2004 Nissan Maxima cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 38 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 injuries, 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while backing up into a parking space driving approximately 2 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and crashed into a brick pillar. The contact shifted into drive and the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. After depressing the brake pedal a second time the vehicle came to a stop. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Maxima
- Transmission 620 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 322 complaints
- Tires 142 complaints
- Engine 122 complaints
- Suspension 104 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Body & structure 56 complaints