Ignition coil failure, defect and replacement.

- Midwest City, OK, USA

Mil light illuminated. Knock and spark failure trouble codes. Erratic idle and power surge at or about 2000 RPM. In some cases the idle has been erratic enough for the engine to stall. The problem is not consistent and is temperature dependent. Cold mornings (less than 50 degrees F) create the most problems. Sudden loss of power on acceleration has proven dangerous. Replaced ignition coil packs, six per car.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

I began having misfires on my 1999 Maxima in May 2005. Dealership stated that one of the ignition coils was going bad but would have to wait for the check engine light to come on before being able to tell which coil was malfunctioning. Less than two weeks later, the check engine light came on. I took my car to the dealership and the mechanic replaced the defective coil at a cost of around $250. Less than two months later, in July, another coil began malfunctioning (misfiring), the dealer replaced it for around $250. Now a third coil is misfiring.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

At about 30,000 my 1999 Maxima gle started to misfire randomly. I was told by a dealer that there was no test that could isolate a bad ignition coil and that all six coils would have to be replaced at a cost of about $900. I did nothing for a while, but when the problem became worse I contacted my local merchant tire dealer and asked if they could replace the coils with new coils bought be me from an auto parts dealer. Merchant tire agreed to make the replacement for $130. I purchased replacement coils from brightauto.com for a total cost of $364.63. The replacement coils are identified by Nissan at nissanhelp.com as 22448-31U11, rh coil (#89057915) and 22448-31U16, LH coil (#89057914). I have had no problem since the replacement.

- Columbia, MD, USA

1999 Nissan Maxima ignition coil failure. Engine check light and other lights came on. Coils are ~$100@ this is a very common problem with these cars and a recall should be issued. It has instead become a cash cow for Nissan dealers at `$1200 cost for each car repaired.

- Montclair, NJ, USA

I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima of which I am the original owner. The check engine light has been going on and off intermittently for the last year. I've taken the car to a number of service providers including a dealership and been told that the codes generated are not conclusive but, due to a known defect, the recommendation has been that I replace all of the ignition coils at a cost of nearly $1500. Seems to me if its a "known defect" that the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing this problem I understand it to be very wide spread.

- Lafayette, CA, USA

Ignition coil failure. Serveral problems with brake system and alignment/suspension. Have replace 2 coils so far, it was better for a while. Nissan needs to recall the ignition coils several problems.

- Katy, TX, USA

While driving engine light illuminated. Once it came on it stayed on. They replaced the crank sensor twice. However, consumer received a tsb regarding ignitiion coil. The service bullietin had already been out 11 months prior.

- Lorain, OH, USA

I need to replace the following for my 99 Nissan Maxima so far:- (1) 2 oxygen sensors. (2) 1 engine control module (3) 6 ignition coils and 1 condenser now, the traction control system is not working. My Maxima has only 52,000 miles. All these repairs right after 36,000 miles. Nissan should recall all these. However, I know NHTSA won't recall it because there is no injuries. Thank you very much.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

Consumer states vehilce failed to start because the computer chip in vehicle had de programmed. Contacted dealer. Reprogram chip, problem reaccured.

- Bronx, NY, USA