I can't say that this car is as good as my previous car, but it is a close second. I was very happy with my car up until now. I only have 26,000 miles on the car and already the ignition coils have gone. I didn't even know what an ignition coil was, but I found out fast and almost $700.00 later. Seems that 3 of the coils were bad and the other three were weak. I try to take care of my car by giving it the best gas (even though it is an expense to me), I take it for oil changes when it is scheduled and I have already taken it for a tune up (about 2 years ago). I really don't feel that we should be paying for this coil problem.
I too have spoken to the service manager of my service department. He told me that there was nothing he could do. I just spoke with the car's consumer affairs. I asked them why there isn't a recall for this problem or at least compensation to the clients. Again, the answer, "There is nothing I can do". There must be something we can do, if we are in great numbers! It's ashame that they didn't correct this problem sooner. I really love that car!!!
I too had the ignition coil problem with my 2000 Maxima at 43,000 miles. I had to replace all six coils and Nissan guys were not in a position to help me. They say there are not many complaints to have a recall. I had called 1800NISSAN1 to register my complaint. I think people who have similar problems should call Nissan and have their complaints registered. May we can at least make them aware of this issue.
-Bhushan (bdahake@yahoo.com)
My 1999 Nissan Maxima is now having the same problem with the coils, but it is only 32K miles because I only drive 4 miles per weekday and 10 miles per weekend day. The mechanics ran diagnostic and told me to replace all six to prevent further damage to the engine since it is misfiring. I understand that it is no longer in warranty, but still Nissan must do something about it.
Is 1999 the first year the Maxima used these coils? ie, were they used on previous Maxima's?
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