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Vehicle Speed Control Problem on the 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA

Car problem(s) with the 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

View other component problems for this vehicle or view all problems
Air Bags (29)	Fuel Propulsion System (1)	Service Brakes (3)	Structure (5)	Vehicle Speed Control (2)
Electrical System (70)	Interior Lighting (1)	Service Brakes Electric (2)	Suspension (26)	Visibility (4)
Electronic Stability Control (2)	Latches Locks Linkages (2)	Service Brakes Hydraulic (1)	Tires (5)	Visibility Wiper (5)
Engine (11)	Power Train (6)	Steering (157)	Unknown Or Other (20)	Wheels (5)
Engine And Engine Cooling (3)	Seats (14)

Problem with Vehicle Speed Control

• Feb 25, 2010 - Warren, MI - Vehicle Speed Control
  APPROACHING A PARKING LOT GATE SLOWLY WITH MY FOOT GENTLY ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SUDDENLY SURGED TO FULL POWER. I'M A 250 LB. MALE AND APPLIED BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE. HIT THE GATE ARM CAUSING LITTLE DAMAGE (INCONSEQUENTIAL). FINALLY STOPPED AND ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE WHEN I MANAGED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL.
  
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• Oct 17, 2009 - Riverside, CA - Vehicle Speed Control
  WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF MY 2009 MAXIMA. I HIT A LIGHT POLE DAMAGING THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER I EXPERIENCED THE SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATION, BUT I REACTED IN TIME BY USING MY BRAKES.
  
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