2003 NISSAN Maxima

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

4 Recalls for 2003 NISSAN Maxima

Recall Date Component Summary
2022-08-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan’s recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

2020-01-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

2015-05-15 AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

2003-11-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 NISSAN Maxima

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Date Component  
2014-02-16 fuel economy
2011-07-12
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12
2011-05-12 computer controls

203 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 NISSAN Maxima

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Date Component  
2003-03-24 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10010941
2004-03-08 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10062876
2021-02-23 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11397617
2017-06-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11002572
2017-04-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10980940
2017-08-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11014705
2016-09-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10905868
2017-02-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10955570
2016-12-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10937740
2016-11-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10928647
2020-11-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11373331
2020-10-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11363050
2020-06-30 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11331804
2020-06-24 ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11330525
2020-06-24 ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11330520
2020-03-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11318829
2020-01-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11301947
2019-07-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11240875
2019-10-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11265677
2019-04-14 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11196151
2019-07-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11230501
2018-09-21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11130695
2018-08-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11123263
2018-08-21 ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11121539
2019-02-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11181639
2018-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11154055
2018-11-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11150206
2018-10-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11144517
2018-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11119288
2018-01-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11063735
2017-12-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11056708
2017-12-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11052424
2017-11-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11047258
2017-11-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11045262
2017-11-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11044369
2017-11-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11043755
2017-10-25 AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11039853
2017-10-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11039852
2016-07-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10885309
2016-07-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10883669
2016-04-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10860571
2016-03-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10849724
2016-01-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10838325
2016-02-09 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10825049
2016-02-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10826067
2016-02-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10824183
2015-12-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10809656
2015-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10807642
2015-11-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10789820
2015-09-23 ENGINE | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10773962
2015-08-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10748919
2015-08-14 AIR BAGS | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10748716
2015-07-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10734782
2015-06-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10731223
2015-06-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10725909
2015-06-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10724173
2015-05-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10714726
2015-04-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10713921
2015-05-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10716003
2015-04-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10706525
2015-04-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10706263
2015-04-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10704055
2015-03-06 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 10692434
2015-02-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10683895
2015-02-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10681589
2014-11-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10653275
2014-10-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10651604
2014-10-30 ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10651434
2014-10-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10650712
2014-07-30 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10619604
2014-06-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10604956
2014-05-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10586561
2014-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10573648
2014-02-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10562610
2013-04-22 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10509067
2013-04-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10505407
2013-03-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10504816
2013-02-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10497872
2013-01-08 ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10491859
2012-05-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10457407
2012-02-26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10449383
2011-12-14 SEATS
ODI Number: 10439915
2011-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10422917
2011-08-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10422429
2011-07-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10415909
2011-08-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10418450
2011-07-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10416228
2011-07-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10413998
2011-07-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10413590
2011-06-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10404068
2011-04-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10397648
2011-03-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10386269
2011-01-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10374958
2010-12-31 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10373598
2010-12-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10372115
2010-09-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10357067
2010-09-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10354175
2010-08-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10348581
2010-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10348692
2010-07-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10343094
2010-06-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10334155
2010-03-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10321931
2010-03-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING
ODI Number: 10315043
2010-01-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10300406
2009-10-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10287182
2009-11-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10290616
2009-09-03 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10282739
2009-08-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10279230
2009-08-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10280801
2009-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10273124
2009-04-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10266311
2009-04-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10263821
2009-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10260178
2009-03-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10260747
2008-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10249685
2008-09-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10241925
2008-08-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10238650
2008-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10240104
2008-08-14 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10238102
2008-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10234348
2008-07-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10233249
2008-05-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10226466
2008-04-08 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 10223744
2008-04-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10223196
2008-02-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10219139
2007-12-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10213011
2007-11-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10208751
2007-09-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10204324
2007-07-31 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10197919
2007-06-27 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10194741
2007-05-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10190441
2007-04-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10188004
2007-01-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10178363
2006-08-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10165737
2006-06-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10160849
2006-07-14 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 10162418
2006-04-24 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10155934
2005-11-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10144088
2005-10-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10140634
2005-08-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10133107
2005-07-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10130534
2005-07-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10128834
2005-07-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10128807
2005-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10127290
2005-06-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10124884
2005-05-10 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10120549
2005-03-14 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10114085
2005-03-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10113464
2005-01-31 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10108292
2005-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 10107714
2004-08-30 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10088841
2004-09-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10088937
2004-09-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10087130
2004-08-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10083179
2004-07-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10083695
2004-07-06 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10081868
2004-06-30 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10080244
2004-07-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10080970
2004-05-31 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10074532
2004-05-13 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10073584
2004-08-31 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10067191
2004-03-08 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10062876
2004-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10059948
2004-02-27 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ODI Number: 10059946
2004-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10059945
2004-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10059944
2004-02-27 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10059943
2004-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10059942
2004-03-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10060426
2004-03-03 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10060259
2004-03-03 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10060257
2004-02-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10060047
2004-02-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10059769
2004-02-04 AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10057531
2003-12-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10051731
2003-12-17 TIRES
ODI Number: 10051679
2003-12-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10047958
2003-12-25 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10051079
2003-12-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10049923
2003-12-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10049247
2003-10-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10044099
2003-10-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10043923
2003-08-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10036818
2003-08-22 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10033320
2003-08-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10036620
2003-09-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10032390
2003-07-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10029237
2003-09-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10024260
2003-06-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10023379
2003-07-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10025109
2003-05-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10020664
2003-05-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10018234
2003-05-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10017081
2003-04-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10014126
2003-04-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10013983
2003-03-24 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10010941
2003-03-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10010920
2003-03-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10013576
2003-03-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10010335
2003-03-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10013553
2003-02-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10005331
2003-01-22 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10004442
2002-12-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10000222
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0 Investigations for 2003 NISSAN Maxima

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

61 Service Alerts for 2003 NISSAN Maxima

Date Description
2021-12-07 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-02-12 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2014-01-27 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2014-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2015-11-16 130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield “foreign material” that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c

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2016-04-13 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

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2016-04-13 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

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2015-01-16 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-16 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. – The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

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2013-08-27 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer mu

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2013-08-27 200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-08-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-03-19 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: – A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. – A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

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2019-01-29 140000 AIR BAGS

Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicle

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2018-11-30 140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in acco

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2018-10-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Free Oil Change Specific Vehicles Subject to the Takata Recall *****Detailed Information***** To help accelerate repair completions on specific populations of vehicles recalled for the Takata airbag, Nissan is offering a special incenti

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2002-09-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

XENON HEADLAMP CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT KIT. *TT

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2013-11-27 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2005-10-28 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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2004-06-15 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C EVAPORATOR AND EXPANSION VALVE SERVICE. *MJ

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2010-04-27 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

TRAILER LIGHT WIRING. *MR UPDATED *EH UPDATED 09-12-07. *KB UPDATED 6/21/10. *PE

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2015-07-06 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NISSAN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING FLOOR PAN REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO RUST. *LJ

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2002-07-23 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVERS POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *JG

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2002-06-04 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVERS POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *JG

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2006-03-30 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE. *TT

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2003-03-15 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LACK OF POWER. *TT

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2003-03-15 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HESITATION ON ACCELERATION WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT

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2003-02-19 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

LEFT SIDE SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE. *TT

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2005-11-02 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

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2010-09-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

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2009-04-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2002-12-05 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

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2002-12-01 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

XENON HEADLAMP THEFT DETERRENT KIT (ANTI-THEFT KIT). *TT

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2003-08-05 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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2011-01-14 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN: NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX. AFFECTING ALL VEHICLES 2003-11 EXCEPT LEAF, EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM. CUSTOMER IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) OR SD CARD AND INSTALLS DATA; DEALERSHIP IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) AND THE DEALERSHI

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2013-11-05 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NISSAN: THE VEHICLE HAS A SLOWER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/13/2011. *RM UPDATED 12/16/2013 *JS

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2005-05-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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2002-11-19 200000 WHEELS

TITANIUM FINISH ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT

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2013-04-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

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2003-11-07 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT

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2003-10-30 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

OWNER LETTER FOR THE XENON HEADLIGHT THEFT DETERRENT AND POLICE SUPPORT PROGRAM. *TT

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2014-01-27 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

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2006-03-31 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL ON WITH DTC U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *TT

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2004-09-16 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK (NO START) WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 0 DEGREES F. *TT

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2004-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COVER LOGO REPLACEMENT. *TT

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2010-09-30 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

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