Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
08-04-2003, 08:11 PM
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Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
08-05-2003, 06:24 AM
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Originally posted by ch13f
So.... the brakes just locked up randomly without you pusing down on the pedal? Or are you saying that the ABS didn't work?
So.... the brakes just locked up randomly without you pusing down on the pedal? Or are you saying that the ABS didn't work?
I was slowing down to stop at a red light, my cars electronic started to flicker on and off and my abs brakes locked up. This happened to me before where my car cut off on me last month.
08-05-2003, 01:42 PM
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My brakes locked up on me when I pressed on the brake pedal to slow down to a red light, that's when my abs light came on and all the electrical lights started to flicker on and off, locking up my brakes, throwing me into the curb.
08-05-2003, 02:21 PM
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Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
Originally posted by SzymonK
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
08-05-2003, 03:02 PM
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Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
Originally posted by SzymonK
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
how many miles do you have 2004 maxima
what model is it se or sl?
have you taken the for service
do have paper work on all your problems from nisan service
what do uou live in
thank you paul
08-05-2003, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by SzymonK
I was slowing down to stop at a red light, my cars electronic started to flicker on and off and my abs brakes locked up. This happened to me before where my car cut off on me last month.
I was slowing down to stop at a red light, my cars electronic started to flicker on and off and my abs brakes locked up. This happened to me before where my car cut off on me last month.
If you can afford it, I wouldn't let anyone touch it before you engage an attorney. I sure as hell wouldn't be contacting anyone at Nissan on my own.
08-06-2003, 01:44 PM
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Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
Originally posted by SzymonK
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
I have had nothing but problems with my 2004 Maxima. I purchased it from Carmax in April of this year, and experienced nothing but problems that the Nissan and Carmax dealership gave me problems with. It Started with the exhaust pipes being misaligned, my vents wouldn't open and close, my buttons on the radio wouldn't work, then my automatic **** became loose, and my radio sounded like the speakers were blown in the back, finally my car started to cut off on me. Just last week I was driving and my car cut off on me again, locking up my breaks causing me to skid into the curb, ripping my wheel and lower control arm off. Nissan sent their investigator to inspect my car, of course, he said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car, go figure. I'm about to start a Law Suit (maybe class Action)is any one going through any of these same problems?szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com
08-06-2003, 02:20 PM
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Sounds like you did not read your owner's manual. The address for the corporate moderation board is in there. Was the vehicle used or new? What are your state's lemon laws like? If corp does not resolve to your satisfaction and the car was NEW then contact the Atty General's office.
Good luck!
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Good luck!
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08-06-2003, 06:52 PM
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Re: Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
Originally posted by mattman2003
how many miles do you have 2004 maxima
what model is it se or sl?
have you taken the for service
do have paper work on all your problems from nisan service
what do uou live in
thank you paul
how many miles do you have 2004 maxima
what model is it se or sl?
have you taken the for service
do have paper work on all your problems from nisan service
what do uou live in
thank you paul
Paul, My SE 2004 Maxima has about 5100 Miles on it. It's been in service about 9 times already, and I do have all the paperwork. I live in Atlanta Georgia. Do you have any suggestions for me?
08-06-2003, 06:57 PM
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Re: Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
Originally posted by specv
what did they do for the missalighned exhaust???
what did they do for the missalighned exhaust???
The did a horrible job trying to bend the left exhaust back in to it's original form. You can still see a difference in height.
08-07-2003, 12:37 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Faulty Brakes caused me to wreck my 2004
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The did a horrible job trying to bend the left exhaust back in to it's original form. You can still see a difference in height.
The did a horrible job trying to bend the left exhaust back in to it's original form. You can still see a difference in height.
08-07-2003, 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by specv
so is it worth it trying to have them fix it??? or just leave it alone
so is it worth it trying to have them fix it??? or just leave it alone
I would, because it is very noticable. And once I noticed it on my car, every time I walked behind it, I saw a difference.
08-07-2003, 08:08 PM
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specv - The two posters who had their tailpipes realigned (was several months ago, and I don't remember their IDs) said the dealer had to adjust the MUFFLERS, not the tailpipes, in order to straighten the tailpipes correctly.
szymonk - the 'speaker rattle' has been reported many times, and several who got it fixed said it turned out to be a loose parcel shelf. One poster who said the fix worked perfectly said the dealer put caulk (or some other goo) around the shelf where it is attached, and the rattle disappeared.
Your electrical problem is the first major one I have seen here. That problem would cause all kinds of other problems, as so many things in cars now depend on electricity.
I am sad you seem to have gotten the first true lemon I have read about here. Good luck in the courts (or wherever you take your problem).
szymonk - the 'speaker rattle' has been reported many times, and several who got it fixed said it turned out to be a loose parcel shelf. One poster who said the fix worked perfectly said the dealer put caulk (or some other goo) around the shelf where it is attached, and the rattle disappeared.
Your electrical problem is the first major one I have seen here. That problem would cause all kinds of other problems, as so many things in cars now depend on electricity.
I am sad you seem to have gotten the first true lemon I have read about here. Good luck in the courts (or wherever you take your problem).
08-10-2003, 09:24 AM
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i got my exhaust fixed.. i didnt bring it back to nissan, i took it to minakee muffler and took them all of two minutes to fix it.. there was a pic of a bracket posted on here. alls u have to do is loosen up the bracket move the muffler over and presto its fixed, tighten the bolts back up and its straight.. mufflers look great now.. cost me a wopping 5.00
08-17-2003, 08:42 PM
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No, I was actually slowing down to stop at a red light (35-45mph), and the car started to malfunction (lights were coming on and cutting off) and brakes then locked up, and I slid into the curb.
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
were you driving fast?
were you driving fast?
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