I actually do not know if this engine has a timing belt or chain. A: The engine in the 1999 Nissan Maxima uses a timing chain − actually three chains. It would be odd to hear a clunk.

General Motors isn't the only manufacturer that gets to issue a recall today, as Nissan is set to announce a voluntary recall of the 2011 to 2013 Juke due to a fault with the timing chain.