Timing chain problem with 2005 nissan maxima. After having my transmission replaced (different complaint), the dealer told me that there was a known problem with the timing chain guides breaking and that my timing chain and corresponding parts needed to be replaced for $1600. I thought this was a problem because my car is not old and should not need this repair. I did research on the internet and found hundreds of cases with the same defect in nissan maxima's. I would like my complaint heard and a possible recall done if possible. This is clearly a nissan defect and problem and not normal wear and tear on the car.
2005 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints
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Transmission failure with 2005 nissan maxima. At about 60,000 miles I noticed my transmission slipping from 1st and 2nd gears. Then it got progressively worse and started jerking when coming to a stop. I took it to nissan dealer and they said that I needed a new transmission and that it would cost about $4000. After replacing the transmission the problem is gone and car is back to normal. I did research on the internet and found hundreds of cases with the exact same problem. How can I get my complaint heard and reconciled because this is truly a nissan defect and not just ordinary wear and tear on the car. I thought initially I just had bad luck. This was not the case.
2005 maxima had less than 77,000 miles on it and the transmission needed to be replaced. It is not covered under warranty which is only 60,000 miles. Nissan is well aware of the problem with the 05 maxima but has refused to issue a recall.
No events leading up to the failure. One day (72k miles) the transmission just started jerking horribly between first and second gear during acceleration and deceleration. The transmission fluid was changed as advised but did not fix the problem. Now I am being told by local shops and dealers that I will have to replace the transmission with costs up to $4000!!!
December 2007 - took car into nissan dealer because transmission was hesitating and slamming hard into the "drive" gear. Dealer discovered transmission needed to be replaced. January 2008, I received my car back with a reman transmission from nissan. February through may 2008 - took car into dealer a few more times due to issue with transmission again. October 2008 - returned car again to nissan because issue with transmission was occurring more frequently. Told me it was due to (2) torn engine mounts. I replaced them by my own local mechanic. A few days after they were replaced, the transmission was acting up again. Took car back to my mechanic and he said the (2) rear engine mounts were cracked/torn. I ended up replacing those as well. One week later, the issue came back. October-november 2008 - took car back to the same nissan dealer 3 more times and even after showing the service manager and the head technician the problem they told me that it was "normal" and there was nothing wrong with the transmission. The problem with the transmission is still an issue and was never resolved.
Transmission problem w/ 2005 nissan maxima. Have done all recommended service and been to several repair shops who can not find a problem. The transmission jerks into 2nd and 3rd gear when accelerating and stopping in such a manner that shakes all passengers. I have found that many owners are experiencing the same problem w/ no answers from the manufacturer.
Problems with the transmission. Has been advise that transmission needs to be replaced.
2004 & 2005 nissan maxima transmission problems. I own a '05 nissan maxima se and am experiencing the same problem as hundreds (thousands?) of other owners are. The car has trouble shifting from 1-2 and 2-3 and jerks forward like you are being hit from behind. There are times that you worry that you can even make it home safely! When you take it into the dealer they let you know that you need a whole new transmission at about $4,000. This is clearly a wide spread problem and needs to be recalled by nissan immediately! If I was the only one having the problem I would understand but please check out this website for more descriptions! Http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_61092.html.
I have a 2008 maxima se which I purchased last year. The car continues to jerk (hard) when the car is shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, and it also happens on the downshift from 2nd to 1st. The car was problem-free for the 1st year but for the past 3-4 months it has been a nightmare. The jerking gets so bad, it feels like you're getting punched! The problem is intermittent and rarely occurs on the highway. Please let me know how I can get this defective vehicle fixed...at no cost to the owner since it's obviously a manufacture problem. I have spoke with other nissan maxima owners and have read several forums and they are experiencing the same problem!
My 2005 nissan maxima se has been bucking and jerking from first to second gear since 60,000 (now has 64,000) accelerating and braking. It's been happening regularly (every time I drive) for over a month now. Transmission fluid is fine, not sure what the problem is. I have heard that many others have had this problem with 2004 and 2005 models.
2005 nissan maxima automatic tramission jerks or buckles when switching from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Dealership will not help. 90000 miles on car.
I am having the same problems as indicated with other consumers. My care jerks. I have replaced the axles, air flow meter, AC line, ignition coil, spark plugs, alternator, etc. Currently, the timing change and tensioner needs repairing, the axles again from the jerking. I am a single mother who can not afford all of these repairs. I do not know what else to do. I will never buy another maxima. I also have had a diagnostic and it revealed 1 problem and once fix I still continue to have more problems on top of the jerking. Enough is enough.
I own a 2005 nissan maxima with approximately 63,000miles. I have been having transmission problems, mainly jerking going from 1st to 2nd gear and vice versa when downshifting from 2nd to 3rd. I have gotten it inspected and transmission flush was done, but the problem still persist. Being that my vehicle is no longer under warranty, nissan is asking for $6000 for a new transmission. I'm not the only one with this problem. Please click on the link attached so you can see the numerous amount of other maxima owners with the same issue http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_61092_3.html.
My 2005 maxima has 47,000 miles. Recently, the car chokes while stopping as the car is down shifting back into 1st gear before stopping. Sometime while accelerating the car will jump into the next gear. This vehicle is automatic trasmission.
Dt: the consumer stated she bought a 2005 nissan maxim 3.5 sl on november 15, 04. Towards the end of may she took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine service because she complained about the vehicle not accelerating after having come to a complete stop. *ak
Dt: consumer bought new nissan maxima 2005 and had driven vehicle for a few days when while parked at work, a co-worker noted there was "black stuff" which was suspected to be brake fluid. Concerned, called dealership and dealer said not to drive vehicle because of the distance but please go to the nearest dealership there was a definite safety issue. A local dealer accepted vehicle and was kept for 4 days and determined it needed a new axle and also replaced a new brake boot as well. Told dealership from where vehicle was purchased and they said do not let that dealership make those repairs-they would come and tow vehicle back. Dealer towed vehicle. The dealer has had vehicle for over 1 week and no repairs have been made. They claim repair is in process. Dealer has not confirmed what the problem was however the secondary dealership insists it was a broken axle on the front passenger side. *note* consumer discovered she did not have VIN available to provide upon filing a complaint.
I purchased a nissan maxima sl at the start of november 2004. A harness inside the engine containing a sensor to detect engine knocks was damaged by a rodent. This caused the engine to misfire which caused the transmission to buck, stop shifting, change speed of the car on it's own,lose acceleration, not shift, shift suddenly and put the driver in a situation where if they did not compensate they could be injured or killed. The problem started when I bought the car and worsened over the next three thousand miles of driving. The dealer and manufacturer ignored the problem and said they could not duplicate it until I said I would pay for them to plug the engine into a diagnostic computer. At this point they found a misfire code, the problem was identified my the master mechanic and the dealer replaced the harness at my expense! The manufacture refused to take responsibility for a dangerous defect. This is a defect in their computer logic and/or design. A sensor malfunction should not cause an engine misfire and transmission to fail. Note the date of november 3 2004 indicates that the problem started when I purchased the car and it continued until the harness was replaced. I have contacted the manufacturer many times and they are not returning my calls. The master mechanic said he has seen this problem many times before which tells me that this is perhaps a long standing problem that nissan chooses to ignore.
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