Nissan Maxima Reviews

Transmission problem in Nissan Maxima 2005 - I bought a brand new Nissan Maxima 2005. Ever since, all I am having is problem and nothing else. Transmission is gone while it was just under 70K miles. The paint is getting rusty. I will never recommend them to anyone. Stay away from Nissan.

Two years ago, I purchased a 2004 Maxima. From day one, the car has given us problems. We have taken it to the dealer on several occasions. It jerks while driving it. It jerks so hard my neck hurts me now. I have tried to hold out but I feel this car is going to kill me and my granddaughter. I have not got the money to continue taking it to the shop and pay my car note. Nissan should own up to this horrible mistake and recall these vehicles before someone gets killed. All these complaints cannot be wrong for the same vehicle and transmission problem.

I have owned this 2005 Maxima since new. I had a transmission problem and took it to a dealer. They said nothing was wrong. At 70,000, it started having problem with down shifting from 2nd to 1st. Nissan needs to own up and fix the problem. Nissan customer service is terrible. I will not buy again from Nissan. This is the third Nissan I have owned. Do something Nissan.

I will never buy another Nissan. I have one with 83,000 miles and the transmission is gone. It's sad to say my wife has a 1997 Jeep Cherokee with 163,798 miles on it and it's more dependable than a 2005 Nissan Maxima SE that is supposed to be a top of the line car. This is sad for what you pay for these cars.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima SL in 2006 with 19k+ miles. I have had it serviced regularly at the dealership it was purchased. It now has 109k miles and recently, it started to jerk going from 1st to 2nd gear. It does not do this all the time but when it does, it can be a violent jolt! It has also started to rev high while sitting at a red light and will even "slip" before moving forward. The dealership states that I need to replace the front and rear engine mounts as they are worn out ($1,100). They are also telling me to replace the transmission ($3,100). The trade value is approximately $7,500 - $8,500. From reading all the other reviews, it would appear that Nissan is well aware of these ongoing issues with 2004 - 2007 Maximas but choose to do nothing in the form of any relief for the consumer. Why? They know their product and know this is a safety concern.

I own a 2007 Maxima and I initially was looking for any complaint or recalls on Maximas airbags. Then, I found this site of complaints about the transmission and I see that there are many who are having the same problems that I am having with my 2007 Maxima. I am experiencing the same violent jerking when I shift from park. Also when I am stopped at a light and begin to drive, the car jerks badly and is slow to take off so I have to always look in my rear view mirror and pray that no one is driving closely behind me so that they don't hit me, not realizing that my car is not accelerating normally. Even when I am turning a corner, the car jerks and stalls really bad.

On October 10, 2012, the power tilt in the steering column started malfunctioning in my 2009 Nissan Maxima. This is a safety issue. The column has the potential to move while in motion, and in my case would move into the far down position every time I turned on the car. I took the car to Priority Nissan in Chesterfield, VA. The dealer diagnosed that the power tilt motor had failed. Wyatt ** informed me there was a service bulletin on this item NTB09094, and suggested I call Nissan Customer Affairs. It cost $100 for the diagnosis and estimate to fix was $495.03, invoice #**.

When driving my 2006 Nissan Maxima, I feel that the first and second gear is jerking and shifting hard like a mule is kicking me in the rear. It goes on for days and when I slow down and about to come to a stop, it also kicks and jerks real bad and sometimes it just won’t go at all. After I let the car sit for a minute and shift from park to drive, it hesitates for at least 7 to 10 seconds and jumps real bad and goes into drive. I took it to my local Nissan dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong with the transmission; however, they said I need to get my transmission flush for $400. But they did charge me for the diagnostics test which cost $89. Even though I paid to get my transmission flush at my mechanic shop a lot cheaper according to Nissan, the problem is still going on. What should a person do? I have kept up all the maintenance on this vehicle. I am really scared that it may affect my motor mounts with this jerking.

I purchased a brand new 2012 Nissan Maxima from Crown Nissan of Greenville in November 2011. I drove the car a couple of weeks and I started hearing a knocking noise coming from under the hood. My husband thought maybe the noise was normal. The noise wouldn't go away. I took it back to the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong with it, and after a couple of weeks, I took the car in for the same complaint and an oil change. The manager and I test drove another 2012 Maxima and about 5 minutes of driving, he told me to pull over and we both got out and that Maxima had the same knocking noise that mine had and he said that it was normal in the 2012 models, so I really did believe that.

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima with a violently jerking transmission. It feels like a bucking bronco. This is a known Nissan problem. I have seen hundreds of people posting the exact same issue. There is even a class action lawsuit. Nissan will not recall it, but they need to because it's very dangerous.

I purchased the 2004 Maxima new in 2004 and maintained the vehicle as expected. My wife is the primary driver and a few months ago, she was telling me that she was getting a clunking noise once in a while. I drove the car and could not get it to do it. She kept insisting there was something wrong. So, I took it to a mechanic and he inspected it and had several mechanics drive it. None of them could get it to do it. They did find that 2 of the motor mounts needed to be replaced and that this could cause the clunking. I paid $1100 to have them replaced. My wife picked up the car and the clunking happened as she was driving it home. We brought it back right away and again they could not find anything. She has been driving it ever since and has been complaining of the clunking noise. I drove it and felt it finally between gears 1 and 2. Today, he put it in drive and the car would go nowhere. I drove it using the manual shift and could feel a big clunk when shifting from 1 to 2 and 2 to 1. It is ridiculous for a car with 80,000 miles to have a bad transmission.

Faulty transmission - One day out of the blue, I noticed a little hard shift. I took it to the dealer immediately and they said it was fine. The next day, the car ran fine, and so on for the next two weeks. One morning I started the car, put it in drive and it slammed into gear so hard that I thought I was hit in my driveway. Every day it gets worse and worse, making the car more unbearable to drive.

I bought a Nissan Maxima and the transmission began acting up real bad, feeling like it was going to stop pulling anytime. If Nissan knew it was a problem, they should have had a recall on them. Please help. I have been putting too much money in this car to just have bought a defect.

I bought a 2005 Maxima 3.5 SL in 2006 brand new in South Carolina. I first started having problems when I had my 60,000 mile service. About two weeks after the service, my check engine light came on, so I took it to the dealership. They said there were no codes, and cleared the light. I then took my car in for the 90,000 service and once again, around a week or two later, my check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and now there were codes saying my EGR valve needed to be replaced. I told the dealership the same thing happened when I did my 60,000 mile service. Needless to say there was a recall that they would have replaced it for free but I was just over the mileage where it could have been done at no cost to me.

05 Maxima transmission failures: My issue actually started in October 2011 and the few times I took it to the dealer for what I thought might be transmission issue was told the transmission was fine. But of course, something else needed repair. I went back in December because when shifting from drive to reverse, it jerked really hard and with shifting issues while driving. And of course they said nothing was wrong with the transmission but something else. I went back in May 2012 because the sound was now a very loud thud when going from drive to reverse and shifting was not smooth. I was told it was the motor mounts and possible transmission and timing chain (but could not be 100% sure on the transmission).

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima with about 74,000 miles that will no longer drive. It started out skipping /banging gears once in a while then more often. I took it to a shop to get fixed 4 times. They reset the computer, replaced a sensor which fixed the problem for about 2 days. Needless to say, they finally told me they don't know what the problem is and they cannot fix it. The problem got so bad that I cannot drive it at all. I noticed thousands of other people are having the same problem with 2004 and 2005 Nissan Maximas and Nissan will not do anything about it.

Nissan transmission problems - I am having the same exact problems as everyone else here. Nissan refuses to help with anything and I have 2 more years' worth of payments on a car that's parked in front of my house, not drivable and collecting dust because the dealership quoted me a price of $6,000.00 for the fix. I owe 7 grand on the car. Shame on you Nissan.

I decided to go back to college again and in the process felt I needed a good, reliable vehicle I could trust. I decided to buy a used '04 Maxima. I believed in the Nissan reputation as a good reliable car that I could count on getting me back and forth to class and work. I bought the car with 128,000 miles on it at the end of March 2012. It now has 140,000 miles on it and I have had the car for approximately five months and within the last month, the transmission has been jerking and slipping; the same symptoms as many others. I do not have the money to fix this car and will be forced to take a loss on the car when I sell it. This has put me in a horrible financial bind with no reliable means to get me to class or work.

On July 31, 2012, I purchased the 2008 Nissan Maxima from Concordville Nissan. While driving the vehicle for the first few days with the air conditioner running, all was well. Upon turning off the air conditioner for the first time since purchasing the vehicle, I heard a loud and obvious knocking noise coming from the engine. I called Nissan immediately and explained the issue to them and they asked that I bring it in to be serviced. I brought the car to them on August 7, 2012. Concordville Nissan gave me a rental to drive while my car was being repaired. I tried to make several phone calls to them throughout the week, only to see what was wrong with the car.

I started experiencing transmission issues around August 20, 2012. The vehicle started jerking extremely hard, shifting hard, engine revving, banging on shifts and bucking. I took it to several mechanics and received the same information - you need a new transmission. The price for a re-manufactured transmission is going to be $3,700! Each mechanic gave me the exact same story. These vehicles are known for needing the transmission replaced and Nissan should have had these vehicles recalled instead of leaving up to the owner to pay for the replacement. For a company to know that they have a known issue and to not do anything about it is total disregard for the consumer.

I’m just another Nissan customer expressing his dissatisfaction. I am experiencing the same transmission problems with my 2006 Maxima SL transmission. The transmission delays in low gears and has high RPM before banging into gear. My problem just began after 110k and I have owned the vehicle for two years. Based on the large number of consistent reviews, this seems to have been a manufacturing problem and a safety concern. I believe a responsible manufacturer would have recalled this model and corrected the problem.

My 04 Nissan Maxima was purchased as a graduating gift for me. After having it for 3 years, it jerks uncontrollably and the RPM will rise from 2 to 5 within seconds and scares the crap out of me. I'm still a college student and seriously can't afford to buy another car or transmission. From reading previous comments, I'm so happy I'm not the only one suffering from Nissan’s poor manufacturing. They are selling these death traps. I’m not asking for a handout, but I am asking that I get what I paid for out of the car. I love the car, but the problems it comes with are just unbearable.

Nissan Maxima has problems with headrests. I bought the car new in May 2012. After I had it for a few days, I extended the headrest to its full height. Every time I put my head against the rest, I felt a part from within the seat poke me in the middle of my back. This was extremely annoying so I took it to the service department at the dealership. They said there was nothing that could be done to fix the seat since all of the Nissan Maxima’s had that problem. They let me sit in a few models on the lot to see for myself and all the Nissan Maxima’s had the same problem.

I bought the 2005 Nissan Maxima brand new 7 years ago and it now has 85,000 miles on it. It has been jerking when accelerating from first to second or to stop from second to first several times that I almost hit a car in front of me when the car jerked before it stopped. I contacted Nissan’s customer affair and all their response was, “I am sorry, but there is nothing Nissan can do.” I have owned 3 other Maximas prior to this one. I am very disappointed that one of the top of the line cars of Nissan failed prematurely and Nissan is not doing anything about it.

2005 Nissan Maxima - I got the car for my wife to be reliable, back and forth to work, but the transmission started jerking hard. We only had the car for a few weeks. Very nice body and engine, but no good. The transmission can't do us any good.

I bought the 2005 Nissan Maxima used in 2009 with 77,000 miles on it. It has been jerking when you put it into D. It jerks from 1st to 2nd. It has jerked so hard a few times to where RPMs jumped so high it nearly put me through the front window. I have to deal with this everyday because we do not have the funds to buy another car. The salesman said it was rated 100% with their check point system, so why are they not finding this problem? I feel Nissan should replace our transmission free of charge since they can't seem to find out why it's happening.

I was driving on a highway when the vehicle suddenly jerked into gear after a serious delay, 3-4 seconds, after I had pushed on the gas. It scared me so bad that I almost lost control of the vehicle. I have noticed now that it does it so randomly that I have no idea when it is going to suddenly shift and jerk the whole car! $3,200 quote was received from the dealer for the transmission to get replaced. Seriously, with this many complaints and very similar experiences, this is a manufacturer's problem. Nissan, step up and fix your problem! My vehicle is a Nissan Maxima SL 2005.

We bought our 2006 Nissan Maxima SL brand new out of the dealer and it now has about 39500 miles. I am restating what someone else said on this page. This is exactly what is happening with our car. "The car jerks while driving. The RPM on the vehicle will increase when I press on the gas and not move then suddenly jerk forward. While switching from park to drive, there is also a severe jerk." Also, this car’s air conditioner is not blowing cold air. This car has too much power for its body. It doesn't seem balanced. This can be one of the causes of this vehicle’s problems. Hopefully, there is a recall.

We purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima SE 4 years ago which has 35,000 odometer miles. When the odometer hit 61,000, it started jerking into gear when it shifted into 2nd gear or came down to 2nd gear. This problem was occasional, so there's nothing to worry. The dealer said the warranty was not in force and no recalls were being made. I purchased two quarts of "Lucas Transmission Fix." It helped. Within three weeks, the Nissan shifted great. We drove it for four months and traded it in on a 2007 Honda Accord with 17,000 miles. We are happy with the Honda. Never another Nissan in our lives.

I have read consumer affairs reports, and found that many Nissans like mine have the same problem. After about 60,000 miles, the CVT transmissions mess up. Mine smoked and had a burning smell. When I got the car, it had 5,300 miles on it. After it hit 70,000, this happened. I took it to a dealer and they said wrong fluid because it smelled burnt and was discolored. Well, of course, it did. I smelled it and had seen the smoke. I never had any problems from my car; I loved it. I do believe there is some malfunction in these CVT transmissions from what I have read on Consumer Affairs and Nissan Maxima forums. I bet if the Nissan dealer would have done an analysis, they would have found the fluid was correct, but, of course, they are not going to do this. They would rather change your fluid and still tell you that you need a new transmission.

I bought a new 2006 Nissan Maxima. It has 71,000 miles on it and requires a new transmission. That will cost me $3,200. There are numerous reports of Maximas from years 2004 to 2007 with this exact same problem. Nissan needs to recall this product and fix the problem!

Transmission Failure on 2004 Nissan Maxima – The transmission failed during a short trip without giving signs of impending transmission failure. The vehicle was purchased new and was always maintained. We were stranded for hours trying to figure what was wrong. Nissan should recall these vehicles and fix the problem without giving us the runaround.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima and I have been experiencing sudden jerks while driving. The RPM on the vehicle will increase when I press on the gas and not move then suddenly jerk forward. While switching from park to drive, there is also a severe jerk. I spoke to a mechanic (not an employee of Nissan) about the problem. He advised that it is most likely the transmission and it may cost anywhere from $3,000.

I purchased my 2005 Nissan Maxima in 2008 with 20,000 miles on it. At about 89,000, the car began to jerk really hard and the check engine light came on and the code it gave was P07080. I took my car back to a Nissan dealership, Cannon Nissan in Jackson, MS, but I purchased the car from Gray-Daniels Nissan in Brandon, MS, only to be told that my car needed a transmission and timing chain. I called Gray-Daniels Nissan and talked with Bill ** and he tried to explain to me that replacement of those parts are not unusual and making sure that the maintenance checks are done were very important, but at the same time explained to me that he has a Pathfinder and he never performed the transmission maintenance on his vehicle (how sad). He explained that it is not broken, "Don't touch it." That's what I explained to him. I was informed that, if I was not having transmission problems, don't touch it. But now, since I followed the general rule, I have to pay over $3000 to fix my car.

There has always been a small jerk and premature gear change while driving, but now, the jerk is awful and the transmission is doing a lot of jerking, downshifting, and slipping while driving. This happens about 15 minutes in the drive. I know that the transmission will go out soon, and I feel that Nissan should be responsible for the defect in their equipment. I am afraid that the car might quit on me at the wrong time.

I recently purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima SL (elite package) and the car is beautiful. I purchased a used car with 49,000 miles. I have since put 2,000 miles on the car and now it jerks pretty hard when shifting. On takeoff, sometimes the car hesitates and then grabs and jolts the whole car. I have only had the car 2 months and love the car, but cannot afford to pay over $3,000 at the dealership for a replacement transmission.

I bought a new 2004 Nissan Maxima and had problems with it the very first week with the sunroof. It was not closing properly. I took it to the dealership five times to have it fixed and to this day, it still does not work properly. The next problem was the front bearings and hubs; I had to have them replaced twice. Now, the transmission is bad and it seems that a lot of buyers are having the same problem. I'm with the rest of you. I can't believe Nissan isn't doing anything about it. I purchased a Nissan because I thought it was going to last my family until we were ready to buy another new car. Unfortunately, that's not the case! I will probably never purchase another Nissan.

I bought my vehicle (2006 Nissan Maxima) in October of 2011 with 73,000 miles. I started seeing issues with my vehicle in January of 2012. My vehicle started shifting up and down violently when I was going only 35 mph. I was extremely scared and thought it was going to cause an accident! I had my son in my vehicle and he was very frightened! I went to a mechanic and was told I need a new transmission. I am a single mother and I am still paying payments. Then, I’m told I need to pay $4,000 to fix my vehicle. This is a huge disappointment! I am furious at the fact Nissan is not doing anything about the transmission problems, which clearly most Nissan owners are experiencing! What is it going to take for Nissan to open their eyes? There are hundreds of complaints about transmission problems with these vehicles. Customers complain about the same violent jerking and downshifting these vehicles are doing. I will not be surprised if someone is seriously hurt or is killed due to these dangerous vehicles.

2005 Maxima is a piece of mess. Transmission problems, catalytic converter smoke when cranked up oil seal leaks and fumes come through vents, and Nissan not fixing any problems. I will never buy another Nissan product, the sorry customer service.

I have had several instances in a matter of a month on my 2006 Nissan Maxima SL, where the RPMs are revving up and the car is not moving forward for five to six seconds. Then, the car suddenly jerks, which I am sure is causing major damage to the motor mounts. This happens daily now and I just bought the car at 54K, and it is now at 76K. I was at a major intersection with stop signs where I stopped, then proceeded to push the gas and was caught out in an intersection in Atlanta (the worst traffic city). So I finally said, "enough is enough." This is a major safety concern to me. I still have three more years to pay this car off. This is so disheartening and sad.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima, only to have it two weeks; and the paint is deoxidizing. I called the dealership to complain, only to be told that I can put it in the paint shop to have it buffed to my expense. There is nothing they could do about it.

Maxima 2004 transmission problem - It is sometimes slam shifting into reverse and drive, intermittent rev limitations, high revs with no transmission engagement, stall & rough idle, similar to a lot of the problems others have experienced. I was afraid to drive the car. I took it to my friend's Japanese car specialist. He read the codes from the engine check light, replaced three cam sensors in the engine and serviced the transmission. The car has been running flawlessly for the last two months. It had a bad wheel bearing too, not related.

For what it's worth, I purchased a '04 car brand new and it was recently hit at 100,000 miles. Long story short, the car would sometimes stall and then get stuck in the fifth gear. This is a safety mechanism so as not to ruin the engine. I would pull over and restart the car a couple of times and the car would function normally. A couple of days later, the car stalled and the check engine light popped. The car would function normally for the most part, but a few times it would go back to being stuck in the fifth. Then, the check engine light disappeared. Anyway, I did take it in and the mechanic said the camshaft sensors were shot. He replaced both for under $300 (I actually later read it isn't that difficult to do yourself). The car runs great now. If you are experiencing this issue, have your mechanic do a voltage check on these sensors. It may save you thousands.

I bought a brand new 2004 Nissan Maxima 8 years ago. It has 76,000 miles on it and it has been giving me trouble for the past 3 years. The car will jerk suddenly and get stuck between gears. I've done some research and it seems like this is a recurring problem with the 2004 and 2005 models. It's very frustrating to see these many complaints have been filed and nothing is being done by Nissan. It's an obvious manufacturing flaw and I don't think it's fair that we have to invest any money fixing it when we purposely bought a brand new car to avoid any of these situations. I would appreciate Nissan to take responsibility for their mistakes.

I have an 06 Maxima with close to 70k miles. Like the others, I have started having transmission slips mostly from drive to reverse. I have just started getting jerking movements while on the highway. In November, I replaced the most expensive motor mount. Last week, I replaced the other two. The issue is still occurring. I'm saddened because before this, I never had a complaint about a Nissan product. This is my second Maxima and my 4th Nissan product. All the previous vehicles were traded away on good terms. This one may not end well. I don't have $3.5k to replace a transmission on a car that's only six years old at an average below 12k miles. Very disappointing. Nissan, fix your rep before you lose all of us.

I bought a new 2005 Nissan Maxima and recently I have had some transmission issues. The gears have been sticking and slipping, so I took it to the dealership and was informed that I need a new transmission and that my warranty expired 890 miles before I took it in (my warranty on the transmission was until the car reached 60,000 miles). The dealership then informed me that it would cost $5,300 to replace this. I did some research on the internet and found out that I am not the only person with this issue. I also noticed that it is a widespread issue for the model year I have. I also discovered that most of the comments I found about the problems with that model year are related to transmission issues very similar to my own.

Just like everyone else here, my Maxima is having transmission problems. It's been going on for quite a while now, but my car has 78,000 miles on it now, and it keeps getting worse. It jerks really hard from 1st to 2nd gear, and vice versa. Sometimes it revs up to 5,000 RPMs and then jerks very hard. My car also jerks when shifting into drive, from either reversing, or in park. These problems only happen once the car is heated up.

My car (2005 Nissan Maxima) has transmission issues. It shifts very hard between first and second gear. It seems like the car doesn't like to go slow. It will shift hard which causes my back tires to slip which scares me into thinking maybe I won't be able to stop in time and possibly hit the car in front of me. Sometimes, it will shift so hard it makes a clunking sound and my body actually jerks. It doesn't do it all the time, but when it starts, it seems to do it all day. I have had the motor mounts replaced, which did help some, didn't help my wallet though - expensive. I can't afford a new car or a new transmission, but when I can, you can bet it won't be a Nissan. Sad times, because I love the car other than the transmission issue. And for Nissan not to take all these complaints seriously, is really making me second guess my decision to be a Nissan car owner.

I have a 2007 Nissan Maxima and have problems with the paint fading. I only drive the vehicle to and from work 14 miles round trip and the car is fading its color. I am very disappointed in Nissan's paint job. We also bought my daughter a 2008 Nissan Versa and her car is also fading in the paint job. Who can I talk to to take care of our situation?

I bought a used 2004 Nissan Maxima less than eight months ago. In my 3rd month, it started jerking when I put it in reverse. But then as time went on, it started jerking harder going forward then it would hesitate, jerk again before shifting on its own. I then paid a whopping $1,580 in which I don't have for a rebuilt transmission/valve body. And months later, it started acting up again. I'm still making payments on this damn car so I can't buy a new car. Nissan, you got my money, but you'll never get it again! Believe that. Stand by your product!

I bought my 2004 Nissan Maxima from a used dealer with very low miles in 2004. Since my purchase, the car shut off in the middle of an intersection. My son and I had to coast through the intersection. Then the Bose CD player would not play. Then the air conditioner went out. Then the nightmare began! The transmission is a mess. It jerks very hard, slips, does not shift properly, and after several jerks, the engine light comes on and the car will take off very slowly. Now, it will go all the way to 4-5 RPM before shifting gears. In addition, the air conditioner is broken again. And to top it off, the front passenger window motor went completely out.

Premature transmission failure in 2006 Maxima: I had the same symptoms as everyone else. I first experienced the issue while merging onto a busy highway. I was accelerating on an interstate on-ramp, preparing to enter the interstate. While accelerating, I noticed the car ahead of me was not accelerating at the same rate, so I let off the gas to slow down. The car ahead then sped up, so I attempted to assume accelerating to enter the highway. At that point, the engine quickly revved up as though I were in neutral. That lasted for a brief moment, then suddenly, the transmission slammed into gear with such force that the front tires lost traction and the car lurched hard to the left. My reaction was to adjust quickly to the right to prevent cutting across busy lanes. I left the roadway to the right. Fortunately, there was no collision with anything, except with a curb. I skidded to a stop there in the grassy area right of the highway.

This car has been a nightmare! I have an oil leak, and it's bad, and vibration.

I am a very angry customer of Tennyson Nissan in Tifton, GA. I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima "cash money" in 2010. A couple of months after purchasing the car, I ran into valve problems with my Nissan. I have always kept the oil changed and my car maintained. So I took it to the Nissan dealership and they told me the valves are not the problem, but the O-ring is. They insisted on fixing the O-ring and charged me $400. After that was complete, the problem was still there and the car still leaked oil, valves still rattled. Now I have to constantly make sure the car has oil. I took the car back because my check engine light kept coming on and I was told it was the speed sensor. I took it back to the Nissan dealership for them to tell me I need a transmission ($3,000). My point is that this car has been a lemon since day one and I really believe they knew that. Something has got to be done about Nissan dealerships getting over on us. I really thought highly of Nissan before, but now they can kick rocks!

I bought a 2004 Nissan Maxima. After about a month, it started jerking and then would not change gears. I wish I had never looked at this Nissan. I will never buy another one. Because if the manufactures don't give a damn about their customers, I won't give them my business ever again. To Nissan, you know you have these cars that have defective transmission, but you don't care about people's lives. You need to do a recall now!

I have a 2007 Maxima with 94,700 miles and the timing chain is in the beginning stages of wearing. I first noticed it from the whining noise it was making. From what I have seen online and what the dealership has said, this problem seems to happen a lot but at around 60,000 miles. I change my oil on time and use full synthetic and this has still happened. I am adding to the complaint pile in hopes that maybe this will bring on a recall. The cost for labor is way too high ($2200) and if I can’t get it fixed, I will be forced to sell the car I love. Please help!

I purchased an '04 Nissan Maxima with 32,000 miles on it. After driving it for almost a year, it began shifting (banging) into 1st and 2nd gear. It continued to do it even after I had the transmission serviced. Two weeks later, the transmission was stuck in 5th gear and I was able to limp off the freeway with my newborn, three-year old and niece in the car. Car was towed and transmission shot. $2250 later and I drove it for 28 months, the transmission goes out again! What is wrong with Nissan? I again limped off the freeway with my five-month old, two-year and six-year old in my car. Get the picture? The transmission issue put my family at serious risk and Nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem!

My 2006 Nissan Maxima's valve body is defective. There's hard shifting.

I purchased my Nissan Maxima new in September 2006 and has had nothing but problems with it. I have purchased two catalytic converters, air condition went out, and not to mention transmission problems which started July 2011. It finally went out completely in December 2011. I sent it to a shop who repaired it but had to return it twice. The first shop I sent it to gave me a refund so I sent it to a transmission shop and I'm still having problems with it. I vowed to never purchase a Nissan and is willing to file a class action suit against them. I have spent $3,500 to repair the transmission and feel Nissan should be responsible for the cost of repair.

Just like a lot of people on this website, I have been experiencing problems with the slipping transmission on my 2006 Nissan Maxima. I bought my Maxima brand new, so I'm very disappointed that Nissan is not taking responsibility. While searching in the internet for complaints like mine, I came across 2 class action lawsuits that I would like to share with all dissatisfied Nissan Maxima customers.

Nothing has been done. I had the transmission rebuilt three times and the same problem persists since 2006. The transmission shop who did the work has been in the transmission business for over 25 years and believe there is a glitch in the computer. There are literally thousands of people all over the U.S. that own Nissan Maximas that are having the same problem. When I heard of a class action lawsuit, I contacted them several times and have never received a return phone call or any messages. I am very disappointed and dissatisfied with the whole situation. I also contacted Nissan and the same thing--no response from them! I will never buy another car from Nissan even if they offered to give me one!

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima in May 2006 with 14,000 miles. The car has just reached 80,000 miles and began jerking while decelerating. I took it to the dealer several times and had all kinds of things repaired. The problem still persisted. I took it to the dealer on today and find out I need a transmission, $4,389 to replace.

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima and have major problems with the transmission. I have taken it to dealership several times and they admit it's their fault but does nothing about it.

I purchased my ‘04 Nissan Maxima in 2010 with 78,000 miles on it. At about 83,000, the car began to jerk really hard and the check engine light kept coming on and off. I took my car back to the dealership that I got it from, Dobbs Nissan in Memphis, TN, only to be told that there was nothing wrong with the car. The check engine light had gone off at that time.

I've just purchased a Nissan Maxima 2006. I am encountering a serious problem in the transmission. It's down, it needs to be totally replaced. Please do something about it.

Please help all of us. This is major problem that not only I am having, but everyone else who owns a 2005 Maxima. The transmission is messed up. It jerks hard and will not shift gears right. I can pay a car note and buy a transmission and it’s a factory problem. That’s a shame, all these pretty ass cars out here with bad transmission in them. Someone’s got to be done about this. Can someone please help us? Does anyone hear us talking about the same problem? You have thousands of people complaining about the same thing. Something is wrong. I love Maxima, but I will never buy another one.

My ‘05 Maxima transmission had to be rebuilt at on 86,000 miles which is premature for tranny failure. I called the Nissan Headquarters and got no help at all. I believe Nissan is responsible for our distress and out of pocket expenses. Please help!

I purchased a new 2010 Nissan Maxima (fully equipped) 2 years ago from Exton Nissan (610-594-7400) in PA. I am still within the factory warranty period. Within the past year, the vehicle has had warranty issues. The vehicle has been back to the dealership on numerous occasions for these issues. Ultimately, these issues cannot be corrected, and the dealership has grown tired of dealing with me. And at this time, the feeling has become quite mutual. The relationship has deteriorated.

In or about June 2010, I had my car in for service at Bondy's Nissan in Dothan, Alabama. I was told my Transmission needed servicing and flushing, against my better judgment, I agreed to have this done. After this service of transmission, I started having problems when changing from first to second. The car shifted extremely hard. Driving in town, the car downshifted very hard with a jerk. I carried the car back to Bondy's and they did The Famous Diagnostic Test, I was told nothing was wrong with the transmission. I later went back again and requested someone drive my car and they would know what I was talking about. Nothing wrong! Right!

Like so many others out there, I too have been dealing with the unbelievable expense of having an overhaul done on my 2006 Nissan Maxima transmission at 85K. Apparently, this is a known problem yet Nissan refuses to do anything about it. My car continues to have transmission problems even after the rebuild and I'm told this is because they have to replace everything with Nissan parts, which are defective. There have been several times the car goes into "defense mode" and will not gas upon take off from a sitting point. This is extremely dangerous! I am very angry/upset and deserve some reimbursement!

I brought my 2005 Maxima from Nissan Corporation of America with 54k miles. After 65k, I had to replace that timing chain guide at about 1700 dollars and now at 75,000 miles, I am finding out that not only does Nissan know about the timing chain problem, but there is also a problem with the valve body in the transmission. It is 1000 dollars for the part alone. I tried to talk to Nissan about at least handling the labor and they will not help the customer at all. There is a class action lawsuit being formed by an attorney in Philadelphia and I signed my name to it. They need to be sued and make them recall 2004-2006 Maximas and Altimas.

There was a head-on collision with my 2003 Nissan Maxima and a Nissan Rogue. The whole front end was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy. This could have been a lot worse and we could have been planning a funeral instead of trying to get another car. This is disgraceful and should be fixed.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Maxima in July of 2005; it was a beautiful car. I was disappointed, about 2 years ago the clear coat on my car started peeling. I tried and tried for 6 months to have this taken care of and Nissan just kept going around the issue and said they would not cover it. Now the transmission is starting to act up. After reading all the reviews on the problems the transmission is having, I will never own a Nissan again. It is sad, my family has been buying Nissan for a while now.

I bought a car from a used car dealership not even six months ago. I’m having the same problems as all these other posts. I am out all the money that I paid for this car because the bank still owns it. Why would Nissan sell a car with so many problems and ruin people’s lives like this? I will never buy another Nissan again as long as I live. Nissan should be ashamed of the amount of complaints on this page. I have a two year old and I work a million hours a week and now, I have to add this to my list of annoyances. Thanks Nissan! Don’t they run tests on these pieces of junk cars?

I am upset with Nissan consumer affairs. As a second owner of a 2005 Pathfinder, purchased at over 40k mikes ago in 2008, they will not help me fix a known design issue - fuel sending unit. They extended warranty to 72k. My problem started at 87k, close to $500 to fix on my own. If I do not fix, service engine light stays on and fuel gauge does not work. I never received notification as a Nissan owner of this problem until I checked http:**.com/**. What do I do? No way will I live with a vehicle that has service engine light on and no idea how much fuel I have! Nice problem to have with two young ones under 5! Does it seem right that I should fork the $500 bill to fix? Come on Nissan, work with me!

My Nissan Maxima transmission started slipping at 90k miles. I had to get the whole body replaced now at 100k miles. I have to replace the transmission. This car has too many problems with the transmission and also the struts.

I am a single mom and I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima. It is the newest car I have owned in a long time because I could not afford at what I thought was a nice car. This car has been my nightmare. The transmission is jumping slap out of gear. I have had transmission flushed and this did not help at all. Now, I have been told that my motor mounts need to be replaced due to this.

My Nissan Maxima’s transmission has a serious defect that Nissan seems to ignore. My 2006 Maxima is currently at 88,000 miles and it downshifts, upshifts, shift slips, and delays shifts when going from drive to reverse or vice-versa. This problem seems to worsen as the car warms up.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima in July 2011 with 70,000 miles from Good Guys Auto dealer in San Diego, CA. Now, not even a year with this car, the computer goes out and 2 sensors went bad. This repair cost me close to $1,000 cash. I am still making installments on this car and still have 33 months of payments to make. The car is in excellent condition. It looks good. The body is good and everything checks out okay, except when the car warms up it stops. I am very upset and the dealer I bought it from says that's how it goes in life sometimes.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima in June 2011 with 55,000 miles from Antioch Dodge dealer in Antioch, Illinois. Now, not even a year with this car, the computer goes out and 2 coils go bad. This repair cost me $1040.00 cash out of my own pocket. This car is in excellent conditions and I am very upset with the cost. After one week with a new computer, this car is giving me trouble again. I am a single mother working my way through nursing school. And I am now behind in my rent due to paying for this repair. The computer that was in the car at the time of purchase warranty expired in December 2011. Now I am looking with a different company to buy a reliable car. Please, if there any thing Nissan can do to help with this car, then it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Just like all the others that have reported, I have a hard transmission shift at 87K miles happening from all gears. RPMs would fluctuate and so forth. Why is there no recall on the valve body/transmission? Also, I like to mention the defect in the timing change plastic pieces that cause a ticking noise in the engine as well. Very poor product for the cost. If there is a class action suit going for this, please contact me.

Bad transmission: 2005 Maxima SE has 129K and has been jerking from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. There are many problems with this car. This is my 5th Nissan (3rd Maxima). I'm sad to hear so many problems on this model/year.

At 71,000 miles, I noticed my transmission stalling in first gear. Then it started sounding like grinding was going on. I took it to my Nissan dealer (Shively in Louisville) and they said that the transmissions in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Maximas were Toyota and were burning out. They checked my fluid and it was brown and stunk really bad. I reminded them that they were the only place I took my car for service and maintenance schedules and therefore, they should have noticed this a long time ago. I call Nissan USA and they told me that they were not going to take care of the $4,000 fix. I still owe $7,000 on my car and am so angry and disappointed in Nissan that I am spreading the word loud and clear: Do not buy Nissan anything because they are nothing but lemons!

I am shocked at the no action from Nissan still after 8 years. I've owned two Maximas and had to put thousands of dollars replacing and fixing an obvious design flaw at Nissan. Now, I am in market for a new car. However, it will never be a Nissan. I am too scared of their transmissions.

I brought my 2007 Maxima to a Nissan dealership because I was having what seemed like transmission problems. They kept my car overnight and called me the next day saying I had to make a decision to either replace my transmission or they could try to change some kind of valve. But the service manager thought my transmission was gone. He told me it was not under warranty anymore because my car had 63,000 miles on it. I told them that Nissan extended their warranty to 120,000/10yr for transmission issues (they had no idea I found it on Google in 10 minutes). Then it was a different story once they found out they had to pay for it.

I purchased a 04 Nissan Maxima in March 2011. It has 72k miles on it and it needs to have the timing chain replaced. Of course, out of warranty. Nissan would not do anything about it. When the car went in for the repair, the mechanic called me in to inspect the car as the underneath has 2 huge rust spots where the carpet is coming right through. I have not been able to reach anyone at Nissan; they do not return my calls or emails. It will not pass state inspection and is unsafe to drive. The car was purchased for my 17 year old son.

2006 Nissan Maxima - My transmission is a piece of crap. It hits hard between gears when warmed up like everyone else's. It seems to actually be stuck in gears if you watch the manual shifter then hits hard if and when it shifts up or down. I'm not sure if or what is a permanent fix so I have not had it repaired yet. The car mostly sits in my driveway now while I'm unsure what to do with it. I could chase it with money forever or take my losses now. I already paid too much for this junker. Nissan should have recalled these cars years ago.

I own a 2005 Maxima with 80k miles on it. I also bought an extended warranty just in case any issues come up. Then, I started having issues with the transmission. It would hesitate to shift, to reverse, and when going down hill, it would downshift very roughly, followed by a hard knock while driving on the freeway. It would downshift for no reason

I had the same problems with the transmission as everyone else; surging between gears and it cost over $2000 to repair and is still not right. Now we find a noise in the timing chain area and was told that there is a historical problem with the timing chain hydraulic tensioners and would cost over $2000 to fix. Adding to the fact that we spent $5000 to fix the brake system.

Yes, I too have had to replace my transmission. The service engine light is on due to a bad valve for the fuel canister. The brake light stays on all the time. I should have stuck to my gut about getting my Acura.

I bought my 2004 Maxima new in October 2003. In February 2011, 75,000 miles, my transmission began to jerk hard as it downshifted from 2nd to 1st gear and after that, became progressively worse with hard gear changing and slow takeoffs from lights. Keep in mind this all happens after the car has warmed up.

I own a 2006 Nissan Maxima with little over 80,000 miles and I'm having transmission slippage and leaks. I just had an engine oil cooler housing, oil sending unit and right engine mount put on my car last Thursday (2/23). I had Bank 1 CAT Converter replaced in January. I noticed that a lot of people are experiencing the same problem and I found out there was a lawsuit filed against Nissan on September 30, 2011 by: Chimicles and Tikellis Law Firm.

In October 2011, my 2006 Nissan Maxima died while I was on the highway. I was going about 60 mph when the car jerked extremely hard. The service engine light came on and the car just stopped moving. Luckily, I was able to coast off the exit and park on the side of the highway. I left the car on the side of the highway and called Harte Nissan in Hartford, CT, which is where I purchased the car from in 2009. I explained what happened and made a service appointment.

Since owning my 2005 Nissan Maxima, I have had costly repairs to the transmission and motor mounts, and transmission mounts. After contacting Nissan in the beginning of the problem, they gave me the runaround. Then, I decided to research this issue. I soon discovered that this issue wasn't just my car specifically, but millions had been affected with the same exact issues. It was baffling to find that so many 2005 Nissan Maxima owners were having the exact problems, and they also were given the runaround by Nissan Corporate.

I bought my 2006 Nissan Maxima in 2007 from Carmax. It only had 21,000 miles when I bought it. My transmission started jerking and shifting real hard at 75000 miles. I had the transmission flushed and this didn't help at all. I called Nissan and they refused to fix the problem. This is a shame that Nissan is straight up ignoring this problem.

2004 Nissan Maxima transmission: This car should be recalled, my transmission started slipping at 90K miles. Now, it has to be replaced at 100K. I have read online that many other 2004 Maxima owners have the same problem. Nissan should admit if there is a transmission problem with this car and make good. Now, I have to pay out $3,000 or more to fix their problem. If they want to keep customers happy, they should do the right thing now.

I purchased my 2006 Nissan Maxima from a Nissan Passport Dealership in June 2011. My experience at the dealership was terrible. I was told I was getting one car and ended up getting another. On top of that, I have only had the car for eight months. Since I have had it, I had to replace head lights brakes front and back. When I purchased the car and test drove it, I heard the squeaking and was told that they fixed the front and back breaks. Also, the rpm would move unexpectedly. They changed my Cadillac convertor and told me that would fix the problem. Now, my car jerks really hard in between 2nd and 3rd gear. I took it to the dealership and now I am being told that I need a transmission.

I have been having a problem with my Maxima for almost 2 years, after replacing all of the motor mounts, and getting the transmission fluid flushed, only to find out that I need a valve body, and if that doesn't work, a transmission. Dick Smith Nissan gave me a price of $3,800 to repair (they will chip in $500), costing me a total of $3,300 to fix this car. They claim there has been reports of issues with this model. After reading posts online, I do not understand why they do not know of this problem. I do not want a new car, because I owe to much on the one I have now. I only want my transmission fixed.

I noticed a leak of transmission oil on 2/10. At 31,000 miles, the car has been in for repair numerous of times for varies complaints on transmission now car is out of warranty by 21 months. Nissan don't want to offer assistance car only has 57,000 miles extended warranty. The company denied claim stating car had a quart over on oil level. There is a lawsuit going against Nissan on transmissions. One would think that these cars need to be recalled.

About two months ago, my 2005 Nissan Maxima began having transmission issues. When the vehicle is in drive going into second and third gear, it jerks, revs up quite high, makes a loud clunk noise, and then becomes normal again. I have taken my Maxima to the dealership twice to have this problem diagnosed.

Hello, I bought my 2004 Nissan Maxima after I got back from Korea in 2006. It only had 41,000 miles on it used. Well, I noticed some issues around 2010, like the dragging and shutting off. I thought it was the battery, so I just replaced it. Now, it drags to accelerate from 0 to 20 warm at stops signs, hills, and so on. It jerks gears when I put it on cruise control and drops speed. Also, it shuts off when I place the car in reverse. And, I do believe there shouldn't be a funny smell like tar and rubber are burning inside the car. I'm very concerned.

This is the second time in two years, that my '04 Maxima has had transmission problems. First gear bangs into second gear. On the the 1st time, it was the inhibitor switch. This time I'm hoping the same, and not anything much more expensive. I will attempt to do it the task myself.

My 2005 Nissan Maxima (Build date of 08/04) has 77,000 miles, and has started showing signs of what may be serious transmission problems, that include the following:

I own a Nissan Maxima 2006 which I bought brand new. After a couple of years, I had to pay to get the A/C system to work properly to a tune of over $800.00.

Maxima 2004 125,000+ miles thought buying one of these at high mileage would be good due to the good name of Nissan. One month after, heavy transmission slipping abrupt shifting and banging noise when shifting. Check engine light came on and code stored indicated a cam sensor problem what a head ache this car turned out to be a piece of ***. Thanks Nissan Toyota, here I come.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima in October of 2008. Was thrilled with the vehicle for nearly a year, with the exception of having to replace the headlights numerous times at over $100 each. October of 2010, with a little over 70K miles, I had to replace the transmission (after numerous tries to have it serviced) to a total tune of over $4500 and now the electrical system is acting up and I'm told I will have to pay $400+ for an AC Amplifier + labor to get it back on the road!

My husband and I own a 2005 Maxima. We were on the highway and the car just shut off. No warning, nothing. It just shut off. We don't know what is wrong and we are going to have it looked at tomorrow. After reading all the other posts, I am so upset and disgusted. We can't afford a new transmission and after reading the posts, I'm sure this is the problem! I will not purchase a Nissan ever again and I will tell others to others to do the same!

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima and the transmission slips and jerks after driving it after about 15 minutes. I had it at the transmission garage. They put it on a machine and could not find the problem. They advised me to flush the transmission, which I did costing $218.00 which it has not solved the problem. Nissan needs a recall on this problem.

I have a 2005 Maxima SE bought brand new and paid over 30k by the time I was done paying for it. Now at 80 something thousand miles, I'm having lots of problems with the automatic transmission jerking and jolting when at 1st/2nd gears. Also when backing up then placing on drive, there is a delay of 5-7 seconds then a jolt, almost as if I got rear ended for lack of better words. I have maintained this vehicle to the best of my ability. I'm so disappointed at the quality of this vehicle. Never would I have thought I'd had these issues with a Maxima. Shame on you, Nissan.

I was happy driving home with new rims after buying my 2006 Maxima (80,000 miles) and was turning into my parking spot and needed to back-up because of space restrictions. I placed the vehicle back into drive and it did not go into gear, there was lag and a clunk back to 1st gear. Happy to sad in less than 1 second, I became. The vehicle hesitated at times and now it does it more often. Even when I drive it clunks into the lower gears and now the car feels like the transmission disengages from the motor. The RPMs flare up to 8000 then catch gear which makes my tires chirp causing my head to go back by the sudden acceleration change. From all the complaints reported, I now feel a little better knowing that I did not buy a car that was mistreated, but dis-manufactured.

I purchased my 2005 Nissan Maxima at the end of my lease. I have been plagued with problems ever since the lease expired and I made a bad decision to purchase it. Recently, it broke down in a very bad neighborhood on my way home from work. After about two hours of waiting out in the cold for two hours, the tow truck finally came. I was towed all fifty miles to my home. I am disgusted with this car and I will never buy another Nissan product.

I am sending this letter and complaint about the service obtained after my order for one of your cars type Nissan Maxima year 2011 with VIN **. I did not know before the possession of this car that it is possible to take the maintenance of engine oil for three days. Frankly, if I knew this would not have bought any of your products.

I own a 2005 Nissan Maxima (81,000 miles), which I absolutely loved. That was until two months ago when I started experiencing problems with the transmission. After the car was warmed up or I have been driving for about 20 minutes or so, the transmission would act up. When I was between 2 and 3 rpms the engine would either rev or take about 5-10 seconds before shifting gears with a rough clunk noise and a hard jerk. The same thing happens when I go from drive to reverse, it would take a while and then make a rough jerk before changing gears.

2005 Nissan Maxima, which was bought new and well maintained, had common valve body assembly problem. It started during warranty. However, I did not realize that the jerking I was feeling was a big problem. Never in my mind did I think a Maxima would have major transmission problems before even 60000 miles. Problem got so bad I finally took it to Nissan at just under 900000 miles and was shocked when they hit me for a $18000.00 quote to fix it. Nissan knew of this problem for some time as there are thousands of complaints of this common problem.

I have a Nissan Maxima 2005 model and it has 79000 miles on it. I have been experiencing some transmission problems lately. When I drive at less than 40 mph,he gear does not shift to the next level for few seconds and suddenly when it does, it gives me a huge jerk and the speed increases rapidly which is not safe at all. This can cause serious accidents. I went to a dealer and they were asking me to replace the transmission which will cost me around $4000 which I can't afford for a car that has those many miles and it's not fair. Upon my research, it's not only me who is facing this problem but there are many Nissan customers who are not satisfied with the same problem and every one wants a recall. It is mostly on the Nissan cars of 2004 to 2006.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima brand-new! I was excited, because it was my second Maxima and the first car that I purchased with zero miles on it. It has had a few minor recalls: replaced the moon roof because the glass may shatter, replaced the driver's side seat belt because it may release, replaced the tires because they had hairline cracks. The one thing that they need a recall on the car is the transmission!

I purchased a new 2011 Maxima. Had it for nine months and transmission blows. I took it to the Nissan dealer where I purchased the car. They were the ones who tested and confirmed that the transmission was shot. They said that it was OK to drive it until the new transmission comes in (about a week). Six days later the transmission completely dies and the car won't shift into any gear.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima new. At 70,000 miles, the transmission began to jerk something crazy from first to second gear. I took it to the Nissan dealer and they told me it need to flushed out. It worked okay for about a week. When I took it back to the dealer, they said I would need a new transmission for $4,000. I don't have that kind of money to put in an auto that don't have a 100,000 miles on it. All of these complaints, Nissan should do a recall on these Maximas.

2004 Nissan Maxima. Roughly 80K miles. Symptoms: "kicking" and/or "jerking" when trying to shift gears. Revs excessively when pressure is applied to gas pedal. Mainly happens on surface streets. Also happens when shifting between drive and reverse.

The transmission on my 2004 Nissan Maxima failed at 86,000 miles and had to be replaced. This is no doubt a widespread problem based upon all the posting about the transmission and the fact that corporate Nissan will do nothing for their consumers. This is my second Maxima, and it is shocking that Nissan will allow all this damage to their brand and flagship model.

I have a 2005 Maxima with 89,000 miles on it. The transmission is jerking really horrible between 1st and 2nd gear. I am in fear of being injured while driving this vehicle, but I am a teacher with limited income and have no choice but to drive it. I am going to go to the dealership tomorrow, but based off what I have been reading from hundreds of other reports from Maxima owners with similiar problems, Nissan is refusing to accept repsonsiblity for this issue.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima 54,000 miles warranty that just expired last month in November 2011. Transmission stalls then violently bangs into gear both up and down from 1st to 2nd gear. Transmission also hesitates at least 10 seconds before engaging into gear when shifting from park to reverse. The problem occurs regularly when vehicle is warmed up. I already had the motor and transmission mounts replaced at $1200.00, no doubt to the violent shifting. I took the vehicle to Nissan Dealer and was told I had internal transmission problems and transmission had to be replaced at $3400.00. I have no choice but to replace the transmission; the vehicle seems dangerous to drive. I will never purchase another Nissan!

I bought my Nissan Maxima from the dealer brand new in 2006. After 68000 miles, the transmission jerks and does not change from 1 to 2 gear. It jumps and is impossible to drive. I spoke at the dealer and they know that fact that many people are in the same boat. But nothing they can do since there is no recall from the Nissan. My warranty is expired and nothing I can do but I paid $3500 to get it fix, and I got kids and my husband is unemployed. Nissan should have a recall for this problem. I am not safe in my car anymore and feel that I would get stuck in the highway any moment. I drive 45 miles a day to get to work.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and at 78,000 miles. It needs a new transmission, the car jumps in gear and gives hard jolts. It is scary to drive. It is so unfair when you spend so much money on these cars. This car should be recalled. How may complaints does Nissan need?

After reading the complaints on this website, I felt that I should post my own. I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima in October of 2010, and started having problems with the gears sticking, shortly thereafter. I have since taken it to a transmission shop, following a frightening incident on the highway, and was told at first that I needed a new valve body for $1,800, possibly a whole new transmission altogether. This was about 4 months ago. Since I am a student, and don't have $1,800 sitting around, I told them I would come back in January, after receiving my next round of financial aid, and would consider getting the repair done then (figuring I could cut my costs by moving back home with family, and spending less on luxuries like eating out with friends, possibly get rid of my cellphone, if push came to shove).

I own a 2005 Maxima with approximately 75,000 miles and it needs a new transmission. This is a total ****. I’ve had cars with over 100,000 and never had to replace the transmission. I called Nissan Corporation and I talked to Jeanine at **** who said since my car was out of warranty and I hadn’t had it to a Nissan Dealer since 2009, she didn’t think she had enough to fight for a good will repair. I don’t go to the dealer because they charge too much and are incompetent. Last time I was there, they scratched my rims. This is totally crazy. One tranny repairman said even if I get it fixed, the problem will happen again. He currently has a contract with a local Nissan dealership and repairs all the bad trannys. He said there is at least one every other day.

I purchased a used Nissan Maxima (09) from Rt 22 Nissan in Hillside NJ. I had the car barely a month and have had nothing but problems. The dealer does not inspect trade-ins before reselling. They are purely a volume dealer. As for the car, the standard 19" rims cracked and the tilt telescoping motor in my steering wheel has failed making it incredibly uncomfortable to drive. Neither of these items are covered or recalled so before I even have to make my first payment, I have approximately 2000 dollars in out of pocket repairs to this Maxima. I'm going to keep it six months then get rid of it, and never buy another Nissan.

I bought a used Nissan Maxima with 44,000 miles on it. At 66,000 miles, my transmission started to jerk between reverse and drive as well as 1st and 2nd. I brought it to the dealership and they said it would cost $4,000 to get a new transmission. I drive to the train station and back about 3 miles a day with the car. They said they could not help me unless I got a new transmission from them.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima in 2009. Since I purchased the vehicle I've had to replace the AC for over $300 and the catalyst convertor for $2000. Now I have to spend $3,600.00 on a remanufactured transmission. The vehicle has 118,000 miles. This vehicle receives the same complaints from other owners. It's faulty and Nissan should recall the transmissions. I cost me too much money. After reading other complaints, they have the exact same problems. This is a faulty vehicle I will never buy another Nissan.

I purchased a 2004 Maxima SE/SL in 2006 with about 48,000 mileage. The car was purchased because I believed Nissan to be a company of great reputation with finely tuned vehicles and a company that stood behind their product, not to mention the vehicle was very stylish looking. This was my first Nissan purchase. I wish I would have followed my gut and purchased a Honda. I currently have about 130,000 on the car and have had repair after repair, just like the ones mentioned!

I bought a brand new 2005 Nissan Maxima in 2005 and currently have 35,000 miles on it. At 28,000 miles my entire A/C system had to be replaced. I replace the o/c valve, a/c/compressor and condenser at a cost of $1,250. I complained to Nissan regarding the jerking when shifting gears and they had me replace my engine mount at an additional cost of $400 along with a host of other things. The dealer has recently stated that I will need a new transmission at 38,000 miles and Nissan refuses to take responsibility for these issues. They say I am no longer under warranty. I don’t think I should have to pay over $5,000 in repairs when my car is under 50,000 miles. This is clearly a defect of this model. My car’s value has plummeted and it is nightmare to drive. I have no idea how I will pay for a new transmission. This car is a nightmare.

I bought a 2006 Nissan Maxima with 19,000 miles in 2008. The car has been good up until this point. Just over 60,000 miles, I noticed the car starting to shift hard between first and second gear. I took the car to my Nissan dealer at 65,000 miles and I need a new transmission. They could not tell me why or if this was typically for Maxima's. I asked why should I put another Nissan transmission in if they couldn't tell me why it failed. Wouldn't another fail after 60,000 miles? What would be different? If they changed the design, then they knew something was wrong and they are hiding it. I pushed the issue to their consumer affairs division and they are not willing to help. I pushed it to their corporate office and they agreed that this was not their issue. Nissan must think that having a transmission fail at 60,000 miles is acceptable.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima with only 12,000 miles on it due to me trading in the Nissan Altima I payed 30,000 for my car due to negative equity as they call it! So for all that money, I purchased a faulty transmission. That jerks, slips, won't shift into gear and a bunch of trouble. I very much need my vehicle, simply because I am paying for it. It wasn't given to me, i am buying it. So a recall for my full amount or this car fixed would be a great solution! Thanks Nissan!

Transmission failure on a 2004 Nissan Maxima with less than 100K miles. This occurred three times within two years. The first time, I bought my Nissan with a little over 40K miles on December 2008. On September 2009, the transmission failed on me and I was told that it would cost $4,500 to replace. My warranty had just expired on June 2009. I spoke with Nissan NA and they finally agreed to replace it at no cost. I thought this was great. I got a replacement transmission that had a year warranty from the dealer.

I bought my 04 Maxima in 2006 with 39000 miles. Now at 80000, I am having the same problems that everybody listed. This should be a reliable car. That’s why we all bought this car, but we got hit with the bad news. Hopefully, somebody can help us, because 80% of us have the car stuck in the driveway looking for other means of transportation.

2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE. At 97,000 miles, the check engine light came on and I needed a new O2 sensor and new catalytic converters. That was about $2500 worth of repairs. Three months after that the transmission went. That was almost $4000. The gears were slipping and I almost stalled on a major highway on the way to work. This was September 2010 and December 2010.

My 2005 Nissan Maxima, with 72,000 miles is starting to kick, and jump out of gear. Serious transmission issues. Filed a complaint with the ODI, and I advised all other Nissan owners with these issues to do the same. I am a working military man, with little money to purchase a new transmission. I bought this vehicle since I thought this is a reliable and safe car for my family, and traded in my 2003 Chevy S-10 truck for this. Now, I am stuck with possible replacement of transmission, and cost way beyond my budget, and serious safety concerns for my family. Thanks Nissan for nothing!

I bought a Nissan Maxima 2006 with 34 miles. We started having trouble at about 58,000 miles. I never thought about asking about the warranty because I didn't buy an extended warranty. My regular place told me to drive it until it stops because the transmissions are expensive. At 76,000, I went to just ask Nissan about recall since it should not have happened only to discover my five-year 60,000 power train would have covered it.

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima, purchased 2 years and 3 months ago. Now it needs new transmission at 110,000 miles, which is 5,000 miles over its extended warranty, purchased from the dealer. This car is strictly highway driven. I have been ripped off! I need a new transmission which costs about $3,000-$4,000.

Have a 2005 Nissan Maxima, 72k miles, having transmission problems, which, after looking online, is a very common problem with this model. I've called a few transmission places and am taking my car in for an inspection but the tranny guy told me what year/model Nissan I had by me telling him the symptoms. I have no idea how I am going to pay for a new transmission and don't feel I should have to, since there are literally thousands of complaints online about this very issue. Nissan should be doing a recall. I'm a single parent trying to put my daughter through college. I don't need this.

I purchased my 2004 Nissan Maxima 6 cylinder automatic at 30k miles in 2008 from a mature owner who traded it at the dealership where he purchased it. It has been a reliable vehicle and I've taken good care of it. This week, I spent $2700 in transmission repairs at 70k miles. After four attempts at repairs with a reputable, national trans chain, the transmission issue remains unresolved. Research revealed a class action lawsuit pertaining to this premature malfunction.

My 2004 Nissan Maxima with 100k started shifting hard between the 1st and 2nd gears. It seems like a questionable purchase at this time.

My husband purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima SL in 2008 with just over 34,000 miles. I drive 105 miles a day to and from work. At about 100,000 miles, my transmission started to slip and jerk really hard. We have owned 3 Maximas and an Infiniti. I'm very disappointed in this car and more disappointed that Nissan will not honor the problem. I will never buy another Nissan product. Toyota, here I come.

I bought my 2004 Maxima 3.5 SL (automatic) car used about 2 years ago. The car is comfortable and has a lot of torque, but what also comes with it are issues listed below:

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima SL. I bought it with 31,000 miles on it. I loved the car and loved the drive. I took care of it very well. I got the transmission changed at 52,000, which saved my ass since it was done free under warranty. Now at 92,000, the engine is going out. I can’t believe it. They accused me of not taking care of it. But they were stunned when I showed them a book of maintenance receipts that proves services were done on time. I love the car but the company is trash.

I purchased my new 2006 Nissan Maxima SE. I reached about 80k miles and have experienced nothing but problems with the transmission. I have estimates ranging from $3000 to $4000 to repair it. I wish I did more research on this type of vehicle because I would never have purchased it!

My 2001 Maxima is having problems with the automatic transmission, which began at approximately 75,000 miles. It began to have hard shifting issues, that were at first intermittent and unpredictable. And the problems seemingly occurred after the car had been driven awhile and was warmed up. It doesn't happen when the temperature is cool or the engine is cool.

I purchased my 2006 Nissan Maxima with 36,000 miles on it. The car ran great when I got it. Probably about June 2011, I noticed some jerking, but like the others, thought it was something that I had done. In September 2011, my car jerked so hard, I thought someone had rear ended me. I took it to a dealer, and I have received several quotes ranging from $2350-$4000!

My 2004 Nissan Maxima has 129,000 miles. It has an automatic transmission which at 96,000 miles began slipping and jerking from 1st. to 2nd gear, and from 2nd to 1st. It jerks really hard as if I've been rear ended. It slips between speeds then jumps into gear. I'm a huge fan of Nissan Maximas and have owned 3 additional models in the past with no problems. I am extremely disappointed in the vehicle and Nissan for not honoring and correcting the known problems with this model.

The transmission violently shifts up and down causing the car to jerk forward at stoplights almost causing an accident, as well as slipping out of gear around 20-25 mph revving the engine then slamming into gear causing temporary loss of control. This is an extreme safety hazard. There are many others having the same problem. I have already spent a lot of money buying it. I cannot spend another $5000 to repair it.