Nissan Maxima Reviews

Transmission started jerking a few thousand miles over warranty on our 2005 Nissan Maxima. Now clunking much worse at 76,000 miles. Have had transmission fluid flushed and replaced. Mechanic said motor mounts broken as well. This is my second Nissan Maxima (1996?) that needed a new transmission. Have owned four Nissan cars.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima about 18 months ago. A month later, I started having issues with hard starting and sensors. It was under warranty and was fixed by the dealer. It was in the shop for almost 2 weeks. I just hit 100,000 miles and a few days later, my transmission started to slip and jerks viciously in reverse.

I purchased this Maxima with about 43,000 miles and it seem to be a good car. After about a month, the car started jerking from 1st to 2nd gear. Transmission problem I was told by the dealer- something Nissan is very much aware of with these cars from 2004 thru 2007. What a ripoff! Luckily for me, I purchased an extended warranty which gave me little piece of mind since the mechanic mentioned several other issues with the car! This was suppose to be a pre-certified car having gone thru many test and inspections. New transmission to the tune of 4500 dollars....this is insane!

I enjoyed and loved my car until the "jerking" began. As many have noted, you cannot predict the day nor time the jerking will start. Yes, it tends to slip depending on what day it is. I have been advised to have a transmission flush performed, however, I am not sure if that will rectify the situation. I am aware that maintenance comes with time and I have taken care of my car for 5 years.

I as well as many others have become a victim of the Nissan issue with the transmission. I own a 2006 Nissan Maxima and 100.000 miles in it my car simply got stuck in 5th gear and won’t downshift. This will be the last Nissan I’ll ever own even if the car is given to me for free I will kindly refuse it. I’m very disappointed with Nissan and the way they care about their customers.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima SL with 130,000 miles. I noticed, while driving, as it slows down and pick up speed, the transmission would jerk. I took it to a Nissan Dealer and they said the valve body needs to be replaced at $2,100. After looking at all the complaints, I feel Nissan should at least cover half the bill. This is truly a factory defect. I have been a Maxima owner since 1985. My '85 Maxima went 200,000 plus miles and never had a transmission problem. Something needs to be done about Nissan's flagship.

I just wanted to let everyone know that a class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nissan regarding the transmission problems. You can get more information on Maxima forums. Hopefully something will be done to help everyone.

I bought my 2004 Nissan Maxima in 2006 with about 29,000 miles on it. It started jerking shortly after I bought it and finally had to have the valve body replaced last year to the tune of $1,500. Not even a year later, the transmission is jerking again, and this time, the mechanic tells me these transmissions are irreparable (you can try to get them fixed but you're better off replacing the whole transmission). A new transmission from the Nissan dealer is approximately $2,700, labor not included. For as much as I've spent on the car already, I could have had two decent vehicles.

Has been a good car until now. 100,000 miles and my transmission sounds just like all the others. The engine not shifting, revving up to 3000 - 4000 rpms. I live around many curves and hills and the car makes many jerks and clanking noises. Mechanic says it will be $4000 to fix. I too, think this should be a Nissan recall item. This is my third Nissan in my lifetime and most definitely my last.

My car has 48,500 miles. I bought it brand new. When it had 45,000 miles, I started noticing the jerking between 1st gear and 2nd. My mechanic told me that was a problem with the transmission, and I should take it to the dealer, because they would want to make their customers happy. The first thing that I did was call Nissan, and explain to them, that they told me that I have to take the car to an authorized dealer, for them to file a complaint.

I own a 2005 Maxima with the same transmission problems that thousands of others do. The problem began at around 75,000 miles. It jerks between 2nd and 3rd gears both during acceleration and deceleration. I paid over $30,000 for this car and I believe that Nissan should take responsibility for this flaw in so many cars. It is a complete sham and something should be done about it. I have taken excellent care of my car since day 1. And there should be no reason for the transmission to go out prematurely as it has.

Once upon a time, there was a brand called Nissan that used to be reliable. Cars could be driven beyond 120K without much effort and the Japanese auto makers almost took over the US market.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima in 2007 and have nothing but problems since day one. I purchased the car at a local dealer and soon after I bought it I noticed the car would jerk and the a/c had a bad leak.

I am finally able to build my credit, but had this 06 Nissan Maxima at 100,000 miles. Yup, I have the same problem, and seriously, I am wanting answers. I had to put down $2,000 just to start building my credit and receive what I assumed was a steal! Unfortunately, after having the car for a month, I slowly started feeling jerks when taking off from a sitting position (e.g. red light) and noticed it between 2nd rpm and 3rd rpm. I also noticed a jerk when I was breaking to a sitting point (e.g. approaching a red light/stop sign, etc.).

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima with about 69,000 miles and my transmission is not working correctly. I took the car into Nissan dealer and they told me to change the transmission oil. Of course, that didn't work. Now they told me I need a new transmission. What? This is my first and last Nissan. I should have never left Honda! Does anyone know of any recall by Nissan? Thanks.

My engine light is on and I am in the middle nowhere. I tried to call help from my friend and he tried to trouble shoot by reading the code of the problem, he said the problem is the transmission. He helped me to clear the code so I can drive home safe and suggested that I bring my car to the dealer the next day.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima back in 2008, with about 54,000 miles. When it was 64,000 miles the transmission started slipping and jerking from 1st. to 2nd gear, and from 2nd to 1st it started kicking very hard as a mule kick.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima with 97,000 miles on it and my transmission slips and jerks when ever it's shifting from 1st to 2nd, and when the car is coming to a stop, it jerks when its down shifting. I filed a complaint on this before when I had 80k on it and still I check and see that other people are experiencing the same problem with their 2004 - 2006 Nissan Maxima's.

My fiance and I have had our 2005 Maxima for 2 years. It doesn't even have 100,00 miles on it yet. Same issue with transmission! I've contacted Nissan. Nothing, we want help and they are aware of this problem and won't fix it. My fiance almost got hit by a freaking 18-wheeler because my car wouldn't shift in traffic! This is poor workmanship when Nissan made these cars and they put a defected transmission in these cars! Someone's going to get killed and Nissan will be sued!

2006 Nissan Maxima with 90,000 miles. Transmission is slipping when driving vehicle and also jerks hard when transmission is engaged from reverse to drive.

I bought a used 2004 Maxima 3 years ago and just like everyone else, my transmission started slipping and clanking at 100,000 miles. It happens going from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 1st and reverse to drive. The symptoms go away and come back, but when they occur, the car jerks violently after about 2 second of being unable to accelerate, followed by a loud metallic knock. It is getting worse and it is really sad that Nissan is not standing by their car and issuing a recall. Dropping $4k on a new transmission for a car valued at $8k is not going to happen. Loved the car when it worked, but this is my last Nissan.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima that I purchased used about 5 months ago and a couple of days after buying it from a big dealership the trans started slipping. My wife would be terrified to drive it, because sometimes it wouldn't even pull while changing gears. 2 months after purchasing it my wife was driving it and the car started slipping, hard jerking and smoking inside and out. Finally she found a place to pull the car over and got out while it was smoking. The car has been sitting at my brothers house for 2 months. So now, I'm making a payment on this car and can't even drive it. I'm willing to file a law suit against Nissan. This is a very dangerous issue and someone is going to get hurt.

I recently purchased a pre-owned1997 Nissan Altima. My niece had a minor fender bender, which I have pictures of , and both airbags were deployed. I realize airbags are designed for safety but I was told the estimated cost of replacing the system is over $2000. Since I only paid $2800 for the car, it could very well be considered totaled. I've not gotten an estimate to repair the damage because the car was barely hurt. The fact that the airbags deployed, which in turn gave my niece 1st degree burns on her hands, in such a minor accident troubles me.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima with only 73,000 miles. I barely have 2 years with the car. The transmission starts to jerk and skip gears when I'm driving and jumps when I put it in reverse. It always seems to happen when the a/c is turned on.

I have had my 2006 Nissan Maxima for around two years. I have about 82k miles on it. My transmission is acting up. It slips and jumps between 2nd and 3rd gear. Also when I select reverse gear, it jumps.

I have had my 2005 Maxima for two years. It doesn't even have 100,00 miles on it yet. Same issue with tranny! I have contacted Nissan. Nothing. They want help and they are aware of this problem and wont fix it. I almost got hit today by a freaking 18-wheeler because my car wouldn't shift in traffic! This is poor workmanship when Nissan made these cars and they put a defective transmission in these cars! Someone is going to get killed and Nissan will be sued! I have contacted about five news stations and I am currently waiting for their response!

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima, brand new. I have had other issues with the car but I have kept the maintenance on it very well. But within the last 4 months, the car has been giving me transmission problems. It has a delay and hard shift. It jerks when going from 2nd to 3rd gear. When I put the car in reverse from drive, its like a mule has kicked it. Nissan will never sale another car to me again. It will cost me $3000.00 to repair it with another one of their faulty transmissions that I am sure will eventually do the same thing. They need to recall these cars and replace the transmissions. While I look for another car, I will spread the word about their so called top of the line Sedan, the Maxima. My advice to other prospective buyers, leave it on the lot.

My car has started having issues with the transmission. It tends to slip depending on what day it is. I call Nissan Dealership and ask questions about the problems I'm having a with my car. They made their suggestions. I did the transmission flush and it worked for a little while. I took my car to another source, they said it was the motor mounts. I replaced them and the car runs okay for some days but most of the time I get hard jerk. I have reached out to Nissan's corporate. As of today, I haven't heard anything back from them. I give until Monday to call me back. My next step is taking it to the media. There are way too many complaints with same issue. Lets keep the complaints coming like what they did to Toyota.

I have a problem with the transmission failing. I possibly have to pay $3,100 for repairs to a vehicle that I have owned for less than 2 years.

I, like thousands of other posters here and other sites, have a 2006 Nissan Maxima (6th generation) and have transmission issues. I only have 52,000 miles on the car that has always been maintained at my local Nissan dealership. Two months after the warranty expired, I now have a dead transmission. Before it died, I had the same issues that have been reported all over the Internet: hard shifting and jerking between gears, extreme lag time for the gear to engage when shifting from park or neutral to drive, and now the transmission has completely failed. Quotes for replacement is around $3500!

We purchased our 2005 Nissan Maxima brand new. We have had the CD/cassette/FM/AM Stereo System replaced (I had to return to the dealer immediately because the display screen was not working properly), radiator fan bushings replaced (still having same roaring noise problem), air conditioning hose replaced and the system recharged twice, transmission losing power and it took a week to repair. There was no explanation as to what was wrong and now, the engine mounts need replacement.

I have a 2006 Maxima and had only 24,000 miles on it when I got. It was at 60,100 miles when it started jerking and had a code PO780 (transmission). I didn't know that Nissan was having a problem with its cars. I only had the car for two years and Nissan won't call me back!

The 2005 Nissan Maxima transmission is horrible. The car only has 83,000 miles and shifts incredibly hard between 20 to 30 miles per hour. There are numerous complaints on this particular vehicle and nothing is being done. I think it's time for a class action lawsuit!

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima in 2009 and have been somewhat pleased with the performance of the vehicle up until this point. I can't understand why I am having problems with the shifting of the gears and the transmission is jerking. There is only 83,000 mile on the vehicle and most of that aren’t highway miles. There's no way this should be happening. I have a 1993 Toyota Camry that I purchased in 1998. It currently has 318,000 miles on it and still running like a kitten.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima with 71,000 miles on it. At around 60,000 miles or less on it, I felt a jerk but did not think anything of it; I thought I did something wrong. But that was not the case at all, and the problem got worse over time. I had my car serviced because the "check engine" light came on. They reset the light, but the problem continued. I then had my transmission flushed and cleaned, and they put new fluid in it. That worked for about a week, but then the car continued to jerk and shift out of gear, and when I try to reverse, it would jerk really hard.

I also have own a 2006 Maxima for two years it now has 94,500 miles on it. About a year ago, it started jerking off and on I try to keep it maintained regularly. But now, it is doing it so bad that I'm afraid to go out of town in it. I'm scared that it will break down on me. After reading all the complaints on the web, Nissan should do a recall before someone gets hit from behind in a stalled car. I will be calling Consumer Affairs tomorrow to file my complaint!

We leased, then purchased our 2004 Maxima new. Now with 85,000 miles on it, we are experiencing the transmission problems everyone else is reporting. The transmission "hard shifts" out of and in to first and second gear. The local Nissan dealer has no solution but to put a new transmission, which is an expensive option we cannot execute. Hopefully, someone has an affordable "fix" to share.

My Maxima is doing the exact same thing as everyone else's. It drives perfectly fine, no problems, and then, without warning, it will jerk in traffic. I was hoping that it is would be just the linkage but from what I am hearing here, it is much worse. This morning was the worst. What is weird is that it doesn't happen all the time. If Nissan doesn't recall these transmissions which have mechanical defects, someone will get hurt.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Maxima about a year or so ago from my sister. She bought the car with less than 15,000 miles on it and now has 50,000 miles. I was not sure about getting a Nissan since I have always owned Chevy and Ford, but decided to give it a shoot. I now regret ever getting this car. At 50,000 miles and all the taking care of me and my sister, it just beat us in the **. The transmission shifts hard into drive. It has about a 5-second delay and just jolts into gear. I really did not expect this from Nissan and was considering getting a new 2010 Maxima, but now I am not sure.

Normally, I should be starting by saying that I am a proud owner of a brand new Nissan Maxima 2011 that I have purchased from Arabian Automobiles Sharjah branch on 7 Sept 11 but I won't be saying that I am a proud owner because I am not happy after spending all of that money over something that I thought was not overpriced at first. The reason behind my frustration is the paint job for the front and the back bumper. On the front bumper, it is very easy, not even for an expert, to distinguish that there is not a slight but a huge difference in color between the original body paint and the bumper. The paint job quality is quite nasty.

I bought a 2004 Maxima in July of 2011 with 95,000 miles on it. It drove fine for about a month or so, and now it is starting to jerk and slip like all of the other complaints I've read. I took it to the transmission shop; they stated that a new transmission was needed, and now my extended warranty company doesn't want to pay all the cost. From what I've read, Nissan isn't doing anything about the situation. Something has to be done on Nissans behalf. Now I’m stuck in car payments, and I probably will not get good trade in value for the vehicle. This stinks.

I own a 2006 Maxima. I have 59k miles. I took my car to a Nissan dealer for a diagnostic test. The car jerked shifts in and out of gear, mostly out. It can't accelerate properly in to traffic. They told me I needed a transmission valve body for $1400. So the next day, I took it to a transmission specialist. Now they told me about the 3 issues with the car, one the dealer already informed me about. And they told me that it will cost $2250 to fix it. But they won't do the valve body because it's a waste. Being honest, it would be better to put a new transmission in it. I called the Nissan Corporation and filed a claim. I am still waiting for a phone call. However, I will be looking into filing a lawsuit (class action). This is outrageous and Nissan should be ashamed. Never will I purchase a Nissan again.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima with only 68,000 miles and it is having transmission problem. I went through the same experience with jerky gear shifts 3,000 miles ago, but this time, it became more violently noticeable. Cost for a new transmission is $4000 including fixing the cracked motor mounts. There must be a defect. I own other Nissans and never had a transmission issue, knock on wood. I am now reluctant to fix the car but don't want to buy another car.

I bought my 2005 Maxima in 2006. I was told that I need a new transmission as it started having problems with jerking and changing gears real hard. I took it back to a Nissan dealer and was told I needed to get it flushed. I got that done and started having the same problems all over again. I took the car back to dealer and was told this time that it needed motor mounts. But I couldn't afford them. The problems got worse and I took it back and was told I needed a new transmission, costing $3400. I'm still making payments on the car (too much to begin with), so I can't afford to pay for it. With all the complaints that I have read, there should be a recall or something. Won't someone please help us? Cars are too expensive to be having this kind of problem so soon after buying. I just want my car fixed or give me another car.

I had brought my 2004 Maxima less than 5 months ago. After about 3 months, I noticed that my car jerks when I come out of reverse, but I paid it no mind. As the weeks went by, I noticed a loss of power as I'm driving, and as I accelerate, the car jerks out of whatever gear it's in at that time and pulls straight ahead at a high rate of speed, scaring the ** out of me. I brought it to a Nissan dealer (service center) for them to tell me that I need a transmission. Now, I'm looking around for the better quote, for monies I don't have.

I have a 2008 Nissan Maxima and I am having problems with the tires wearing out. I have bought 3 sets in less than 2 years. I started to ask about 10 others with the same car and they were having the same problems. Tires after tires, I asked them also about a roaring sound, and the cars are very loud. I think something is wrong with the car because I have had different brand name tires and they have too. We are going through tires like nothing.

Our 2006 Maxima is in need of a new transmission after only 64,000 miles. We have already spent $650 (which we hope will be reimbursed) to replace a transmission mount (needed-so we could drive it to the dealership).

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and after 70k miles, the transmission was hesitating and snatching. The engine can rev free past 4,000 rpm before grabbing. It appears to occur during the 2-3 shifts after moving.

My first Maxima was 2001 and I love it! Then, I purchased my 2004 Maxima SE in 2007 with an extended warranty up to 100,000 miles. I have had the car serviced as instructed. About six months ago, I took the car in with complaints of jerking and the car acting as if it did not want to go. They suggested a transmission flush for $260. Today, I was told that that the transmission was not shifting into gear and I could replace it or have it taken out to be repaired. I had the car checked because I was driving about 25-30 miles in traffic and it cut off no warning at all! There are two sensors worth $180, plus $70 for the service fee for a total of $250.00 which I do not have. I was told that if it cut off, I can put the car in neutral and it will restart. I am calling Nissan tomorrow because I have taken it in twice with complaints. I am not expecting much, but I am calling.

I bought a pre-owned 2005 Nissan Maxima with 44,000 miles. Now at 54k miles, the problem starts. It jerks in 2nd and 3rd shift. I made a complaint to Nissan. They asked me to drop my vehicle at Nissan dealer for diagnostics. As expected, they quoted $3,000 to fix this issue. I later talked to Nissan America, which took 8 days to tell me that they can't recall or help me. I never had any such issues with my previous cars. What a waste vehicle this is. I will never buy a Nissan again and will not suggest to anyone.

I purchased my 2004 Maxima in 2008 from Carmax with 98k miles on it. The transmission stuck in 5th gear last year, around this same time. I took it to a shop where they replaced the crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor. The jerking from 1-2 gear was noticeable to the service technician, and he recommended me to get the transmission flushed. He also had 2 other Maximas in the shop for the same problem.

Well, again, like all of you, I have bought a 2006 Nissan Maxima and my transmission is out. It did all the slipping and shifting gears. I have called around to a few transmission shops in my area, and the sad thing is, they all say that whether you buy new, used or rebuilt, it will happen again. I think that is so sad because I really loved this car. I also think it's sad that Nissan is not trying to correct this problem with so many people. I think I may just sell my car to the junk yard.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima that I've owned for 2 years (bought July 2009). I bought it from a dealer with 70,000, and ever since I bought the car, it has given nothing but problems!

I am having similar experiences with almost everyone else on the Nissan Maxima automatic transmission. I've been looking for a reputable independent shop to examine my car because I don't want to be fleeced out of my money by a Nissan dealership or have to pay $90 an hour labor fees.

My 2005 Nissan Maxima's transmission is shifting improperly. It jerks when going from reverse to drive, and in the lower gears. The problem was especially noticeable when driving in a hilly region. The car is still under warranty and has been to the dealership 3 times. The first time they told us to change the transmission fluid. Done. The 2nd time, they told us to change it again - we told them it was just done, so they looked and found that two engine mounts were broken and they advised us that it would fix the problem. The sales/tech person originally thought the mounts weren't covered under our warranty - but much to his dismay, they were. When the problem still wasn't fixed, they told us to flush the transmission. Clearly there is a problem and they do not want to fix it.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan SE Maxima at a local dealer and I have had nothing but headache and heartache.

The transmission of my 2004 Nissan Maxima had been having some problems for months. When I searched online, I discovered several other people who are having the same complaints. Something needs to be done as soon as possible. As a result, the transmission is gone.

Transmission defect on my Maxima 2005. Only 54000 miles and the dealer said it probably needs a new transmission. I took out an extended warranty when it is new but the years did not extend, only the miles. Shame on me for thinking it was a good insurance policy with a reputable car company. I am aware that thousands of owners are experiencing the same poor customer relations with a poor Nissan product. It should be a recall and Nissan should support like Toyota, Honda and Ford.

My Nissan 04 Maxima started jumping when shifting gears while I had it under warranty. So, I went to a Nissan dealership to get the transmission checked out. They said there was nothing wrong with the transmission, but they did fix a few other things. My warranty has since expired and the car is doing the same thing. I took it to another Nissan dealer and had to pay a fee for them to test the car. It turns out there is an issue with the transmission. But Nissan refuses to do anything since it is now out of warranty.

The transmission on my 2004 Maxima won't shift. Code reads something wrong internally. Duh. They say I need a new one and can only get them from Nissan at a cost of $3,100.

I am the same as every other Nissan Maxima owner. I purchased a new Nissan Maxima in 2005 with about 86,000 miles and started experiencing downshifting issues as I was coming to a stop. It has a hard jerk when it's going into a lower gear and on occasions when taking off from a dead stop, a very hard slam into gear.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima in August 2010. It had 58,000 miles on it. In June of 2011, it started accelerating and kicking in hard. I would be coming to a slow down and then when I push the gas, it would take off and hit hard. This is dangerous and could cause you to hit the car in front of you.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima on April 2011 with 89,000 miles. And the next day, it’s already doing something very, very bad. Hard shifting and jerking.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and in 2010, my car was hit in front of my house. After the repairs, I started having problems with my car.

My 2004 Nissan Maxima is kicking so hard from first to second gear that I thought I had been in a car accident! No one is offering to fix this problem though thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of people have the SAME issue! How can we get Nissan to recall this issue? I do not have $3,000 for a new transmission and it is obvious that that is the problem. Unfortunately, I owe too much on the piece of junk I just bought to trade it in.

I am so disappointed with Nissan Corporation! There have been numerous complaints about the transmission and they have yet to recall any of the vehicles! I have 2006 Nissan Maxima and like other Maxima owners, I am having the same problems with my transmission. I don't feel I should be replacing my transmission. I drove a Honda Accord for many years and never experienced this problem. This speaks volume about Nissan and their product! I will never purchase another of their product, as long as I live! I will tell as many people as I can, not to purchase from a company that doesn't stand by their product!

My 2004 Nissan Maxima, with 102,000 transmission, started slipping once the vehicle warms up. The second and third gear makes the RPM go sky-high. I had taken it to the shop and the mechanic stated that Nissan Maxima has a reputation for transmission failure.

I bought my 2004 Nissan Maxima brand new. I can't believe I am having the same problem you guys have encountered. It has a transmission problem but the car has 110,000 miles and is well-maintained. Nissan has to do something about this issue that we all face.

There are multiple complaints about the 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima Power Train including the engine motor mounts and transmission. I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima purchased new in 2004. The car keeps on making these sudden violent jerking movements while driving, creating a potential hazard for a car accident. When this happens, I have to pull over and restart the car.

I bought my Nissan Maxima new in 2004. I have less than 67,000 miles and have had to Nissan all my concerns, with all the appropriate documentation. The regional representative (Sheena) could do nothing for me other than expressing her empathy. I had requested appropriate compensation/reimbursement for some or all of the costs I have incurred as a result of all my troubles with this car. I chose, when I purchased it, to not buy the extended warranty. I felt that when you spend over $27,000 for a car, you should not have to fork over an additional amount to cover costs should the car prove to be unsatisfactory. Please help me.

I purchased the brand new Nissan Maxima in 2005. Approximately 2 years, the chrome had to be replaced for flaking, but not without a hassle. At around 57,000 miles, I started having issues with the battery dying and the air compressor damaged and needing a replacement. Less than 2 years later, it went out again. I also have to replace 2 throttle sensors as my car was knocking and jerking. I have over 7 pages of repairs on this car.

My 2005 Nissan Maximum SE goes back into the dealer for the third transmission repair in two years and it only has 83.9K miles. It had 72K miles for the second repairs and even less on the first repair. When I took it in for transmission repair the first time, they replaced my motor mounts and flushed the transmission. I am not a technician and I could have told you that the transmission needed to be replaced. This is so disappointing. This is my second Nissan, the first was awesome. I always research everything including new car purchases. After reading multiple complaints online, I can't believe Nissan doesn't have the integrity to step up and back their product. If they stepped up and backed their product, I would probably buy another Nissan.

2006 Nissan Maxima? What a lemon! The car has been meticulously maintained but I just put in $2,100 three months ago to replace the catalytic converter. And I found out yesterday that I now have to replace the transmission for another $3,300! Having now read all the consumer complaints, I'm hoping one more post will help Nissan to step up and do the right thing.

I recently purchased a 2006 Maxima. I have had my car for all of 2 months and it is in the shop, having the transmission replaced. The car has a hard jerk when going from reverse to drive. It always does it on a hill and after being driven for about 30 to 45 minutes. I was lucky enough to have a local dealership that looked at the transmission and identified the problem. My car only has 58k miles. I have loved everything about my car, but now, I am having doubts.

I bought a pre-owned 2006 Nissan Maxima with 62,000 miles and it runs fine up to 8,000 and now at 71k miles, the problem starts. It jerks in 2nd and 3rd shift, and sometimes it makes weird noises. I made a complaint to Nissan and they asked me to drop my vehicle at Nissan dealer for diagnostics, and as expected, they quoted $3,000 to fix this issue. I later talked to Nissan America which took 8 days to tell me that they can't recall or help me. I never had any such issues with my previous cars. What a waste vehicle this is. I never bought a Nissan again.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima for $80,000 with 72,000 miles. I sent it to the shop for a full transmission rebuild.

I brought my 2005 Nissan Maxima in December of 2008 with 52,000 miles, and my car has been in the shop for repairs numerous times due to transmission problems. My tires have been changed numerous times. I am so disappointed with Nissan because I always thought that their cars were so good and reliable. Well, once again, my car is back in the shop. I am so upset!

I tried to find out why my car was jerking. I was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

We bought a brand new 2004 Nissan Maxima . So far, we have had to replace the engine and catalytic converter at 60,000 miles and the transmission around 75,000 miles. We are now having engine problems again. This car was the first new car I have ever owned and has been nothing but a nightmare. I can't believe that Nissan has not recalled the transmission. I find it ironic that they say there is no problem with the transmissions yet they replaced my transmission with the Altima's.

The transmission has been stalling and jerking since 72,000 miles. I purchased an extended warranty for this 2006 Maxima but when I took it to the Nissan Dealership, Nissan's corporate office refused to fix problem. Many Maxima owners on line report the same problem with the same results.

My Nissan Maxima 2000 model (with 110,000 miles) jerks while backing and starts moving forward. This started in December 2010. Initially, the mechanic thought it was the spark plug. We replaced it, and a couple of coils, EGR valve and camshaft sensoft too. On June2011, again, the same issue came-up. This time I added fuel injection cleaner fluid in gas, and it was cleared for two months. End of August 2011, the same problem and the engine will not start if it is in “P” mode. I need to change to "N" mode to start, not sure how long this would work, but the mechanic said that it is a transmission issue, and I need to rebuild or have new transmission. This will cost about $4000.

I bought a brand new 2006 Nissan Maxima in October 2005. The car has really been great though I have always noticed a hard "down gearing" of the car when going down a hill. Lately, though it does have 125,000 miles on it, when changing from 1st to 2nd gear, there has been the same horrible "jerk." I spoke with the local transmission shop and they said that when they see the Nissan come in with transmission problems, it is always the valve body. I need to pay $1,500 and the car would run forever. I took the car this morning to my local Nissan Dealer and he said that it needs a new transmission for $2,900. I am not sure what to do. The Nissan dealer says valve body repair will not last long because the transmission will burn that out. Decisions, decisions.

After months of transmission problems (i.e. jerking, shifting into the wrong gear in the middle of traffic, shifting into neutral while turning a corner, many near-collisions because the car would not shift in the correct gear and go), we took it to a repair shop who told us the same thing that thousands of other Maxima owners have been told. You need a new transmission. Transmissions are on backorder from China, which tells you how many are being used to replace the defective transmission that are in the Maximas. I have a 2004, but have read innumerable posts from people who are having the same problems with 2005 and 2006. We elected to replace the valve body because the Maxima is our only vehicle and we could not be without a car until the backorder comes in. Total bill - $3750. Is Nissan waiting for someone to die before they issue a recall? Can they really afford the bad publicity that Toyota experienced a couple of years ago? They need to do something now to avoid all of that because eventually, someone will die when their transmission drops from third to neutral in 70 mph traffic.

This just makes me sick to read all these posts. My 04 Maxima with 76k miles is having the same transmission problems. The transmission is stuck in 5th gear. This is the 3rd Maxima I've owned. And there will not be a 4th.

I bought a 2009 Maxima SV (top of the line) in November 2010. It had under 30k miles on it when I bought it from Carmax. It has never been wrecked and has only had one prior owner. I have a sun roof with the moon roof in the back.

Same as all the other 06 Nissan Maxima customers. I'm on the way to the dealer tomorrow, but after reading the many problems, I can only guess that after I barely made it home today because my slip light, tcs light and check engine light all came on and the transmission would barely move the car forward from a stopped position without idle going way up, that they will say my transmission needs to be replaced.

As I type this, my 2005 Nissan Maxima is in the shop for a new transmission. The last time I brought it to the shop is to get new motor mounts and a catalytic converter. This car has been a nightmare since day one. I bought it brand new. Now, it has just over 80K miles. It has been in the shop numerous times until I get to the point where I filed a Lemon Law claim. Nissan denied everything. They said all was 'normal' for the car and blamed the issues on me. And I lost the case. But, I was given an extended warranty for no charge. **. Good thing, I got it because I have new motor mounts, new catalytic converters, new motors to move the driver's seat and steering wheel and today's new transmission. And the sunroof rattles, among the many other complaints I've had about the Maxima. I have never ever had this many problems with a car.

I own a 2006 Nissan Maxima with 61,000 miles. Over the last three months, I have been experiencing a hard shift from first to second gear after slowing down from 45 miles per hour. I am concerned after reading all the stories on the Internet about a valve issue inside the transmission. Has anyone had a solution that has worked from either Nissan or anyone else?

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima about a year ago from a used car lot. I am also having the same problems as described from the rest of the consumers here! My car is shifting hard in second gear and down shifting coming to a stop. I thought the transmission fluid was low. Nope, its fine. I have been thinking about getting the transmission fluid changed. But from reading all the people that have filed complaints, it looks like a bought a lemon that I will be stuck making payments on, and, in a short time, having to replace the transmission! I think I am trading in for a U.S. car like Ford or Chevy!

The transmission on my 2004 Maxima is out. The car has been meticulously maintained and has only 83,000 miles.

I have Nissan Maxima 05 SL. It has 79,000 miles and started jerking on low speed and back up. I went through all reviews and everybody have the same problem. I wish Nissan would recall and fix the problem or I'd say never ever buy a Nissan car. Bad experience.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima in March 2011 with around 90,000 miles. A few days after owning the car, I noticed it would jerk hard when changing gears. In May 2011, the jerking became harder and louder. When I stop at a light or stop sign, it won't change gears. And when it's time to go, well, it barely moves. I haven't contacted anyone, but plan to. I also read numerous post dealing with the same problem. These cars need to be recalled!

I purchased my 2005 Maxima brand new and now at 86k miles the transmission goes bad. Who would think that when they purchase a car, the transmission will go out so soon? This is just wrong and Nissan needs to do something about this or recall the vehicles. I will never, ever, as long as I continue to breathe on this earth, purchase another Nissan. Now, I can send my car to where it belongs, the junk yard, because they are junk cars.

We bought a 04 Maxima in 2005. We never had any problems with it, until now. The car jerks every time it switched gears and sometimes makes a loud noise when in reverse to drive. It's at the Nissan dealer for a diagnostic test. I already got a quote for $4,000 for a rebuilt transmission. Ouch!

We purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE with 28K miles in 2008. The car was working fine up until this January at 60K when we noticed jerking while changing gears. I took the car for transmission flush and filter replacement and the car "seemed" fine. Within the last few weeks, I noticed significant jarring/jerking during acceleration. I took the car in and the dealership informed us that we need a transmission. Yes, the car is seven years old, but the car only has 69K miles. The car can suddenly stop at any time. Nissan Corporation needs to do something about this.

I own a 2005 Nissan Maxima that has an uncontrollable and unpredictable transmission. I've called Nissan Consumer Affairs to file a complaint (1-800-6477261) and they refuse to issue a recall. I have also called the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (1-888-3274236). Please call NHTSA and file a complaint. The more complaints they have, the more likely it is for a recall to be issued.

I am experiencing transmission or shifting problems with my 2005 Nissan Maxima. I bought my car with 101,000 miles and after two days of using it, I noticed the problem. I regret buying my car. What a terrible experience. Nissan should recall this vehicle due to so many complaints!

On July 28th 2010, I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima. It had 77,000 miles at the time of purchase. I only had the car for a year but a couple of months later, it started driving hesitant and jerking. I took it to the nearest gas station paying $50.00 to be told that nothing was coming up wrong and that the transmission fluid was dirty and to take it to the Nissan dealer to have the transmission flushed. The price for a flush was $600.00 and I didn't have that kind of money so they charged me $130.00 to diagnose the car. They told me that I needed a new transmission.

I have a Nissan Maxima '05. I also have transmission problems and haven't even finish paying my car. I'm very disappointed with Nissan. I'm definitely not getting another one.

My mom purchased two 2004 Nissan Maxima's (brand new) on the same day. My Nissan had the transmission go out at approximately 55,000 miles. Nissan was gracious enough to replace my transmission.

My car (2005 Nissan Maxima) was experiencing what appeared to be transmission issues around 97k. I took it to the Modern Nissan of Lake Norman (Cornelius, NC) dealership. I was told that nothing was wrong with the transmission per mechanic and service manager. Both encouraged me to take a conservative approach, to drain transmission fluid and come back in 10k miles to do the same thing. There was minor slipping, but within a day there was the hard shifting from park to reverse or drive (vice versa). Not to mention, the dreaded rpm rushed as my car struggled in going up/down in gears one, two and three. Miles and weeks later, my car went into failure safe mode, while driving on the interstate. I literally thought that I was in a car accident, because of my car going from 4th gear to neutral!

I have (should I say had) a 2006 Nissan Maxima; a car that I had hoped to have for a long time. When the transmission failed at 80,000 miles, Nissan Corporate refused to offer me any sort of assistance and in fact, would not even tell me who had made the decision to decline any sort of assistance. After my 3rd Nissan, one that I had serviced meticulously, it was like trying to talk to The Wizard of Oz behind the curtain. So I ended up with an expensive, well-maintained car that was basically worthless. I would give this overall experience a "0" if I could!

I am having the exact same experience with my 2005 Nissan Maxima with 116,000 miles, that others have reported. At first, it was an extreme thump and jerk when I would shift from reverse to drive. I was told I needed new motor mounts, $1,200. About a month later, it started happening again but not only when shifting from reverse to drive, it is also slipping forward and backward every time I come to a stop and again when I accelerate forward. I've been told I need a new transmission, $4000. I have loved my Maxima until now, I am extremely disappointed that Nissan would not address this problem.

Wish I had read all of your posts before we bought our 2006 Maxima with 85,000 miles. We too had the same transmission issues such as jerking, poor acceleration, etc. I thought I would be killed trying to make a left turn into incoming traffic. I wrote a letter to Nissan Consumer Affairs. They said our warranty was expired and that there was nothing they could do. We have had problems with Honda in the past but they responded, paid for the issue and even towing. I guess we're going back to Honda. It's a shame all Japanese companies aren't as honorable. Shame on you Nissan. I will let everyone know that you didn't do the right thing.

If you are having transmission problems with your Nissan Maxima, please call Nissan Consumer Affairs to file a complaint at 1-800-647-7261, as well as the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236. A recall should be issued for this problem.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and I have encountered transmission problems. My vehicle gears are slipping and recently on May 2011 the vehicle on my way home was not changing gears anymore. This happened at 79000 miles. Nissan says they cannot do anything about.

I have bought a 2006 Nissan Maxima, which has a transmission problem. It is jerking & slipping at the first, second and third gears. It has about 93,500 miles on it.

We own a 2004 Nissan Maxima with 60,000 miles on it. The transmission started to act up on us and we have spent the last 9 months between dealerships and transmission shops trying to fix it. Still the car is on limp mode and we cannot drive it. We have emailed before with no response. I have searched on the internet and have found that others with this model car has had the same problem. This should be recalled or class action law suit here. Please respond with a resolution.

Own a 2004 Nissan Maxima. Has been replacing engine coils for two months now. After that issue was resolved, Catalytic converter malfunctioned. Now, transmission is slipping. Car will run fine for ten minutes, then transmission won't shift any longer. Mechanic says I need a new transmission. Car has had several issues with motor mounts over the years, window motors, steering wheel binding, noise from timing chain. It has been a real nightmare. I purchased a Nissan thinking I would drive carefree for many, many years. Very disappointed.

I have a 2005 Maxima with the EXACT same problems as the other thousands of posts. I've replaced the transmission fluid ($387), changed the motor mounts ($600), and then called Nissan consumer affairs (1.800.647.7261). They told me to pay ($100) for a certified Nissan dealer to tell me what I already knew. I got the diagnosis done, called them with the results ALL for them to tell me they can't cover it because my car has too many miles and it's out of warranty.

I purchased a Nissan 07 Maxima and the transmission is bad after 55,000 miles. The powertrain covers that, but now I am being told that I need front motor mount. It seems like, this is widespread and Nissan is not doing anything about it. I think a class action lawsuit would get their attention.

I am very upset and angry with the Nissan in general right now. I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima with just over 60,000 miles on it; I’ve just had to replace my front and back struts, and now I also need to replace my transmission. I have done some research, and this is a very well known problem with this model. Why has Nissan not recalled anything, or paying to fix the problems? It’s ridiculous. They make and sell a car knowing it’s going to have faulty parts.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima. Like many of you, I am experiencing a transmission problem. It is having trouble shifting, and drops out of gear while shifting. It's getting pretty bad. It seemed to be very unsafe driving the car. The dealer said we just need a transmission flush. I am not at all confident that it will solve the problem.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima. After 60000 miles, my transmission is gone!

My 2006 Nissan Maxima, with 96,000 miles, began having training problems one year ago. The dealership in Lakeland said that its motor mounts for $600.00. The car hesitates and then jerks into first gear. It does the same for reverse. Sometimes, at a very low speed, it will skip.

My wife has a 2005 Nissan Maxima (116000 miles), which I just paid $3000 to rebuild the transmission. The problems experienced were delayed gear contact to make the car go and very hard jerking into gear. This would happen at every other stop light. The transmission has been rebuilt and we are still having the same problems.

I purchased a used 2005 Nissan Maxima from Launders Nissan in '05. My transmission went out in '09. When I took my car into the dealership, it was out of warranty because of mileage.

Like all that is stated, I have had all the same problems. I own a 2004 Maxima; and just recently, I experienced the kick or slip on the down shift, as well, in the take off from 1st to 2nd and have spent well over 1500$ with motor mounts, and a valve rod (whatever it is called). Anyway, it's still not working; and after reading the complaints that sound just like the ones I have, it's the transmission, and yeah, the car will sit in the garage and rot to hell. However, I can't keep placing money in a car. What Nissan needs to do is come off their high horse and realize that this is apparently widespread in this model.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Maxima two years ago. For the past year, I have been feeling my transmission as it switches from first to second gear but for the past couple of weeks the problem has elevated drastically.

I own a 2004 Nissan Maxima and have been experiencing a hard jerk when the transmission shifts from first to second gear and also downshifts from second to first gear. The problem started around 75,000 miles and has gotten progressively worse over the last year.

My 2006 Nissan Maxima has transmission issues at 63,000 miles. I took it to a mechanic and now am taking it to Nissan for an official verdict. I’m still paying on this car until April 2012 and I might have to spend $6000 on a new transmission for a 2006 Maxima with 63,000 miles.

I purchased a 2006 Maxima in July 2006. At about 80,000 miles, I started to notice a slight jerk when I would shift gears, i.e., from park to reverse and from reverse to drive. I have always kept up the oil changes and have had the transmission serviced according to the schedule in the owner's manual. The pause/jerk action wasn't happening all of the time but over time, it started happening more often. Since I drive the car all of the time, I had my husband drive it a couple of times and he kept saying he didn't feel it. On the last try, he finally felt what I had been talking about. He then took it to the local Nissan dealer and they told him that the valve body was bad and needed to be replaced at a tune of $1800-2000. Whoa! I was shocked that a 4.5 year old (at that time) car needed a major transmission repair.

I own a 2006 Nissan Maxima. I now have over 120,000 miles on the vehicle. I took it in to a Nissan dealer because I was convinced that the transmission was gone in it. They ran a diagnostic check and told me the transmission was fine and that I had a defective motor mount which they believed was causing the jerking and surging in the vehicle. The mount cost $845. I picked the vehicle up and it was doing the same thing. I had the service manager ride with me and he agreed that it was indeed the transmission. They also agreed to deduct the cost of the mount from the cost of the transmission, which was $3200.

I own 2005 Maxima with 57,000 miles on it. Car was always well taken care of. But slipping and bang noise coming from transmission had been noticed since about 30,000 miles. But recently, it is really getting bad. It does the same when switched from park to drive. And then, there's this terrible squeaking noise coming from driver's side front wheel. I changed strut, new brake pads, and wheel bearing; and it's nothing better.

In 2004, I purchased a Nissan Maxima 2004. Lately, I started to notice that it failed to accelerate across a busy intersection due to a defective transmission. I need to fix it, but it costs a lot. Is there any recall/rebate? What is the solution?

I purchased a new 2010 Maxima in May of last year. In March 2011, someone broke into my car from the passenger side back window. The alarm did not come on, and the robbers stole items in my car. I would like to know why the alarm wasn't activated through the windows. This is giving robbers a good invitation to break in cars because they know the alarm will not go off.

I have 2004 Nissan Maxima, and since I bought the car, it has been having steering and transmission front strut problem. Now it has 61,000, I bought it 3 years ago with 27,000. So let’s do the math. The car is 7 years old, 61,000 miles, that's 8,714.2857 miles a year and my transmission needs to be replaced along all struts and motor mounts, and no matter how hard Nissan tried at dealership and the tire shop where I just, 2 months ago, bought 4 brand new tires, still I have to drive with the wheel like I’m going left all the time to keep it straight because when you straightened wheel out, the car dives hard right. Also, within last year, the passenger side has had wheel bearing replaced strut and control arm plus outer tie rod end link.

Three years after purchasing my new Nissan Maxima, I started having problems with the tires going flat. After several trips back to the dealership, it was determined that the wheels were corroding, causing a gap between them and the tires. The car is still under warranty but Nissan wants me to split the cost of wheels, which I paid $1500 additional when I bought the car.

I purchased a 2004 Maxima in 2005. I have the transmission replaced in 2009 and now they said I need another transmission and three motor mounts. I will never buy another Nissan again. I have had several cars in my life and never have I had the problems this car has given me.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima in 2005 from Capital Nissan. When I got to 70,000 miles, I had to replace the transmission. I took it to Passport Nissan. Not only the transmission, but the motor mounts that cost me around $6600.00. That was in 2009. Now when I put the car in reverse and back to drive, it jumps. So I took it back to the Nissan dealer and they are telling me I need another transmission and 3 motor mounts. Now they say it will cost around $7800.00 to fix. I have a little over 138,000 in the car. I might as well just buy a new car if I was to get it fixed. I have never had this many issues with a car. My wife has a 1994 Sentra and has never had transmission problem. My son and nephew have a 2000 Max and 2003 Max and they brought them used and they are not having these issues. I have owned several cars in my life, Fords, Honda, Toyota, Chevy, Mitsubishi, and have never had this problem. I will never buy another Nissan. I would not take one if you give it, too.

I have been experiencing major problems with my 2006 Maxima. It shifts violently into gear and caused near crashes. Most of the time, it slips into gear or either misses gear as it is changing. I took it to a Transmission Specialist today and he could not read anything on his machine. I've only had the car for a couple of years and am extremely disappointed because I thought Nissans were good cars, one of the best. As a single mother, I simply cannot afford the estimated amount it would cost to repair/rebuild the transmission. It seems there should be something that can be done to resolve this issue before lives are lost. I was told that I needed to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealership and obtain a diagnosis from them (which I will do) before they could proceed any further.

I had a 2005 Nissan Maxima. The transmission was going bad; there's hard jerking when shifting. There are numerous complaints that after 60,000 miles, these trannies go out. A recall should be made. I am a single mother, and this is my only vehicle.

I purchased a Nissan Maxima from Carmax on 6-20-10. And now I am having transmission problems. I returned to Carmax to inform them of the problem and I was told they don't take outside extended warranties. So I went to a Nissan dealership on Eastern Ave., and was told that I had to sign a contract and pay $500.00 to them to break the transmission down. They spoke to someone from the extended warranty office and if the claim is denied through a fault of my own, I would also have to pay $4,200.00 for a new transmission, and I haven't even had this car for a year.

The 2005 Nissan Maxima. Its transmission is just like everyone else, keeps slipping, feels like you are getting rear ended or just a big kick from behind. Only has 76,000 on it. Pretty sad!

I have the same problem as everyone else with the transmission in a 2005 Maxima. The car bucks and jerks and now won't go any faster the 10mph without slipping. I can't drive anywhere work to the store anywhere. Driving in reverse is fine, no problem. I had tranny fluid flushed and replaced. I'm going to see if it is a sensor in the tranny that is no good.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima in May 2009 from Jack Ingram motors with 60000 miles. Excited about my new purchase, I thought this was a great car. Then 3 months later after purchasing the car, the ABS completely shut down. The warranty was expired so I was faced with an $1800 bill to replace the system.

I will never and I repeat never buy another Nissan! Like everyone else has complained, I too bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima. I have never had this many issues with a car before. I too had to get motor mounts, transmission flush and eventually a new transmission. After taking my car several times to Nissan (they kept saying they couldn't replicate the problem), my warranty expired and of coarse that's when I needed a new transmission.

This caused me to waste money that I don’t have.

I purchased a used 2006 Nissan Maxima SL in April of 2008. The vehicle had about 21,500 miles on it. I have driven the vehicle without any major problems until February 2011, when I noticed the transmission was slipping when changing gears. It also was jerking repeatedly while changing into 2nd and 3rd gear. I was told by a Nissan Service Advisor that my car needed a completely new transmission. The repairs were covered by the power train warranty due to the mileage on the vehicle. At 59K the Nissan Maxima needed a brand new transmission. They also told me that the motor mounts needed to be replaced as soon as possible. The quoted me $1800 for parts and labor to replace the motor mounts and I refused.

I have an '04 Maxima and my car started making noise. I took it in to the dealer. It was still under warranty, but they refused to make any repairs because the oil was dirty. They talked me into flushing the engine. I did not know any better. My boyfriend told me I should never do that as it will ruin the motor. Well, it didn't last 6 months from that point. Now, my transmission is slipping and it has nothing to do with how I completed the preventive maintenance. They should have checked my solenoid valves, knowing from all the above complaints about this vehicle. My boyfriend replaced the 3.5 already $3500 and now, he is going to get me a transmission. But I think Nissan should pay for all of these repairs, plus the ones above.

I have a 2004 Maxima, and I am having very bad transmission issues. When I take off it jerks real bad, with hard shifting right around the 20-25 MPH shift gear. When I am slowing down, or about to come to a stop, it also kicks and jerks, when it gears down to 1st and 2nd. I also got a transmission rebuilt but it did not solve the problem.

Nissan sells defective cars and fails to stand behind their product. In 2006, we purchased a Nissan Maxima 2006 with 60,000-mile, 5-year warranty. In November 2010, we noted it was shifting differently, but it still worked fine. We contacted Future Nissan Roseville, CA. They said not to worry as it was a result of lower winter temperatures, "All Maximas do that". This shift issue grew slightly worse.

I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima that has developed a transmission problem at only 71,000 miles. The Nissan dealership says that I must replace the transmission or have the valve, that is sticking when I shift from 1st to 2nd or from 2nd to 1st, replaced. To replace the transmission or to change the valve is going to cost me somewhere between $2,500 to $3,500. I don't believe that a car with only 71,000 miles should be required to replace the transmission. Judging from all the complaints on the internet about the 2005 Nissan Maxima, I believe the problem is far more widespread and should be investigated.

I've owned a 2005 Nissan Maxima for 2 years now (I'm still paying for it with the bank). I love the car but I've had my share of problems with it in the 2 years I've owned it. The biggest problem I have with it is the transmission. It kicks really hard when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (it knocks your head back). I took it to Nissan and they said the transmission needed a flush ($200), so I did but it continued kicking. I took it back to Nissan, they drove it and told me it needed motor mounts ($2,000). I got the motor mounts replaced at Firestone Auto Care for $1,700. It continued kicking, but not as hard because it had new motor mounts. It has been 3k miles since the mounts were put on and there shot again because of the transmission jerking this hard.

2003 Nissan Maxima. My daughter had an accident, passenger Airbag Deployed. Drivers Didn't.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima. About 6 months ago, my car started jumping when putting it in gear and my RPM hand jumps up to 3 and 4 before my car wants to take off. I was told I needed motor mounts, they have been replaced and my car is still doing the same thing.

Among many that were sold, I got a 2005 Nissan Maxima SE with a faulty transmission. No recall has been granted. I purchased this vehicle, new for $32,000, from its original owner. When you searched "2005 Nissan transmission", you will see hundreds with the exact same problem. There is no repairs that can fix the transmission problems we have. My car is a death trap!

My 2004 Maxima, 93,000 miles, jerks hard when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 1st gear. AAMCO Transmission said this is a common problem with this transmission as I have discovered from others who had the same problem with low miles and from the dealership.

I have been having major problems with transmission. I took it to several dealerships and they explained to me that the motor mounts need to be replaced. Also, the transmission needs to be serviced. Well, I got these things done and cost me several hundred dollars. I am still having the same problem that I started with --the jerking not pulling off.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima and I have too much problem with the transmission. I paid to rebuild but I have the same problem again. Only 85000 miles. I took the car to the dealer and they said it's nothing they can do. I will never buy a Nissan again.