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Nissan Maxima recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Nissan Maxima, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 51
Total Complaints 8817
Years Covered 1982–2023

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Nissan Maxima, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Airbags

5 campaigns · Years: 1992–1993, 2001–2003, 2016–2017

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Brakes

5 campaigns · Years: 2016–2018

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 19V807000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  • 16V636000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  • 18V601000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Steering and suspension

4 campaigns · Years: 2001–2002, 2006–2007, 2009–2010

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 1 more notice in this theme

Other

3 campaigns · Years: 1993–1994, 2002, 2018–2019

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):

Visibility and lighting

3 campaigns · Years: 1985–1986, 2004, 2020

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

2 campaigns · Years: 1989–1994, 2016

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Seats and restraints

2 campaigns · Years: 2004–2006

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):

Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 1997–1998

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 02V171000 · Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Nissan Maxima in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2023 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring, Equipment:electrical:infotainment.
2022 0 6 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Exterior lighting:headlights, Structure:body.
2021 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Structure:body, Engine and engine cooling.
2020 1 32 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Electrical system.
2019 1 21 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Service brakes.
2018 2 40 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking.
2017 4 141 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Power train.
2016 8 221 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes.
2015 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Vehicle speed control.
2014 0 125 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Exterior lighting.
2013 0 70 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Exterior lighting.
2012 0 136 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Power train.
2011 0 137 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Electrical system.
2010 1 399 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Suspension.
2009 1 459 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Air bags.
2008 0 99 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Tires.
2007 1 169 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Air bags, Engine.
2006 2 733 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine.
2005 2 1152 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine.
2004 2 1725 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Power train, Tires:sidewall.
2003 3 249 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Air bags.
2002 6 278 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Exterior lighting:headlights, Vehicle speed control.
2001 3 225 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Electrical system.
2000 0 467 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Electrical system, Electrical system:ignition:module.
1999 0 215 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling.
1998 1 133 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, Air bags:frontal.
1997 1 123 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:wiring:front underhood.
1996 0 117 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags.
1995 0 195 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Seats, Air bags.
1994 2 128 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:automatic transmission.
1993 3 102 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Visibility:power window devices and controls, Power train:automatic transmission.
1992 2 140 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1991 1 99 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats:front assembly:recliner, Visibility:power window devices and controls, Fuel system, gasoline.
1990 1 138 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap.
1989 1 78 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap, Power train:automatic transmission.
1988 0 73 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1987 0 194 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline.
1986 1 74 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Electrical system:wiring:front underhood.
1985 1 64 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Electrical system:wiring:front underhood.
1984 0 40 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator.
1983 0 8 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan.
1982 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Air bags , Service brakes and Fuel system

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2020

  • Visibility: Glass, side/rear: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (20V570000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

2019

  • Back over prevention: Camera: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V654000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Addit

2018

  • Back over prevention: Camera: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V654000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Addit
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V807000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-

2017

  • Air bags: Occupant classification: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V244000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Mur
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V636000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intell
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (18V601000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V807000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-

2016

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V486000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including ce
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Caliper: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V733000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V193000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Contr
  • Air bags: Occupant classification: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V244000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Mur
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V636000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intell
  • Air bags: Occupant classification: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V911000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An inco
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (18V601000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V807000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-

2010

  • Suspension: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (09V358000) →
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    Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.

2009

  • Suspension: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (09V358000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.

2007

  • Steering: Anti-theft device: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V402000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with an 'intelligent key' fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "Theft protection." During an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition kn

2006

  • Seats: Power adjust: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V512000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V046000) →
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    Summary: On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.

2005

  • Child seat: Latch strap: Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V338000) →
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    Summary: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats
  • Seats: Power adjust: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V512000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.

2004

  • Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V326000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with skyview roofs, the glass for the roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process, resulting in temper imbalance.
  • Seats: Power adjust: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V512000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.

2003

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V455000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V287000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may ca
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (20V008000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles

2002

  • Power train: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V010000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system, the odometer in the subject vehicles registers distance in kilometers instead of miles as is specified in the design. The odometer does not have a label that indicates "kilometers" or "km" as required by fmvss no. 101, "Contro
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V043000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. If the driver applies overly excessive force to the accelerator pedal while at the same time pushing it to t
  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V146000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V455000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V287000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may ca
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (20V008000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles

2001

  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V146000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V287000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may ca
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (20V008000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles

1998

  • Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V171000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

1997

  • Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V171000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

1994

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V194000) →
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    Summary: The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V244000) →
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    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1993

  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V007000) →
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    Summary: In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V194000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V244000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1992

  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V007000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V244000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1991

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V244000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1990

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1989

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.

1986

  • Visibility: Windshield: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body. Consequence of defect: this lack of adhesive may cause the windshield to dismount in an accident, thus failing to comply with fmvss 212, windshield mounting and which

1985

  • Visibility: Windshield: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body. Consequence of defect: this lack of adhesive may cause the windshield to dismount in an accident, thus failing to comply with fmvss 212, windshield mounting and which

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