1999 Nissan Maxima Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my 1999 Maxima for 4 months,have found problems swaying or drifting suspention while driving,hesitation in automatic transmission when accelling from a rolling stop,seatbelt locking and would not release,left hand turn bumpy front end suspention shake...all of these problems are very scarry and dangerous..emmediate action should be taken (by manufacturer) to fix these safety issues at no cost to loyal consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #10056706, filed 2004-02, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts would not retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the retractor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10504721, filed 2013-03, 71,000 miles“When traveling on the highway at 60 MPH an accident ocurred and there was a crash. During this occurrence, driver's side air bag, as well as the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. Also, seat belt did not hold consumer, causing his chest to hit the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #845244, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10017473Oct 28, 2005Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 14 | 18% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 9 | 15% |
| 1988 | 7 | 12% |
| 1987 | 15 | 9% |
| 1986 | 5 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Maxima
83 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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