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2004 Nissan Maxima recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Nissan Maxima. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 Nissan Maxima recalls, newest first

November 7, 2005NHTSA 05V512000102,551 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 7, 2004NHTSA 04V32600032,100 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,425 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
33
Fires reported
16
Injuries reported
30
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train › Automatic transmission601
  2. Power train315
  3. Service brakes74
  4. Tires › Sidewall74
  5. Tires61

Other Nissan Maxima years

Other 2004 Nissan models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Nissan Maxima recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Nissan Maxima?
1,425 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.