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2010 Nissan Maxima

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  • alan_salan_s Member Posts: 362
    FYI I heard that Nissan recently changed their battery supplier. Seems like many Nissans were being affected by short battery life, so Nissan did the right thing. To anyone out there with starting problems, (the infamous click, click) just replace the battery with one from Walmart, Pep Boys or Autozone and be done with it, even if the dealer tells you the battery "tests OK". The battery IS the problem and its just not worth getting stranded.
  • mytemaxmytemax Member Posts: 10
    WELL I HAD IT HAPPEN AGAIN! (NOW MY CAR HAS 21000 MILES ON IT) I TOOK A RUN ONE SUNDAY AROUND A 150 MILES, THAT EVENING AS WE WERE HEADING BACK HOME. THE CAR WAS DEAD JUST INTIEOR LIGHTS LEFT,,BARELY I MIGHT ADD,,I WAS LUCKY BECAUSE A VALET HAD ONE OF THOSE PORTABLE HOT SHOT CHARGERS CLIPPED ON THE POSITIVE AND THE NEGATIVE AND WITHIN A INSTANT, THE LIGHT WENT ON FULL EVEN THE HEAD LIGHTS AND THE CAR STARTED AND NO PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE,,(TWO WEEKS AGO) IT CAUSED A LITTLE ANXIETY BECAUSE I HAD JUMPER CABLES (THE NISSIAN UP GRADE EMERGENCY KIT) IN THE TRUNK BUT COULDN'T OPEN THE DAMN TRUNK THERE JUST ISN'T ANYWAY IT CAN BE DONE WITH OUT JUICE FLOWING IN THE CAR! THIS IS MY 2ND MAXIMA AND MAYBE MY LAST ONE,,UNLESS THE DEALER CAN GIVE ME A GOOD ANSWER AND STOP IT FROM CAUSING ME ANYMORE GRIEF!!! SORT OF REMINDS ME OF THE OLD JAGS WITH THE ELECTRIC BUG-A BOO'S,,LOL...
  • arvindcpatelarvindcpatel Member Posts: 2
    edited April 2012
    I have the same monitor package equipped 2010SV and have the starting problem since I bought it. It has been to dealers three times. Once they change the computer sensor package. I was stranded again at work at KSC yesterday and now they are telling me it's battery. But it does not start intermittently and then it starts. I have got stuck three times. Dealer is nice and courteous but problem is not fixed. This is my third Maxima and for sure the last one.
  • josymejosyme Member Posts: 2
    I just tested my whistling noise on the road by taping up the parts I suspected of whistling, and figured out that the cross-trim across the top of the windshield is sticking up about 1/8 inch and that's enough to make it whistle the Chinese Water Torture Whistle. Already had it in for one of the side pieces of trim that was mal-formed. Taking it in Wednesday to have the front one repaired or replaced. Not even 2,000 miles on it yet. Grr. Kind of mad at myself for getting the fancy sunroof instead of the regular one, but love the 2012 Maxima overall. Except the armrest is not ergonomic like my good ol' 2000, it just sits there. And the cupholders are too fat for a regular soda bottle. But it hauls a**, I like that part.
  • josymejosyme Member Posts: 2
    I just got a new 2012 Maxima SV Premium, and one of the side trim pieces alongside the sun roof was sticking up a 1/4 inch and whistling (I thought). They fixed it, flush with the roofline now, but still not as tight and even as it should be, as it is on the driver's side. AND it turns out, the whistle was unrelated. It's the front piece between the windshield and the sunroof itself that is also poking up about 1/8 inch, just enough to be visually noticeable and to cause a really annoying whistle at highway speeds. I diagnosed it with masking tape on a road trip (lots of stops and starts), and have an appointment to get it repaired/replaced. Anybody else have trouble with the dual sunroof trim? The sunroof itself works fine, even though it's kind of ugly when it's open. The whole idea of a dual with glass roof and multiple trim parts and mechanicals is seeming like overkill from Nissan's legendary engineering and design....
  • wbizzlewbizzle Member Posts: 3
    My wife and I just recently purchased a 2012 Maxima and it has the dual sun roof. My question is does anyone know of a company that makes a deflector for this model. All I have researched state they are not for the dual model. Love the car and love driving with the front sunroof open, but not fond of the wind noise at all. It seems that the main noise comes from the sun screen that protrudes above the roof of the car. Have yet to figure out if the shade moves like the one in the rear window. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  • alan_salan_s Member Posts: 362
    Wbizzle, I also have a 2012 Maxima and I have the same complaint. The panoramic roof is just about unusable due to the wind noise. I've looked everywhere for a deflector and asked the Nissan dealer if the deflector for the regular moonroof would fit and they told me it will not. They told me that Nissan is coming out with a deflector for the panoramic roof models, but they don't know when.
    Not very encouraging... I have just about stopped opening the roof because of this. It is a real pity.
  • wbizzlewbizzle Member Posts: 3
    alan s thanks for your reply. We use it for around town on cooler mornings but way to much noise for a enjoyable highway ride. I'm positive a deflector will solve the problem. Sure hope they have one on the market soon.
  • mytemaxmytemax Member Posts: 10
    I don't have a 2012 mine is a 2010 SV and I don't know if this will help you but when I open the roof up I also just crack the rear windows it does help some with the wind making all those sounds,,also have had mine back to the dealers with a squeaking sound when first opening it up,,sorta sounds like the ole fingernails along a chalk board EEkkk,,God!! They never found any problems with it,,(they never do seem find any of the problems in this car!!) sort of like when going to a doctors,,and the pain disappears,,at the same time the doctor walks in!!! LOL...
  • wbizzlewbizzle Member Posts: 3
    Thanks mytemax. I'll give that a try.
  • tommerrick9tommerrick9 Member Posts: 1
    Please add me to the complaint list for Defective Batteries in the Maxima 2010. Nissan may have did the right thing by changing battery suppliers but they are certainly not doing right by their loyal longtime Nissan customers when it comes to replacement. My car has 16K miles and is less than 30 months old. I received the click when trying to start the car twice over a 1 week period and it was off to the Massapequa Nissan Service station. Upon arrival at 7:30 I was informed that for the car to be looked at it would be $125. After calling Nissan back at 12:30 and then again at 1:15, I was finally called back at 1;25 and informed that the battery was defective. Nissan is charging customers a prorated 75%( close to $100) on an overpriced battery. The manual is deceiving. It speaks of battery replacement. But that is the replacement of a replacement. Who is changing the battery 3 times in 30 Months (Unless you never shut the lights off). The customer service I received in follow up phone conversations was horrendous at best. As a longtime Nissan Customer- Altima, Pathfinder and Maxima I will be heading back to Toyota before the end of 2012. As someone who teaches Customer Service at the Corporate level for a living, I now have a new #1 one example to share with as many people as I can when describing what a bad experience looks like.
  • slipstick1slipstick1 Member Posts: 2
    I bought my 33000 mile 2010 Max from an individual on March 9, 2010 and I really like the car. I soon began to notice a very subtle knock that is apparent "to me" only at idle after the car is warmed up by being driven 5 or 6 miles. This knock is not injector clicking or fuel octane (pinging) related. It seems to be irregularly related to engine rpm. In other words, the knock comes and goes, but is definitely in synch with idle rpm and sounds like it is coming from deep in the engine.
    I visited my local dealer and the service writer told me that he has seen other cars with the 3.5 Max engine with the same knock. A service tech suggested the knock may be related to the oil and that I change to Nissan Ester oil and a Nissan filter. This change may have made a slight difference (or maybe its my hopeful imagination), but the engine is still knocking. Has anyone had a similar experience with their 2009 or later Maxima or 350Z??????? If so, has it been resolved????
  • alan_salan_s Member Posts: 362
    I've had an Altima and 2 Maxima's with the 3.5 liter VQ engine and never had this problem. I previously had a 3.0 liter VQ and it didn't have this either. These have always been very quiet and smooth running engines
    I think you should get a second opinion. Is the cars still under warranty? If it is get the problem properly documented by a Nissan dealer ASAP because as soon as the warranty is up you probably won't get much help from Nissan dealers, except offers to do expensive investigations.
    Which state are you in?
  • slipstick1slipstick1 Member Posts: 2
    alan s,
    My local dealer in Norman Oklahoma has seen, heard and documented the knocking problem. They suggested to first try the oil and filter change. I believe this dealer will do the right thing. The car has a 60000 mile 6 year drive train warranty so I feel there is time for resolution.
  • burney2burney2 Member Posts: 1
    Advance Auto Parts has great 28" wiper blades for the 2009 Maxima.
  • maximaboyshantmaximaboyshant Member Posts: 1
    edited August 2012
    10 days ago i bought a 2010 SV, which only had 7250 km/4505 miles, the ride is so stiff that my jaw muscles hurt, headache and stiff shoulders. many cars ive driver on 140km/hour cruise controle on outer state highway, and never felt a car so sensitive to the road, roads in my region are well taken care of. i live in Dubai by the way. and now its time for the 10k service. dealer advised tires245/40/19" bridgestone potenza EA50E dealer originals are good and no need to replace them, althtough the car is still under waranty but im seriously thinking of going for 18' rims and 245/45/18 maybe bridgestone turanza for more of a touring comfortable and quiet ride,

    do you think this helps in softening the ride?
    by the way dealers are only importing sport package 19" rims maximas to the region, thats is why im trying to get answers from the US where the maxima was built.

    do you guys have any recomndation regarding the shocks and springs?? is there a replacement softer suspension for the standard stiff ones? part number or different brand? the OEMs are not adjustable?

    any suspension specialist can help me with this?

    i dont really care if the handling is less, i would be happy if i can lessen stiffness by 25-30%. i just want to cruise comfortably. otherwise, i will soon
    be paying a bit more and get an infinity G3* or avalone instead.
  • maximaronmaximaron Member Posts: 8
    ....because I was too lazy to do my research, I paid $50 at the dealer today to essentially have $.25 of brake fluid added to reservoir.
    Was taking the car in for routine oil change, VDC light came on coincidentally the day before the oil change. When mentioned at the dealer, I was told that i would have to pay for a $49.95 brake system inspection, but if it was a warranty item (sensor, etc) it would be free.
    Upshot: pads were fine nothing else wrong. Fluid added, VDC sensor "adjusted" (BS). Later, researching realized that other forums report that merely adding the fluid "fixes" the problem.
    Freakin' Jiffy lube would have done this for free!!! Beware!
  • mytemaxmytemax Member Posts: 10
    you have the SV "sports" type car, I have the SV "premium" package, the reason I bought my car and not the "sport" suspension was because of the rough ride, you'll find that 19" wheels are made to perform better at cornering, the 18" wheels are for comfort, 18" has more sidewall also on my package I have, the tires are very quiet. Another thing is, your car has stiffer spring rates, and stiffer shocks to complete that package, I have the 245/45/18 on my car still, and with 25,000 Miles on them. Never had a problem with them. Love my car and hope you will also.
  • 1breeze1breeze Member Posts: 1
    I am reading posts that are making me very upset. I purchased a 2010 Nissan Maxima in March 2010. In year one I have experienced several "electrical" problems including the passenger airbag indicator light illuminating while a passenger is sitting in the seat. In essence, if I were to crash, my passenger had no airbag to protect them. Other issues included rapid battery drainage. I have gone through 2 brand new batteries in as many years - note the date of this post. Now my vehicle seems to be falling apart - the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Skid Control, and Brake Light indicators illuminate as I accelerate. The latest issue is that my automatic windows are no longer working as I roll them up. The auto feature works when rolling the windows down, but not up. Go figure. Really disappointed in Nissan and seriously considering selling my car and going back to Honda. Anyone have any thoughts on some of the problems I've been experiencing?
  • mitsy3mitsy3 Member Posts: 2
    I purchased my 2010 Maxama in March 2010 and have also replaced the battery twice. The first on in Dec 2010. It seems in the 2+years since buying this car I spend alot of time at nissan. The heated steering wheel has never worked properly, the rear defroster didn't work. Now a motor mount is broken. I do not drive on dirt roads and am the only driver. I should have went back to Honda instead of going with Nissan for the $39000 I expected more. My last honda was 10 yeras old and all I ever needed was regular maintenance.
  • smokindeesmokindee Member Posts: 4
    Misty3. What did you experience in your 2010 Maxixma that lead to the discovery of the broken motor mount?
  • mytemaxmytemax Member Posts: 10
    I'm also wondering what gave you the idea you had a broken motor mount ? what was the feeling that lead to that collusion? I've had two batteries installed and now I think I might have motor mount problems!!
  • pharaoh45pharaoh45 Member Posts: 1
    If your battery dies, or is disconnected, it resets the automatic feature of the windows in the up direction. To return it to automatic operation, roll the window all of the way down, roll it up and hold the up button for 10 seconds. You will have to do this for each front window. You will have to do this every time that you disconnect the battery.
  • mitsy3mitsy3 Member Posts: 2
    I had taken the car in to get the defroster and steering wheel fixed and the
    service guy said they found it when checking the wireing.
    I have spent more hours at the dealership than I have ever spent with any of my other vehicles and they are over 10yrs old
  • flustratedflustrated Member Posts: 1
    is completely turned OFF. When I turn off the car, say the heat is on 75 and blower on 2nd level. When i reenter the car and start it, NOTHING! I am required to turn the fan on, which in turn, AUTOMATICALLY turns on the AC (in the middle of winter in Michigan).

    My questions are:

    1. Why is my heating/cooling completely OFF upon starting the car, especially since it wasnt left that way and....
    2. Why does the AC come on when I dont turn it on?

    The Nissan svc mgr told me "this is all normal and your car has always done this, you just didnt realize it". he added," the ac comes on because there is too much humidity in your car" Really?? Humidity?? Its the middle of winter in Michigan...there is no humidity issue....i say...."balderdash!" i know my car hasnt always done this and it just started this winter.

    Any suggestions??
  • smokindeesmokindee Member Posts: 4
    I find it absolutely frustrating that the a/c turns on when you start the blower. My 2010 Maxima has always done this which makes no sense. I hope this was rectified in the newer models.
  • smokindeesmokindee Member Posts: 4
    Well after repeatedly returning to the dealer complaining of vibrations and noises that resembled the sound of a whole in a muffler on my 2010 Maxima SV, the dealer finally said the upper motor mounts needed replacing. One was busted and the other was close to it. The ride still was not right so I returned again. This time they stated the transmission required a software update but the vibration is normal. I may not be a mechanic but I don't think I should literally feel something vibrating upon exceleration. I am so frustrated with these so called certified Nissan mechanics.
  • 2010max2010max Member Posts: 1
    Did you find a longer term solution to the whistling? I have a 2010 and it just started whistling now, after the warranty expired. So having them trouble shoot in the shop is not an option.

    Thanks!
  • alan_salan_s Member Posts: 362
    Assuming that the seals are in good order and are not the cause of the whistling, the following should work.
    Open the moonroof.
    There are a total of 8 torx screws, 2 each located towards the front and rear sides of the moonroof. Thes screws tend to loosen over time and the roof rides up, and doesnt seal properly when closed.
    You will need to get a torx bit or screwdriver of the correct size. Sets are available from Home Depot or Lowes.
    Starting at the rear, loosen the screws on say the left hand side, and while pressing downwards on the sunroof, tighten the screws again. Repeat for the right rear. Repeat for right front. Repeat for left front.
    The moonroof should seal properly now.
  • mytemaxmytemax Member Posts: 10
    I think it's the wind buffing against the inside of the car when open, now with that in my own mind I opened the rear windows just a bit, (maybe 5" or so) and it stops all the noise. My problem now is and has been since new, squeaking sounds upon open and close operations. They never did fix it and every time it was in for service, I told them about it. Now it's out of warranty, so it'll happen for another year before I dump it in to a trade for maybe another car from another manufacture?
  • maximaronmaximaron Member Posts: 8
    Well, like many of you, it happened to me....and let me tell you, don't even waste any time trying to diagnose it, just buy a new battery!
    Car had been fine, no inkling of charging issues...this AM, dead...I mean dead. My charge pak wouldn't turn it, jump start wouldn't turn it. I couldn't believe my eyes when I finally realized that the OE battery was NOT maintenance free! I am 54 years old and other than the 1965 Olds I drove, all my cars in the 1970's and up had sealed batteries! What is this crap on a $35K car???
    In any case, took a shot and installed a new NAPA Legacy battery before having it towed...fired right up. 39K miles...what a crock. Cannot believe that a corner was cut like that. Says something about Nissan if you ask me.
  • tictac3tictac3 Member Posts: 78
    After a two and a half hour drive in 95 degree weather, the dash alert showed "1.0H." Called Nissan dealer 2 hours ago who said they would call back with answer. Still waiting. Anyone know what this means?
  • shirls2010shirls2010 Member Posts: 1
    Will the Zinik z24 Rims fit my 2010 Maxima?
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