2004 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Nissan Maxima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“04v326000 one of the recall number the other is 05v512000 not sure what to do at this point I've changed my timing chain also already I also received a letter stating if I had to replace it to contact nissan I believe I'm just getting the run around”
filed Mar 21, 2021
“For starters I replaced the alternator then the battery and then the crankshaft senor and then dorman that is on the possessive side of the battery. And it doesn't want to start still. Now just maybe you can help me on this.”
filed Dec 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or…
NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 Maxima | 11 | 11% |
| 2016 Maxima | 31 | 22% |
| 2014 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 20 | 19% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 79 | 29% |
| 2009 Maxima | 79 | 23% |
| 2008 Maxima | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Maxima | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.