Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the transmission began to slip out of gear. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the recurring failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ...updated 08-03-12
2005 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a very hard jerk while shifting into the next gear. The contact also stated that the vehicle sometimes experienced difficulty starting. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties covering the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact should take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted in and out of gear, especially third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Transmission is slipping, especially at low speeds and when putting car into or out of reverse. When the transmission slips out of drive the engine revs and there is a sudden jerk. The car also jerks whenever switching from reverse to drive. The transmission failures are becoming more frequent. The car has 70k+ miles and research shows that transmission failure is a common problem with this car at this mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle jerked while changing gears. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic stated that there was a problem with the transmission. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 120,200.
Vehicle started shaking/jerking when pressing breaks for a red light, continued shaking/jerking as I was pressing on the break. Shaking and loud noise when car is turned on, jerking of gears as I am driving on freeway, seems to jump gears and takes a long time to catch itself on automatic gear changes. Have had this car since brand new and has given all kids of problems. For the last few years I've invested too much on repairs and replacement of parts that had no reason to fail. I expected this car to be a dependable and reliable vehicle based on the reputation of the maker. Love the internal features of comfort and luxury but this car fails where it counts....the transmission and under the hood workings. ---I read other complaints about a foul odor in the car... I have recently experienced that strange/stinky odor in my car and thought it was milk or food my kids left in the car...I tend to have my car very clean and after a thorough inspection haven't been able to identify the source of the odor...after reading the other entries I can say it comes from the car itself as other's are experiencing the same thing.
My 2005 nissan maxima's automatic transmission is jerking when shifting into reverse. The transmission also is not switching to the proper gear when going from a stopped to an accelerated movement.
While entering highway from side road, transmission halted as though stuck in overdrive. I accelerated, but the engine just would not go. A truck had to brake hard to avoid collision. After a few seconds the car started to accelerate like a standard transmission had bee started in 4th or 5th gear. I have gone online to forums to see that nissan has been having this same problem for sometime. These cars need to be recalled to check for this latent defect that can result in someone getting killed.
My automatic transmission is slipping both in lower gears and at times, at acceleration. Additionally, I put the car in reverse to back out of my driveway. When I put the car in drive, it takes a couple of seconds to go into drive, but then jumps hard into gear. So hard like I've been hit. Luckily I don't live on a busy street. This is dangerous and from my research many 2005 nissan maxima owners are having the same problems. I just started research after learning that a friend of my daughter's whose parent owns a 2005 maxima is having the same problems. This should be a recall.
I bought this 2005 maxima used and not long after I bought it, the transmission would lag in the shifting then when it shifted into gear it would lurch. (feels like being kicked by a mule.) it happens on & off but has become more frequent especially in bumper to bumper traffic. There's also a foul smell noted when this happens like rotten eggs. I read reviews that confirmed my suspicions about the transmission. Of course every time it has been checked out it wouldn't do it, and no computer check showed anything. Nissan is aware of this problem, there really needs to be a recall on these transmission never buy another nissan again, and that's just sad because that's all I have ever owned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated the transmission failed in second gear. Whenever the vehicle was shifted from second to first gear, there was a loud noise before shifting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted who advised that a regional representative would be contacted for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 100,000.
Slam shifting into reverse and drive, intermittent rev limitations, high revs with no transmission engagement, stall & rough idle, feels like someone slams into the back of me when I come to a stop, car revs up and then hard jerks forward very dangerous to drive, nissan refuses to acknowledge there is a problem with the CVT transmission and someone is going to be killed.
Transmission jerked hard and car turned off. The tranny no longer engages into drive and literally jumps into reverse.
I bought a 2005 nissan maxima about a year ago and the past couple of months (just right over 100k miles), I have noticed major jerking and pulling while driving or shifting gears. It is an automatic, but when I start to go, it takes it a few seconds to get in gear and jerks. I have heard many others have the same issue with 2004-2005 models. Are there any recalls as of yet? I have always heard great things about maximas and do not want to have to replace my transmission, especially this early on! Please help! Thank you!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the shifter gear would not shift out of neutral. The contact had to shut the engine off for a moment to be able to shift the gear selector into drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggesting they buy the vehicle back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle would jerk when the gear shift was moved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the valve cover body had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. There were no further repairs performed. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
My car has a shifting problem. It shifts very hard between 1 and 2 gear. It will also rev to high RPM when going down hills. This has been going on for years. Last year I took it to a nissan mechanic and had the motor mounts replaced and that helped some, but the car still shifts very hard and bucks like a bronco. I only have 123000 miles on it and it should not be acting like this. I've read many complaints on this year model and all the issues people are having with their transmissions. I thought maybe I just got a lemon, but it seems there was a lot of lemons in this model and year car.
1. Takes about 5 seconds to click into gear after the shift lever is put in "d" 2. Very hard jerky shifts between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st and accompanied by loud clunking noise. 3. Transmission slips out of gear during regular driving allowing the engine to rev freely then jerking back into gear with a loud clunk. The is followed by a burnt oil / electrical type smell that gets inside the car and evident outside after stopping.
I have had my 2005 nissan maxima for almost 3 years. Purchased it from used car dealership. The first year I had it, I had to get a transmission. I purchased a transmission for about 3000, and still having the same problem as before. The car is really nice except for the transmission. I found out I am not the only one complaining. I had taken it to several transmission places for them to look at it, but they all say these cars have that problem, and they think it should be a recall on these vehicle for that reason. Please help. I do not want to purchase another car, but I have to have transportation.
Transmission problems started around 98k. I have been told by a transmission shop that it needs to be replaced or rebuilt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk when shifting gears. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.
When accelerating the car jerks/shifts very hard and when slowing down the shifting is very harsh to the point that it will shut off in the middle of traffic. The transmission specialist says that we need a new transmission, however, there seems to be a manufacturer defect. Any transmission that comes from the nissan dealership will eventually result in the same safety hazard. When I researched the problem, there are numerous complaints filed with the nissan corporation, yet they refuse to recall or take responsibility for this problem that can lead to serious injury/accident or even death.
Transmission started to fell slipping at 60,000 miles. Slipping and shifting hard progressing from bad to worse until the transmission stop completely. I called nissan they said there were no recalls on this issue. Even though there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints of peoples who are having very similar issues with this year and model car. This has been a nightmare for me ( a person on disability) I need help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact was driving under 40 MPH when the vehicle failed to shift gears properly. The check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,290 and the current mileage was 49,340.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the check engine and slip lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle proceeded to stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that it jerked while shifting into first gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the transmission failed and would cause the vehicle to jerk violently. The failure was so severe that when shifting gears, the contact believed that the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was advised that the transmission gears were destroyed. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.
Car clunks going into reverse at times and slips gears often.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked when shifting gears and when decelerating. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the transmission was previously replaced once under warranty. The failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Time: 1630 hrs; place: arlington, tx; temp: 90 degrees; traffic stop and go for an hour on highway 121. After continuous depression of the clutch to drive vehicle in traffic at less than 5 MPH the clutch resistance fell to nothing and the clutch pedal stayed to the floor. I was able to make my way out of the congested traffic using 5th and 6th gear while trying to avoid all stops. I was able to make it to a convenience store and after 30 minutes there was barely enough clutch pressure to put my vehicle in gear to get back on the highway to drive home. At my exit again I had no clutch pressure and had to pull into another convenience store. I called for a tow truck and after waiting for 20 minutes the was clutch pressure to drive home, only 1 mile away. I cancelled the tow. This morning I now have full pressure and the vehicle drives like normal. I have researched the internet and found other nissan maxima's and altima's with the same exact problem. This is not a one vehicle incident!!! There is definitely something wrong with the clutch system in hot weather, stop and go traffic. This situation needs to be looked at.
When my nissan shifts from first to second the engine races and no increase in speed. When it shifts from third to fourth gear there is a hard shift and jerking. When you come to a complete stop the car will not shift and the engine just races.
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