE FIRE COMING FROM ALTERNATOR. I USED MY SHIRT TO PUT OUT AND DURING INSPECTION OF DAMAGE FOUND THE FIRE BURNED WIRE HARNESSES AND PART OF VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY WHERE OIL CAP IS LOCATED. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL OEM PART AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 118,000 ORIGINAL MILES. FOUND THAT A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE YEARS PRIOR FOR SAME ISSUE BUT DEALER STATED THEY WOULD NOT DO NOTHING DUE TO NO RECALL. ALTERNATOR S DON'T JUST CATCH FIRE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, THE KNOCK SENSOR AND THE COILS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE KNOCK SENSOR, SOLENOID CONTROL AND THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. MA 08/13/15 UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN
Other 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignition
39 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint