2004 Nissan Maxima service brakes, hydraulic problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Nissan Maxima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was parked in the garage at the contact's home, the hood blew up and the front end burst into flames. The contact opened the garage door and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries or property damage. The maintenance indicator…”
filed May 16, 2018
“I bought a brand new nissan maxima 2004. After driving for 5 years, it has given nothing but headache and stress. It would not accelerate or would be jerking/shaking after stepping on the accelerator. While driving in the freeway, my car would slow down and couldn't drive pass 20 mile per hour…”
filed Aug 23, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Maxima | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 Maxima | 40 | 7% |
| 2005 Maxima | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 Maxima | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 Maxima | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 Maxima | 22 | 13% |
| 2000 Maxima | 26 | 7% |
| 1999 Maxima | 8 | 5% |
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.