Recalls: Nissan A33 Maxima
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Nissan A33 Maxima
- In June 2002, a recall was issued for Nissan A33 Maxima vehicles for potential steering failure due to the transverse link pins in the front suspension breaking under severe conditions. The recalled vehicles were produced from June 2001 to January 2002 and had VINs in the range JN1CCUA33A 0093507 to JN1CCUA33A102090 (PRA 2002/5456).
- In June 2014, a recall was issued for Nissan A33 Maxima vehicles due to airbag inflators containing propellant wafers of insufficient density. As a result, the combustion rate of the propellant may increase inside the inflator, causing internal pressure to rise suddenly during airbag deployment. Such deployment could cause the inflator housing to rupture and metal fragments to scatter (PRA 2014/14182).
Search online for recalls by VIN
To see if a Nissan vehicle has been recalled due to the fitment of Takata airbags, you can conduct a search on the Nissan Australia website using its VIN.
Problems and faults: Nissan A33 Maxima
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Nissan A33 Maxima
- If the Nissan Maxima’s engine lacks power, runs rough or surges, the mass airflow sensor may have failed.
- Humming and/or ticking noises from the air conditioning (blower) motor may be fixed with the installation of a revised insulator cover.
- The Maxima’s headlights may cease to operate due to a problem with the connector plug.
- Squealing noises from the front brakes may be corrected by fitting revised brake pads.
- Vibrations from the front brakes likely require the rotors to be machined and the pads replaced.
- If there are noises from the rear brakes when going over bumps or speed humps, the parking brakes may require adjustment.
