Ready to throw in the towel, more issues
06-29-2010, 05:47 PM
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Ready to throw in the towel, more issues
So, I had the seat pan, chrome roof trim, radio head unit, door module, door push button, and the low pressure AC hose replaced already under warranty. I also experience the creaky suspension in the winter but did nothing about it.
Now at 45k miles the drivers mirror decides to go all the way down when I move from park to drive, the wheel bearing is making an awful humming sound and when I turn the wheel back and forth I hear a clunking noise.
I have called Nissan Consumer Affairs and started a file and have an appointment with the dealer on Friday.. WTF NISSAN MAXIMA... WTF... I'm going to need brakes soon and I hope they can do something about the suspension problem and the wheel bearing otherwise, I'm probably looking at a $1000 bill.
I've read about most of these problems in other threads and was wondering if anyone else has experience the same kind of BS with their 2007? I never had a problem with my 2000 SE other than the 2 women who decided to bash into me when I was sitting still in 09, but I'm seriously considering getting rid of this car. Is it me? Do you think I got a lemon? Has anyone had this many problems.
Now at 45k miles the drivers mirror decides to go all the way down when I move from park to drive, the wheel bearing is making an awful humming sound and when I turn the wheel back and forth I hear a clunking noise.
I have called Nissan Consumer Affairs and started a file and have an appointment with the dealer on Friday.. WTF NISSAN MAXIMA... WTF... I'm going to need brakes soon and I hope they can do something about the suspension problem and the wheel bearing otherwise, I'm probably looking at a $1000 bill.
I've read about most of these problems in other threads and was wondering if anyone else has experience the same kind of BS with their 2007? I never had a problem with my 2000 SE other than the 2 women who decided to bash into me when I was sitting still in 09, but I'm seriously considering getting rid of this car. Is it me? Do you think I got a lemon? Has anyone had this many problems.
06-30-2010, 08:50 AM
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The dealer I am going to has an 08, and (2) 07's on the lot right now. So depending on what Nissan's response is, I may just try and work that angle. But my gut says, once all this stuff is fixed, the car will probably run forever... knock on wood.
06-30-2010, 03:00 PM
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So, I had the seat pan, chrome roof trim, radio head unit, door module, door push button, and the low pressure AC hose replaced already under warranty. I also experience the creaky suspension in the winter but did nothing about it.
Now at 45k miles the drivers mirror decides to go all the way down when I move from park to drive, the wheel bearing is making an awful humming sound and when I turn the wheel back and forth I hear a clunking noise.
I have called Nissan Consumer Affairs and started a file and have an appointment with the dealer on Friday.. WTF NISSAN MAXIMA... WTF... I'm going to need brakes soon and I hope they can do something about the suspension problem and the wheel bearing otherwise, I'm probably looking at a $1000 bill.
I've read about most of these problems in other threads and was wondering if anyone else has experience the same kind of BS with their 2007? I never had a problem with my 2000 SE other than the 2 women who decided to bash into me when I was sitting still in 09, but I'm seriously considering getting rid of this car. Is it me? Do you think I got a lemon? Has anyone had this many problems.
Now at 45k miles the drivers mirror decides to go all the way down when I move from park to drive, the wheel bearing is making an awful humming sound and when I turn the wheel back and forth I hear a clunking noise.
I have called Nissan Consumer Affairs and started a file and have an appointment with the dealer on Friday.. WTF NISSAN MAXIMA... WTF... I'm going to need brakes soon and I hope they can do something about the suspension problem and the wheel bearing otherwise, I'm probably looking at a $1000 bill.
I've read about most of these problems in other threads and was wondering if anyone else has experience the same kind of BS with their 2007? I never had a problem with my 2000 SE other than the 2 women who decided to bash into me when I was sitting still in 09, but I'm seriously considering getting rid of this car. Is it me? Do you think I got a lemon? Has anyone had this many problems.
Also try getting your brakes done somewhere besides the dealer I had mine done at a brake shop and saved a lot compared to the dealer prices and they are ceramic pads I saved about 100 bucks so far 30000 miles on the pads with no problems. The only service I do is the majors and oil changes at the dealer hard to trust anybody else.
06-30-2010, 05:29 PM
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sounds like you have bad driving habits.
Bad bearing from potholes
Squeaky suspension is normal in winter for any car. Metal contracts in cold and when you drive it expands and contracts the spring + hard rubber mounts due to them freezing in the cold.
Roof strips is normal after salty/winter conditions
As for your side mirror going down when in Drive it sounds like a bad ground on your wiring part which im sure Nissan will look into it for you.
You also sound like a hypochondriac ^^ by reading forums and other peoples complaints.
But with ANY car you own it will have problems. Some much worse than what you have listed. Look at Toyotas self accelerating problem or back in the late 90s with Explorers and their Firestone tires.
Bad bearing from potholes
Squeaky suspension is normal in winter for any car. Metal contracts in cold and when you drive it expands and contracts the spring + hard rubber mounts due to them freezing in the cold.
Roof strips is normal after salty/winter conditions
As for your side mirror going down when in Drive it sounds like a bad ground on your wiring part which im sure Nissan will look into it for you.
You also sound like a hypochondriac ^^ by reading forums and other peoples complaints.
But with ANY car you own it will have problems. Some much worse than what you have listed. Look at Toyotas self accelerating problem or back in the late 90s with Explorers and their Firestone tires.
07-01-2010, 07:26 AM
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Huh? How to possible defective parts/assembly from the manufacturer have anything to do with driving habits?
I've owned 7 cars since I've been driving and none of them have had suspension noise like this. This max suspension is like an old horse buggy.
I read the forums to find out if the symptoms I am experiencing have been discussed and what people have done about it. I'm not making this crap up.
Agreed, some cars have many more problems, but I just don't want to deal with them. Thats why I have never driven a Ford or Toyota and the last Maxima I had lasted me 9 years. Mainly b/c the damn thing never had a problem. So, I rolled the dice on a newer one and I.... you get the picture.
I've owned 7 cars since I've been driving and none of them have had suspension noise like this. This max suspension is like an old horse buggy.
I read the forums to find out if the symptoms I am experiencing have been discussed and what people have done about it. I'm not making this crap up.
Agreed, some cars have many more problems, but I just don't want to deal with them. Thats why I have never driven a Ford or Toyota and the last Maxima I had lasted me 9 years. Mainly b/c the damn thing never had a problem. So, I rolled the dice on a newer one and I.... you get the picture.
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