2009 Nissan Maxima Brakes Problems

“The brakes on my Nissan Maxima failed and I was almost hit by cars as I slid into a major intersection while braking for a red light. I was only driving at 5mph because I saw the light from about five car lengths away and I braked at 2 car lengths away from the light. I braked again twice but the brakes continued to fail as I slid into the intersection. Luckily for me, the oncoming traffic was able to stop in time for me to move the car to a safe position. …”

“I have a 2006 Maxima with 78,000 miles. About 2 months ago the automatic transmission started jerking when shifting from gear 1 to gear 2. Also jerking from reverse into drive. After stopping, the transmission does not engage and the rpms sky rocket until the gear engages. I have had the transmission serviced but the problem still continues. This is a major problem in heavy traffic where stopping and starting is required due to stop signs and lights. It could also result in another car rear-ending me because the transmission will not engage immediately when accelerating.”

“It has been two months since my Nissan Maxima 2009 had a problem with failed brakes. There has been no response from Nissan USA corp. Except to say that their engineer has inspected the vehicle. Both myself and the service manager at my Nissan car dealership here in saginaw tried multiple times to talk to the people at Nissan but we are left with no answers. I don't know what's wrong with the brakes and I am afraid to take it out on the road. I have had a rental car for the last two months with only a verbal reassurance that the Nissan corporation would pay for it. …”

“I bought a brand new Nissan Maxima in nov. My sister borrowed the car for the weekend and the brakes failed causing her to hit the vehicle in front of her. The car had to be towed to a body shop, the mechanic on duty got the car running, while removing the car from the tow truck he drove the car about ten feet and the first thing he said was the brakes feel fluffy. The car was repaired and cleared by the body shop, it was there rough 5 weeks, I took the car to the dealer who then inspected the car and brakes, they said nothing was wrong and documented the incident. …”

“Steering/brake lock failed to disengage with attempted engine start up. Key indicator light and security lights flashing on dash. Steering lock required replacement after car was towed to nearest Nissan dealership. This repair was not covered under warranty which had expired 7 month earlier. On line research would suggest this is a fairly common occurrence; a Nissan service bulletin has apparently be published for this issue as it was referenced by the service department providing the repair.”