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US recalls (2)
Seats: front assembly, power adjust
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL STRESS IN THE GLASS AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE GLASS TO SHATTER, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GLASS IN THE SKYVIEW ROOF. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2005-11-03 · campaign 2005-341
On certain vehicles equipped with a driver seat power lumbar support, if the wire harness from the lumbar switch is routed incorrectly, the harness could be pinched or chafed against the structural parts on the underside of the seat when the seat is in the full-down position. An electrical short could ignite the harness cover and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the lumbar wire harness.
Other
2004-07-07 · campaign 2004-217
On certain vehicles, the glass for the Skyview Roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process resulting in temper imbalance. This could create extensive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter. Correction: Dealers will replace the Skyview Roof glass.
Owner complaints (1,426)
Owners filed 1,426 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan Maxima (33 crashes, 16 fires, 30 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 934 | |
| Tires | 141 | |
| Suspension | 102 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 70 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 61 | |
| Electrical system | 56 | |
| Structure | 56 | |
| Engine | 51 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Maxima 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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