2004 Nissan Maxima engine problems
The 2004 Nissan Maxima has 124 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
124
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND IT CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has 124 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Maxima engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.