2003 Nissan Maxima Equipment Problems

“The headlights to a 2003 Nissan Maxima have been stolen on two separate occasions. On both occssions the thiefs bent the internal metal frame that mounts the bumper to the car to provide access to the headlight from below. This frame is a sheet metal stamping that can easily be bent by applying a small amount of a persons body weight to the structure. The sheet metal construction of the fender and hood also allow a thief to gain access to the headlight by forcibly bending back these structures. …”

“Nissan Maxima 2003 bose system sucks.... I got my cd player replaced three times. I believe they are clarion (a bose look a like) and sometimes dealers will put in used systems. Luckily I had the extended warranty, so no charge. But I did wasted couple of hours off work. If I had not purchased the extended warranty, the system runs around hundrendths of dollars.”

“I bought a 2003 Maxima se october 2005. My left side speakers would cut in and out only on the cd player. I found the TSB on this and had only had the car for 5 days. Salesman told me I would have to pay for a new one and had to get the manager to send my radio off to a place to get repaired. One month later it quit working again. I have read on numerous web sites about the way Nissan treats people with this problem. I cannot afford to shell out $600 for a new Nissan radio that will break in a few months anyway. And an aftermarket radio takes away from that original look for me. …”

“Nissan xenon (hid) headlights stolen, second time in three days. After the first incident, Nissan installed an anti-theft system which should have prevented theft. But that did nothing. Vehicle lights were stolen during daylight in heavy populated area. This is becoming very frustrating, especially because of its frequency. Safety concerns should be considered because individuals with these nissans are driving with no headlights when stolen, no lights no turn signals. …”

“Dt: the contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. Nhtsa recall 03v455000 was issued. And the consumer took vehicle to Nissan for recall repairs. However, Nissan refused to do the recall repairs. The recall went out in december 2003, but the consumer purchased vehicle in january 2003. She never received a recall notice, and the manufacturer stated that the recall work must have been done. They did not have the documentation to prove that it was done. The vehicle was currently in the repair shop because rear brakes failed, and the dealership refused s to repair the brakes. …”