Does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Maxima, the most recent reported on November 7, 2005 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Maxima?

Owners have filed 1,426 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (934 complaints), followed by tires (141).

How many 2004 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?

33 of 1,426 complaints report a crash and 16 a fire; 30 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

2 recalls and 1,426 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan Maxima.

recalls

1,426

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Nissan Maxima recalls

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 05V512000 · reported November 7, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 102,551 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 04V326000 · reported July 7, 2004 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 32,100 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train934
Tires141
Suspension102
Engine and engine cooling70
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Electrical system56
Structure56
Engine51
Vehicle speed control38
Steering37

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 24, 2026 · Service brakes · 200,000 miles
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.

Mar 28, 2025 · Visibility · 165,000 miles
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…

Apr 19, 2023 · Seats
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…

Mar 21, 2021 · Electrical system
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

Mar 15, 2021 · Engine · 80,000 miles
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

Maxima model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	3	172	8	4
2002	6	205	27	0
2003	3	206	13	2
2004	2	1,426	33	16
2005	2	948	16	10
2006	2	576	21	4
2007	1	129	4	1

Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Maxima, the most recent reported on November 7, 2005 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Maxima?: Owners have filed 1,426 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (934 complaints), followed by tires (141).
How many 2004 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?: 33 of 1,426 complaints report a crash and 16 a fire; 30 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2026.