After hearing noises from the front of the car on road bumps during low speed cruising, I went to my mechanic. He put the Max up and showed me the front stabilizer links which were both incredibly loose... I mean they had no firmness left in them whatsoever. I replaced them for $50, but I'm concerned about why they both deteriorate so badly at the same time. Does this indicate another suspension problem, or is this fairly common?

 

Could this be the issue?

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2001-2002 Maxima Transverse Link Replacement

Applies to 2001 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1CA31A*1T113697 - 113815;
JN1CA31A*1T319553 - 320204;
JN1CA31D*1T632735 - 633104;
JN1CA31D*1T841199 - 843066.
Applies to 2002 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1DA31A*2T000011 - 002829;
JN1DA31A*2T300022 - 317004;
JN1DA31D*2T200011 - 207916;
JN1DA31D*2T400020 - 442089.

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 67,000.
Please review the disclaimer located at the bottom of this page for more instruction.

Reason for Recall
One of the parts of the front suspension on your vehicle which is called the transverse link may break where it is mounted to the frame. This may cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This may result in difficulty controlling the vehicle which, if ignored, could cause a crash.

What Nissan Will Do
In order to prevent this incident from occurring, your Nissan dealer will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. This free service should take about two hours to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule.

What You Should Do
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. If you notice a knocking sound from the front of your vehicle and/or abnormal steering, you should stop driving and contact your Nissan dealer to arrange to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for repair.

If the dealer fails, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Office, Nissan North America, Inc. at P.O. Box 191, Gardena, California 90248-0191. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261). If you reside in Hawaii, please call 1-808-836-0888.

You may also contact the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

 

This has nothing to do with 2001-2002 Maxima Transverse Link Replacement , I had the same problem on my 2001 maxima. I think it's just a crapy part... (:

 

do the cover it if u have modified suspension?

 

Since it's a recall, I think they probably would. But thats a different part than what I had replaced. Mine are the left and right stabilizer links. They look so insignificant... I cant believe they were $50

 

It's a common problem. Your mechanic replaced both for $50 or $50 each? If both for $50 that's a great price (even $50 each isn't bad).

 

I had the same problem last summer. Nissan replaced it under warranty. I think its a common problem. weird thing is when i got the car back the brake judder i had was totally gone...............

 

$50 was what the Nissan parts cost at wholesale price (at least $65 retail for the pair). The mechanic's a family friend so the parts price was pretty much all I had to pay. I can't imagine how upset I'd be paying any more than that for those two little twigs!