2004 Nissan Maxima: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Transmission · 186,000 miles · SC

I just purchased the vehicle this year as a used vehicle. The vehicle has started to jerking and would not accelerate when I press the gas. It takes at least 1 minute then the RPM shoots up. Sometimes I feel that I am going to get whiplash from all the jerking this vehicle does. I should not have to pay for a new transmission when nissan knew about the transmission in these vehicles. They should be hold accountable for their actions and replace all the transmissions in these vehicles and pay other individuals back their money that has already paid to replace their transmission.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Transmission · 100,120 miles · CA

Transmission failure at 100k miles

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently when downshifting and would sometimes stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While reversing the vehicle, the gear jerked, vibrated, and hesitated to shift into drive. The failure occurred on numerous occasions prior to receiving a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid and serviced the transmission. The contact stated that the dealer's remedy did not prevent the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · 86,000 miles · IL

Vehicle is showing early signs of transmission failure. When slowing down, down shifting to the lower gear is harsh. The gear is slammed into position and decelerates the vehicle abruptly. After researching this, many other consumers have had complete transmission failure which LED to a repair cost between $3000 and $6000. I fear that during the winter time, control of the vehicle could be lost in snowy conditions due to a sudden deceleration leading into a severe accident.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · IL

Transmission failed at 76,000 miles. Nissan would not help in repairs. Failed again @ 139,000 miles. Safety issue would be when car stops completely and your car could get rear ended and/or when it just all of the sudden slows even when accelerating. All this with little ones in the car!

Filed Apr 19, 2015 · Transmission · 187,616 miles · MD

Transmission failure - I was driving my vehicle on the highway with my 1 year old child when all of a sudden the transmission slipped and failed. I went from doing 50 to 5 on the highway in front of an 18 wheeler. Luckily I am a good driver and used my senses to pull over as quickly and safely as possible.

Filed Mar 15, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 115,000 miles · AZ

The 2004 nissan maxima suffers from a common issue within the transmission. The valve body causes premature transmission failure within these cars. This results in sudden hard jerking / delayed shifting when changing gears in their automatic transmission. This means loss of control occurs when the transmission finally catches itself since the car will continue to rev higher than normal. Overtime the car will experience slow acceleration, due to the car being thrown into a safety mode unexpectedly which keeps the car in a "5th" gear state. Also, because of the codes this faulty part will throw, a vehicle with this transmission will not pass certain state emissions. Repairs are upwards to thousands of dollars, and unfortunately replacing it with the same part will only be a temporary fix. This is a major safety concern because it dramatically reduces the response time, and puts the driver at serious risk.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CO

The automatic transmission began to slip at about 63,000 miles. It continues to get worse and occasionally delays in engaging in drive especially after shifting out of reverse. From what I have read this is a common problem that nissan refuses to address and may result in transmission failure.

Filed Dec 7, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 109,567 miles · CA

When driving the car, it slams into 2nd gear and/or hesitates shifting into it. When idle and shifting from reverse to drive or from drive to reverse, there is a 2-3 delay and the car jerks and slams into that gear. The jerk is aggressive and can cause in injury. The car does not shift smoothly and constantly jerks and slams into gear. After having the vehicle diagnosed, they mechanics say it will either need a new valve body or new transmission on a car with 112k miles on it. This is a common issue for 2004-2006 nissan maxima owners and is very dangerous and expensive.

Filed Oct 22, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · VA

In 2012 my 2004 nissan maxima would not change gears properly. It would jerk, idle up, and take a while to change gears. The transmission was replaced by a nissan dealership in 2012 for $3,725.64. Since having my transmission replaced, I spoke to about 5 owners of a 2004 nissan maxima that I met at the gas station or grocery store parking lot who told me they had the same issue and had the transmission replaced. There are tons of complaints on line. Apparently, there is an issue with the nissan transmission but nissan is not taking responsibility. Please help us in this effort to investigate and receive reimbursement for the transmission problems. Thank you very much

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · NC

While pulling out into a enter section of a main road in morning traffic my transmission went out causing me to almost be t-boned. This needs to be looked into before someone gets hurt or worst.