1999 Nissan Maxima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,804miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Nissan Maxima, 3% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,804 miles.
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 was accelerating from a red light going up hill. When I reached the top of the hill and let off the petal, the car continued to pick up speed. The brake petal was stiff and unresponsive. There was nothing under the petal. As I was quickly approaching another red light with stopped traffic. I put the car in neutral and rounded the yield into a deserted parking lot doing about 80mph. The car sounded like it was going to blow up. I turned the car off and remove the keys. The car continued to travel when turned off with the brake unresponsive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749601, filed 2015-08, 147,000 miles“I'm very disappointed in my girlfriend's purchase of a 99 Maxima gle. The car runs very rough and almost stalls everytime you brake. After researching this I have found 1000's of complaints about this issue. Apparently the coil packs go bad frequently. This is a problem for stopping and acceleration into oncoming traffic. Very,very dangerous. There really should be some action by Nissan to correct this problem.asap anything info you have on this problem would be helpful to us. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10312763, filed 2010-02, 69,000 miles“9/02 - within a 90 mile drive:tachometer, speedometer and temperature gauge shut off while I was driving at high speeds. Air bag light was also flashing. Then they would either turn back on by themselves or while I was standing still the speedometer would be stuck at 100mph. Further into the drive engine would shut off by itself losing brakes and power steering driving at speeds 0-40mph. First we repaced the battery then took it to Nissan where they found internal failure dash circuit board which was replaced along with the left side seat air bag harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025535, filed 2003-07, 95,804 miles“When applying brakes to come to a stop,vehicle will surge forward. Engine revs and RPM's go up all the way. Only way to stop vehicle is to press on brakes very hard and throw vehicle in neutral. Then, engine stops revving and RPM's go down. This happens only at slow speeds when trying to come to a stop. Vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, could not remedy. Consumer states this occurs infrequently.”
NHTSA complaint #890278, filed 2001-06“At cold startup, engine oil light usually flashes, and engine makes loud sound like it doesn't have oil pressure. This goes away after a few seconds. Nissan advised to always use Nissan oil filters, which I do, and problem has existed since car was new. When car is fully warm and in drive at a standstill with lights on and A/C off, car idle will drop to about 500 RPM, causing annoying vibration. Dealer says no problems found. Resume on cruise control has failed intermittently about 1 of every 20 times. Resume feature will not work, and you must reset the cruise to the preferred speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #734509, filed 2000-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 14 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 6% |
| 2005 | 33 | 3% |
| 2004 | 38 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 11% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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