This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Just found out that we should replace all 6 coils in our 1999 Maxima. Nissan was aware of this problem and decided to rip us off even more (since the car is falling apart in eveyway possible) by only offering replacement coils - which are better instead of a recall. It wasn't until I had the coil problem that I learned that it was a problem in all Nissan '99 Maximas. It is costing me over $700!
In June of 2003, my check engine light came on. After paying for the expensive computer diagnosis I was told that one of the ignition coils was bad. However they could not tell which one and I would need to replace all of them eventually. Since it was so expensive my mechanic said we could start by replacing one at a time that worked fine up until now. Recently my car has stalled in traffic. I don't understand why if so many people are experiencing the same problems, why a recall is not being done at Nissan's expense. I wish I would have found this website before I purchased my Maxima. I will think twice before buying another Nissan.
Vehicle unexpectedly started to run rough, misfired repeatedly, and experienced episodes of near stalling, while driving at highway speeds. The service engine soon light illuminated and vehicle continued to operate under a severe loss of power before being able to safely pull the vehicle off the highway. Dealer determined fault code P1320 was stored and all six ignition coils were faulty and needed to be replaced. Technical service bulletin (tsb #01-060) was issued by Nissan in September 2001, which outlines the ignition coil problem. The dealer refused to cover the repair under manufacturerS warranty or extend any goodwill when the technical service bulletin was brought to their attention. This is a critical product defect which could result in a serious accident, injuries, and even death, should the engine stall while driving vehicle. A serious investigation should be initiated by NHTSA demanding Nissan to immediately announce a recall to all vehicles concerned.
Vehicle failed to start after repeated attempts. When vehicle started, the "service engine soon" light was illuminated. Engine was misfiring. Dealer ran diagnostic test and retrieved fault code P1320 from the ECU. Was informed that all six ignition coils were defective and need to be replaced. Nissan issued a technical service bulletin (tsb #01-060) in September, 2001, which addresses the problem involving the ignition coils. Dealer refused to cover repair under manufacturer's warranty or goodwill program. This is an obvious manufacturing defect which could result in the engine stalling while being driven, potentially causing an accident and injuries. I request that the NHTSA launch an investigation and order Nissan to recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective ignition coils, free-of-charge.
Engine coils - I recently discovered that I have an engine coil problem in my 99 Nissan Maxima. I found this very disturbing considering when I purchased this car it was one of the leaders when it came to engine performance. What I found even more disturbing was when the dealer informed me that they usually go out around this time, which does not seem to be normal to me. Especially given the amount of replacement costs. I spent some time on the internet and discovered this is a reoccuring problem and there is even a petition for it. This makes me rethink my choice of purchasing a Nissan for reliability. Especially, given that Nissan is not standing by their product and ensuring this problem is rectified for the customer at no additional costs. I am a loyal Nissan customer and have gotten several individuals to purchase Nissan's however this experience is changing my outlook completely. In closing, I would like to mention that when I looked for recall information on Nissan's website it was surprising to see the comments "we're our own toughest critics", if this is true why aren't the number of people experiencing my problem being taken care of, why are engine coils a reoccurring issues that the consumer have to bear the expense for? I will be escalating this matter, but wanted to lodge a complaint here as well. I do not think that a human life should be sacrificed in order to catch the eye of a manufacturer when it comes to vehicle performance.
I am experiencing an ignition coil misfire. The technician, not Nissan, indicates Nissan has been having problems with this and from reading complaints, I see there are some listed. While I realize this is not a safety issue, it is an issue for me personally because the problem is not caused by me but is rather a Nissan manufacturing problems and should be recalled and paid for by Nissan. I have been very pleased with my Maxima and would like to stay with Nissan but if they are not going to acknowledge the problem and fix it, I don't believe I'll stay with Nissan when I trade vehicles.
Recently, one ignition coil failed. My Nissan dealer told me that since one failed, all of them would need to be replaced because they would probably all fail soon after the first one failed. If dealers can't keep replacement ignition coils in stock because so many of them are failing on the Maxima, then shouldn't it be a recall. It cost me over $800 to have them replaced. Also, if I press the unlock button too many times on my wireless key remote, the windows roll down partially. Does anyone else think that's an odd and annoying thing that shouldn't be happening. Hello, recall!
Defective ignition coils. When I bought my 99 Maxima the dealer supposedly "fixed" the problem. By not even a week after I had the car the service engine light went on. Took it back to the dealer, they said they could not find the problem and reset the computer. This went on about 3-4 times until the warranty was up, then they found that the #6 ignition coil was bad. After that was replaced, a month did not go by before the service engine light went on again. This time the #4 ignition coil was bad. After getting that one replaced, literally not even 5 hrs went by before the light went on again...I have not taken the car back to the dealer yet. But something needs to be done about this problem...I spend over $200 each time I have to fix this problem.
I was experiencing a rough idle and rough engine running, feeling as though the car would cut off at any moment. The dealer tested my car and determined that the ignition coils were bad. They had to replace all 6 at $100+ each because they had no way to tell which of the 6 were bad. It is unlikely that all 6 were bad because the car would still start and run, only having problems intermittently. I find it appalling that I was forced to pay for 6 parts plus labor without being able to determine if all of the parts truly needed replacing.
I took car to Nissan dealership after no. 2 coil was bad and they wanted to replace all of the coil packs, rather expensive. I got a second opinion, and they replced the bad one only. A month later, no. 4 went bad while driving in traffic. When the part came in for this one, it was a different part number. Something is fishy here. There needs to be a recall. The private repair company told me there appears to be a massive problem getting parts, yet no recall?
Took car to dealer because of rough running engine. Dealer says 4 ignition coils need to be replaced but they did not have in stock. When I called several other dealers to check for parts, I was told they can't keep ignition coils in stock because everyone with a 1999 Maxima needs them. I asked if there was a recall and they said no. If everyone needs them, then I think it is faulty equipment and should be a recallable item. Thank you.
Ignition system immoblized when using proper coded Nissan keys. Car towed to dealer. Keys recoded. A car that can't be depended upon is a safety hazard. I want system rewired and deleted from car. Others are having the same problem. When will it happen again" what if it's late at night and no phone available" I have a bad heart. This could kill me. I am told only a Nissan dealer can repair this. My favorite garage can't. called Nissan to complain four times. Talked to four differant people. Got four differant stories. Please make these people rewire this car so it can never possibly happen again. They know this problem exist but only offer verbal reassurance which is not satisfactory.
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