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What is causing my Nissan Maxima to have acceleration problems?

I drive a Nissan Altima and lately, it's been having difficulty accelerating. It doesn’t speed up as fast as it should, and it’s starting to get on my nerves. What is causing my Nissan Maxima to have acceleration problems?

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Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear about your car’s acceleration, I can see why that would be a nuisance.
A
car
experiencing acceleration problems is beyond frustrating, and it can be dangerous going through intersections. If your car is having problems accelerating properly, you’ll need to take it to your trusted mechanic right away. They’ll diagnose the problem and fix it before there’s any further damage to your car.
Here are the possible causes of acceleration problems in Nissan Maximas:
  • Failing or dirty mass airflow sensor
  • Clogged catalytic converter
  • Clogged air filter
  • Clogged fuel filter
  • Dirty throttle body
  • Failing oxygen sensor
  • Faulty ignition coils or spark plugs
  • Clogged engine oil filter
  • Failing throttle position sensor
  • Dirty fuel injectors
  • Worn down valve seals or piston rings
  • Blown head gasket
  • Transmission issue
  • Fuel pump malfunction
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