I had a 1990 Nissan Maxima that use to do that and the problem was my rack and pinion bushings were bad
If you lost power while driving it could be the alternator. Its not charging your batter anymore
usually blue smoke is oil
it is time to change bearing on that pulley
Wheel bearing?
you may need more power steering fluid.
A bad exhaust will cause gas fumes to get inside the Nissan Maxima while it is idling. Gas fumes, if contained in an enclosed space, is dangerous.
what causes the engine light and the tcs and slip light to come on
u joint
my 93 maxima se is doing the same thing, but the fog lights are also on. they dont stay on, they turn themselves on. i do not know what causes this.
Wheels are out of balance
Have you checked your battery. My battery died on me all of a sudden and I could not start my car.
Check the power steering fluid to see if it needs to be filled. If not, then you may need a new power steering pump.