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2004 Nissan Maxima brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 75 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
75 4% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
63,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 4
Injuries and deaths
0 and 2

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2004 Nissan Maxima Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 63,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 7 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 8 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 10 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 16 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 11 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 63,000 miles
Based on 59 complaints that include mileage. 42% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles7
20k to 40k miles8
40k to 60k miles10
60k to 80k miles16
80k to 100k miles11
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 59 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 2 deaths.

What owners wrote

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving approximately 100 MPH, the vehicle drove off a hill, struck a stop sign, made 360 degree turns into an intersection, and crashed through a brick wall and a chain fence before landing in someone's home. Two occupants were killed, including the driver. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was always very cautious when driving and would have obeyed the speed limit.

February 2009 CrashDeath

The ABS braking system broke down several times before it failed all together. The problem appears to be due to a faulty design that allows rust to build up between the wheel sensors and the hub, which appears to be most prevalent in the salt states. The initial symptoms include the ABS firing during regular braking, which could be a safety concern at high speeds. Eventually, the misfiring ABS will cause the ABS controller to burn out completely.

Reported at 75,000 miles, September 2007

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