2004 Nissan Maxima: engine failure

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 8,000 miles · CA

I bought a brand new nissan maxima 2004. After driving for 5 years, it has given nothing but headache and stress. It would not accelerate or would be jerking/shaking after stepping on the accelerator. While driving in the freeway, my car would slow down and couldn't drive pass 20 mile per hour, then engine died. I had replaced catalytic converter ,sensors, mufflers,brakes. And the problems still haven't resolved. As of today, I don't have a car, it is at the dealer for diagnostic.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 51 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes and proceeded to function normally. The contact stated that four years prior to the recent failure, the same symptoms lead to the contact having to replace the engine and the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated whenever he shifted from first to second gear and then second to third gear. The failure occurred while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the engine mounts; yet, the failure continued to occur. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer twice to no avail. The nissan manufacturer was not notified. Normal routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2010 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · NJ

2004 nissan maxima, my wife car driven only to and from work (77,000 miles) has been nothing but trouble, motor mounts, engine replacement, dealership service lies to perform work and charge for problems they know couldn't be corrected, transmission slippage is the latest and codes which nobody can seem to describe, if the dealership can't fix it who can!!! The latest problem is the transmission, after reading all the comments from nissan customers, I do not have the money or time to invest in a never ending problem so all I will do is add a transmission additive to try to reduce this problem. Something has to be done immediately, nissan has to be held accountable immediately and the nissan dealership should be accountable for performing services that know will not cure the issues at hand. This is a disgrace and people should not have to be ripped off to benefit a large corporation like nissan. Thank you for taking the time to hear my voice.

Filed Jul 28, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving between 20-35 MPH, the vehicle slips and stalls in and out of gear. The failure also occurs between first and second gears. Occasionally, the transmission kicks into gear, but it is so severe that the vehicle finally accelerates to a very high speed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that new engine mounts were needed. He did not believe that new engine mounts would correct the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the transmission failed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

Filed May 5, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · VA

My car is jerking and bucking bad. There are thousands of people out there with the same problem and nissan is not doing anything about this. I have had my transmission fluid flushed and it has not helped. Others have had valve body work done and even replaced the transmission. The cars are still doing the same. The transmissions had to have been poorly built. Something needs to be done. I am still paying on the car and having major car issues. Nissan needs to be responsible. *tr the consumer was also informed the vehicle needed a new engine. The cd player had to repaired and the air conditioner failed. Updated 01/21/10.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 42,000 miles · VA · fire

I have had numerous ignition coils replaced over the course of the last 16 months. Several times incurring weeks without the vehicle. There have been several electrical problems resulting in part replacement and the engine catching on fire. Nissan corporate sent technicians to research the issue and had to replace the engine as a result of the fire, saying fortunately I stopped the vehicle before the fire got out of control. Under the hood was charred and melted plastic and oil. Since having the engine replaced, I have gone 9 months and have the same problems with coil failures and replacement. I am perusing lemon law action at this time but need to see what else can be done. I am at the point where I have no confidence in the vehicle and everytime I smell something out of the ordinary, I fear that I will see more smoke and another fire. The technician said the ground wire from the battery was shorting out against the body of the engine and transmission. The wire that was replace 9 months ago was replaced again two weeks ago for corroding completely through and making contact with the engine again.