2004 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

The 2004 Nissan Maxima has 2 safety recalls and 1,426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

1,426

Crashes / fires

33 / 16

Injuries / deaths

30 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Nissan Maxima vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Nissan Maxima recalls

Recall 05V-512: Seats

Reported Nov 7, 2005 · 102,551 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.

Risk: A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 04V-326: Visibility

Reported Jul 7, 2004 · 32,100 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with skyview roofs, the glass for the roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process, resulting in temper imbalance.

Risk: This could create excessive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter, creating a risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the glass in the skyview roof. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2004 Nissan Maxima problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	942
Tires	142
Suspension	104
Engine and Engine Cooling	73
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	64
Electrical System	58
Structure	56
Engine	51
Vehicle Speed Control	38
Steering	37
Visibility	30
Unknown or Other	23

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 601
Tires › Sidewall — 74
Structure › Body — 29
Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 26
Suspension › Front — 22
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 20
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 17
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 16

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Nissan Maxima complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported Sep 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the ABS independently activated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal sound. The failure was a persistent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Visibility · at 165,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud popping sound, and the contact noticed that the sky view roof glass had shattered. The contact stated that pieces of shattered glass had fallen inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact had not sustained any injuries and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…

Seats · reported Apr 19, 2023

UNKNOWN - I recently purchased this vehicle today from a private seller on April 18, 2023. Previous owner had stated the driver seat adjuster motor(to move the seat forward and backwards) has never functioned properly and gets stuck in the far back position or rotates counterclockwise at times(while remaining in the far back position). This is a big safety issue for me as it is very difficult to reach the brake and gas pedals without compromising my field of vision whilst driving. I did a VIN check on vincheck.info and it comfirms a recall report for this specific seating problem for this…

Electrical System · reported Mar 21, 2021

04v326000 one of the recall number the other is 05v512000 not sure what to do at this point I've changed my timing chain also already I also received a letter stating if I had to replace it to contact nissan I believe I'm just getting the run around

Engine · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 15, 2021

Timing chain failure. Timing chain was bad from day one. Spent nearly 4000 dollars for repair. Then to look up online and find out many other people had problem. Now a few years later. Same problem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Maxima: 05V-512 (seats), 04V-326 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Maxima?

Owners report power train problems most often (942 reports), followed by tires (142). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.