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I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima and have 145,000 miles on it. Ignition coil has gone bad and Nissan wants to charge me 1200 dollars to replace. It seems I have read this as a problem in alot of Maxima's. considering recalling this issue in older Maximas?
I had several problems with al 6 ignition coils of my 1999 Nissan Maxima that I no longer have. I have written numerous complaints on an issue that should have been a recall.
My 1999 Nissan Maxima will display service engine soon light and cannot be reset. I have replaced the ignition coils and spark plugs plus the air temp sensor. This code P1320 is always on and there seems to be many other Nissan owners with this problem.
Prior to getting my 1999 Nissan Maxima inspected, the 'service engine soon' light turned on and I eventually found out that the light is on because a few of my ignition coils are no longer working. Unfortunately, this will be about a $1500 repair (because I was told that I need to replace all of the coils because they can't detect which ones are out) and I am a college student who doesn't make much more than twice that in a year. I was researching online to see if there were any cheaper ignition coils I could purchase, and came to find out that there are so many people with this exact same problem that a petition has been created with over 3,000 signatures(here is the petition: www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?nis_ign&851). I am going to contact my local Nissan dealership tomorrow (as I was busy getting estimates from other mechanics ever since I found out about my failed ignition coils until today when I learned that many others with '99-'03 Nissan Maxima's had this same problem) and hopefully something will be done, but more than anything I believe that they should do what's morally right and issue a recall.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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Anyone can spend just a moment of time on the internet and find that Nissan Maximas from 1999 to 2003, perhaps a lengthier time period, mine is a 1999. Have major problems with ignition coils and starters. Yet no recall has ever been issued! I have seen hundreds of consumer websites of people reporting these problems with coils and starters. I just had to replace starter and coils. Some people report replacing them every 10,000 - 20,000 miles!!! this is a pricey repair at about $1000 to $1500 per event! please urge Nissan to recall these defective parts and refund those who have had to pay for this service.
1999 Nissan Maxima. Service engine light goes on. Fault code indicates engine misfire. Several coils have been replaced but they now intermittently fail on cylinder 4 and 6.
I am looking at $1400 to replace 6 ignition coils, this is preposterous, this is a known problem that should have been corrected. My car has less that 60,000 miles on it, and I have babied it and made sure only the best has been used on it. There are thousands of people complaining about this, and the problem remains. I am finishing this and writing a letter to my congressman and senators. I bought this car on Nissan's reputation and knowing that they allow this to exist, I will never buy another Nissan, period.
1999 Nissan Maxima has been idling rough, and check engine light on, took to mechanic for diagnostic. Needs one ignition coil and knock sensor replaced. From research this is an apparent common problem in this car.
: the contact stated while driving 3 mph, the vehicle hesitated, bucked, and nearly stalled. This was accompanied by vibration in the entire vehicle. Several months later, the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the ignition coil was not functional and that the calipers on both rear brakes had locked up on the wheel. There were no repairs made on the calipers.
All coils had to be replaced. It seems like a very high number of Maximas produced in 1999 had this problem. Mine started occurring at 39000 miles. Dealer refused to cover repair cost that (including parts) was quoted at $1200.
Could get inside of vehicle with key, but could not start vehicle through ignition switch. Electronic devise would not read key, and computer had lost the combination. Dealer reprogrammed the key.
: the contact stated that the vehicle was misfiring. The dealership determined that the six ignition coils were defective and were replaced with new ignition coils. The vehicle began misfiring, 3000 miles after the first repair and the check engine light illuminated on the dash. Updated 9/18/2006 -
All 6 ignition coils required replacement at 70,000 miles on '99 Nissan Maxima due to poor engine performance and ses light. There is an online petition at www.petitiononline.com/nis_ign/ with over 2300 complaints for this exact problem on '99-'03 cars each costing the consumer between $500 and $1500 dollars for these Nissan Maxima series (most not covered under general warranty). In addition, the Consumer Affairs department at Nissan is unresponsive to consumer complaints. A similar problem was found and rectified by Volkswagen and Audi of America, Inc. For a general recall related to failed ignition coils. www.theautochannel.com/news/2003/02/04/154251.html
My vehicle, a 1999 Nissan Maxima was experiencing a severe engine misfire condition. I took it to a mechanic and was informed that the ignition coils were defective and would need to be replaced. I was told that the dealer just happened to have plenty in stock as this was a common part failure with this model. I ordered the new and improved parts with a total price of around $ $500. I am amazed at what a widespread problem this is with the ignition coils and yet Nissan has accepted no responsibility for this defective part. I like Nissan but I'm afraid if they don't step up to the plate I will be looking at a Honda for my next car purchase.
1999 Maxima 72000 miles. Engine began running rough. Paid for a $65 diagnostic and mechanic recommended replacing the coils. Had to replace all six ignition coils. $1000 for sealer repair. I did the repair myself for $390 in parts and 3 hours of time.
The "check engine soon" light came on. I took it to a service station and they ran a diagnostic test and said it's misfiring. They recommended replacing all six ignition coils @ ~ $150 each and said that this is a common problem with Nissan Maxima's.
In my 1999 Nissan Maxima I have had to have 2 ignition coils replaced. I have later found out that many many other Maxima owners are having the same problem with their 99 Maximas. When I called Nissan they told me that there were not enough complaints to issue a recall at this time.
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- Mobile, AL, USA