Dear Maxima Owners,

I posted 2 threads on this site that were targeting my Maxima's Brake Problems. I want to thank you for all your help and advice that everyone has provided me with. I have taken the proper actions regarding my Maxima because of all your help. ABC News in Atlanta Georgia is interested on doing an interview with Owners of the 2004 Maxima because of all the problems and safety issues that have occured with the new car. If anyone here has or had any problems, or knows anyone that has had problems with their 2004 Maxima, these problems can range from cosmetic defects to computer defects, please contact me as soon as possible to receive more information about ABC News contacting you to do a possible interview. Although this NEWS team is in Atlanta Georgia, you do not have to live in Atlanta to qualify for an interview. After doing extensive research on this car, it seems that about an average of 88% of owners have had some kind of problem with their car. This is why it is extremely important to address this issue with Corp. Nissan Motor Company. My email address is: szymon.kraszczynski@trustms.com

Thank you.


Respectfully,


Szymon K. Kraszczynski
EMAIL ME HERE

 

Settle down Konicaman, you posted more than I can read at one time... lol

 

88% of owners have had problems? Surely that cant be correct, hope it isnt........if it is, doesnt bode well for the 6th gen.

 

lol I am a man of few words. I don't know what happened. I typed a few sentences but nothing showed up. Then I posted a new one and it did not even show up.


Mr. Kraszczynski, do you have any links to these brake problem discussions? I would like to know what extensive research you did that came up with the fact that 88% of the '04 Maxima owners are having problems with their cars.

 

I find that hard to believe. I have heard of a few problems, but not that many.

 

I'm beginning to suspect we have an anti-Nissan troll here.

 

No word of catostrophic break problems that would make you lose control of your car and crash it have been heard around here either. I am sorry, but I still have a hard time believing your original story. In my opinion, it's a case of bad/irresponsible driving and you are trying to place blame on Nissan because you don't know how to drive.

 

That or he is a lawyer looking for work.

Wait.... how much money can you get me? I can make my brakes "fail" and accidently run over my wife.

 

ROTF

I have a hard time believing this as well, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

if you look at the exact quote:
"After doing extensive research on this car, it seems that about an average of 88% of owners have had some kind of problem with their car. "

i would venture to say that close to 100% of you will eventually have to bring your max in for the rear deck rattle...i thought my new max didn't have the problem, but now i am starting to here the rattle back there...

so i see his point, but most of you are too forgiving to nissan...excuses like first gen year, and you should expect things like this are all bogus to me...if you put out a product, make it good...but if you can't make it good, expect to fix it...don't give the customer the run around.

but then again, i switched from years of owning buicks, always believing they would improve.

 

Ok, I see your point, but the only way to validate it is to show us that that number is not normal. Get us stats on the 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. If they are drastically different, then you have something.

 

I don't know how many Maxima's are made each year, but 2001 and 2002 had a recall of 90500 models each. 2003 had enough TSBs to wall paper a small house (there were 13 I believe). I didn't even look at 2000.

Something tells me that 88% isn't all that far off overall.

 

But how many of that '88%' had nothing more than a muffler that needed alining? Or something cosmetic?

Those expecting a perfect car need to remember that Consumer Reports ALWAYS finds some defects in EVERY car they test. And they probably aren't looking as closely as we Maxima lovers would.

Recalls generally only occur when safety is an issue. Other problems tend to be fixed either when the customer complains or brings the car in for routine service.

Brakes would be a safety issue, but I don't recall a great number of brake problems reported here.

 

Continuing the previous post (every time I try to submit a large post, the site has invariably logs me off. VERY frustrating)

The Smyrna assembly plant is almost to the 50,000th '04 Maxima. how many folks are having major problems with Maximas with serial numbers over 840000? Over 835000? Is the quality getting better? If the early problems continue to persist, that is not good.

Nissan knows word of problems has a way of spreading. They should be working hard to correct problems at the assembly point as soon as they have a proven 'fix'.

We will know whether Nissan is 'on the ball' or not within the next month or so. No problem that has been 'known' from early in production should still be around after 50,000 cars have been built.

We will soon know . . .

 

I have owned several brand new cars. '85 Grand Am(pos), '92 Saturn SL2(pos) that I returned under the Louisiana Lemon Law, '94 Altima which performed perfectly until I totaled it at 87,000 miles, '98 Altima which only had one minor problem in 110,000 miles(then the timimg chain broke.

I kow have a '03 Altima nad a '04 Maxima which I am very pleased with. I like Nissan quality... period.

 

I'm not a sixth gen owner, so I do not speak from direct experience. But most of the problems I read about on this forum are small, minor, problems that have been addressed already by Nissan. They are inherent problems bound to show up in any new model vechicle. Deck rattles, sunroofs not closing right, etc. I do not hear many complaints about major mechanical systems, except for this one incident with the brakes, that could also be attributed to operator error, a stuck floor mat resisting brake movement, unfamiliarity with abs, etc. My point is that it seems like someone is "crying over spilled milk." While it may be true this braking problem may have happened, it is not a widespread problem. Trying to find dissimilar, unrelated "flaws" to make a case against something else (a braking problem) is truely sad. If you can make a case for multiple incidents of braking problems, by all means, pursue action. you have my support. But to try and conjure up a rally with no real basis is not something I feel anyone should support. The new Maxima seems to be a solid car. To make advertisement of a possible recall because you can get ABC to "investigate" claims is pushing it a little too far.

Sorry if I sound like I'm flaming, but I had to speak out.

 

MaxMaybe,


Please understand that this is not the first Maxima that I have owned. I am a true fan of Maxima. I owned 4 Nissans in my life. But you must also realize that when I have purchased this vehicle on May 14th of this year, and so far it has been in the shop for 51 days and still counting...

 

Sir,

I am neither a Lawyer nor am I trying to receive ANY money out of this case. I am not going to court for a settlement offer! I am trying to receive a car that will work, and I am concerned about the safety of others purchasing this vehicle. You may choose to do as you please with your vehicle, maybe youd don't like your wife, I don't know. As for me, I do not care to be involved in a serious car accident injuring myself and/or other drivers.

- Szymon

 

This nicely sums up my views on the subject.

Jaeger

 

Where are the links to the brake problem discussions? I can not find them. I would like to know about any brake problems... I have not seen anyone complain of brake problems???

 

I have a 9000 series vin and the only issue I have had is the gas gauge issue. Some of the problems reported (misaligned pipes) probably aren't happening during assembly, they probably happen during delivery.

 

I started with a new S-ER, then moved up, This my 3rd brand new Max. I am picky too, I did have the warped front rotor problem and 1st gear slippage(auto) with my 2000, both were fixed quickly and for no charge(they even turned my rear rotors too, new pads all around). the only problem so far(6000+) miles on my 04' was the hand brake too loose. No rattle, no fingerprints, no tailpipe alignment problem, no gas guage problem...Hence, I will wait till I actually get a recall notice in the mail B4 I worry about Nissan's quality control. I love this car.

 

Amen to that!

2nd Max (Black 04 SE) I have nearly 10,000 miles and have only had minor problems that have been fixed for free within a day. Service has been outstanding and I know I'm withing the first 3500 off the production line.

-Ed

 

WHERE ARE THE LINKS? WHAT BRAKE PROBLEMS ARE YOU SUPPOSEDLY HAVING?


If you have no links or specific info to backup what you say, then you need to quit

 

I'm telling you, this guy is an Anti-Nissan troll who fabricated this story, posted it, and is now sitting back and laughing at the TWO PAGES of responses from legitimate Maxima fans defending the 6th generation.

 

Show us a picture of your wrecked car

 

Should have kept it built in Japan. I'll be watching for the special.

 

Good point!

 

Puzzles me that there are this many problems when practically everything underneath the skin is the same as the 3.5 altima (brakes, engine, chassis)..

 

Man, this is getting more sad by the day.

If there was a problem with his brake system it would have happened no matter where it was put together. Do you really think they now make new parts because they are in the US instead of the same parts that they used in Japan? Is the VQ worse now because it is made here? Come on, this is just sad.

 

Szymon,

I highly recommend that you run your appearance script before your lawyer, to avoid BIGGER potential legal problems. Nissan may choose to sue you over the bad press to their brand. Hopefully, you will get a safe car for your money,