I have had my 2005 nissan maxima for 7 months and since I have purchased this car I have noticed jerking. When I put the car in drive it hesitates for 3-5 seconds then it jerks. When it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear it jerks. When it down shifts from 2nd to 1st it jerks. When driving in stop and go traffic sometimes it doesn't respond when pressing the gas pedal, it hesitates for about 3 seconds and then jerks really hard then takes off. Please do something about this issue. I have taken the car to different shops to get it worked on but when they tell me it will cost $3000 for a transmission repair I have gone back to pick up my car because I can't afford the prices.
2005 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints
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Transmission problems. The car has a hard jerk when putting into gear. Sometimes while driving there is a delay in the shift change causing the vehicle to idle hard.
Severe transmission problems! 1. When slowing down around a turn, upon accelerating, there was a hard knock. Almost felt as if I had gotten rear ended. 2. When slowing down to a stop, shifting from 3 to 2 was also very hard 3. Sometime when slowing down, I would put the transmission in neutral to avoid #2 above. When I would put transmission back into drive, the car would shift hard from first to second and then to third. 4. When coasting downhill, it would intermittently feel as if I was applying the brakes.
Transmission failure. Was replaced at my expense for 3000.00 dollars and now march 9 , 2014 it has failed again. I suspect a factory defect. I am told that this is a common issue and recurs often with this model. Dealership or nissan must replace at their own expense. Internet is full of personal testimony by thousands for the same problem. Nissan must accept responsibility and issue a recall.
My car began jerking violently when shifting into 1st and 2nd, just as bad or worse when downshifting it would literally jump around in traffic. I had to drive it this way until it broke completely or I saved the 2000 to repair the valve body. Luckily I came up with this money before I was stranded. It was very nerve racking every time I drove because it would jerk and jump making me think I was going to hit someone or at times it felt like I'd been hit from behind when it slammed it 1st on downshifting. I was told by my dealer to trade it in, it was an issue with all these model cars. Also every transmission shop in my town that I contacted knew exactly the problem because they had seen it so many times and had a fleet of them already at their shop to repair. Then was told by nissan corporate that it was not a safety issue, so no recall. So this has cost so many people their time and money only to generate more profit for nissan. These bad valve bodies that they knowingly put in these models which are expensive and dangerous had to be purchased from nissan!!! This is so wrong on so many levels. I love my car otherwise but it infuriates me that nissan will not own up to what they did wrong!!! And are making more money off the people who trusted them and their products.
Not long ago my nissan has started to have shifting issues , when I put the car into drive or reverse it take a few seconds then it jerks into gear which is wearing out the motor mounts . I have tried changing camshaft sensors which has helped some other people but didn't not fix my problem. Now the car takes off while im driving ! When accelerating from a light the rpms will jump to 6k and the car will grab a gear and take off which has been vary uncomfortable to drive lately be cause I am afraid it will ram me into a car infront of me . I really like my car inside and out but this shifting problem is killing me and I don't have $4k to have a new transmission installed , I have no other cars so I have no other choice but to drive it to where I need to go. I haven't even had the car for more than a few months so I am trapped making payments on it even if I cant drive it .I have read on many different forums about people having the same problems and haven't found a way to fix it , with as many reviews of people having problems with their maxima the transmission should be recalled and replaced free of charge .
My 2005 nissan maxima has severe transmission problems. The gears jerk very hard and slips. I've had the transmission fluid changed,nothing has helped.
I live in washington state. I bought my 2005 maxima se in feb 24 2007 with 48,000 miles on it. When it reach 98,000 miles (mostly highway miles), my automatic transmission began displaying shifting problems. 1.from park and/or reverse to drive it had a 5 second delay to shift into gear, and when it did it shifted hard. 2.transmission slipped out of gear during slow and go driving causing the engine to rev at high RPM?s and then slamming into gear. 3.very hard shifts between 1st and 2nd gear when shifting up and down at speeds of 15 to 25 MPH. 4.once it slipped out of gear, and shut my engine down. During slow and go driving I could feel the transmission begin to shift at15 MPH, and get a hard shift at about 20 and 25 MPH. It shifted hard back and forth between high and low gears. I also, experienced lag time, and high RPM?s before it slammed into gears when shifting. Every transmission place I went to wanted $3500 to $4000 to replace it. As an alternative, I bought a used automatic transmission with 62,000 miles in dec 15 2008, and had it installed for $2000.00. After 150,000 miles (mostly highway miles) on the replacement transmission I began to experience identical problems as described above. I?ve had the cam sensors, solenoids, and fluids replaced and it still response the same way. I find it odd of 2 different transmissions that acting the same way. Also, ever since I got this car I have to replace the headlights ever year. Not good for a car that cost $40,000 new from a company that used to have a good reputation.
When turning in burger king drive thru turning the vehicle the drive shaft something in it broke and the wheels wouldn't turn. We would turn the steering wheel snd it wou ld just sound like popping sound. If I would have been driving down the highway it could have killed me.
My car started jerking all of a sudden. I , took it to transmission shop and was told that it was my transmission going bad. I was told that it will cost me $3,000 or more to repair. I had only had the car for a year. I didn't realize this is an going issue until I started researching further into the history for the male and model of this car. Nissan needs to step up and own up to their defective cars.
2005 nissan maxima se, transmission problems. Sometimes shifts violently, when in reverse & jumps from 2 to 3 gear, almost like being rear ended, also revs up to 5 or 6 RPM on the tact without foot on pedal, and looses power. I took it to a nissan dealer who told me I needed a new transmission for $4000.00 and because of the shifting the motor mounts also need replaced. One time the car will drive fine then the next all the problems are back. I have looked on several nissan web sites for complaints on this car, there are hundreds of people with the exact 2005 nissan maxima se transmission problem, why nissan does not look into a recall on this car is unbelievable. There is no way several hundreds of people can be having the very same problem and it not being because of the car. This defect in this car is extremely dangerous. Please look into this before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. Look for yourself and see how many people are demanding nissan recall the 2005 nissan maxima se.
-accelerating car jerks bad between 1st & 2nd gear. -slowing down, car kicks & jerks when down shifting -putting the car from park to drive it hesitates a few seconds -transmission slips out of gear causing the RPM to jump up to 3-5k seems to be a widespread issue with this model nissan maxima. I visit to the dealer resulted in being told that I need a new transmission.
My 2005 nissan maxima started showing signs of what may be serious transmission problems ,mainly after vehicle is warmed up transmission has a harsh shift ,and hard jerking that would start in 1st gear going into 2nd gear ,this happened around 80,000 miles .I took it to the dealership but for whatever reason they couldn't find anything wrong with the car ,at currently 148,000 miles car still has exact the same issue ..car does runs great on highway only .I've seen I am not the only one having this type of issue maxima is a nice car but having to deal with transmission problems not so ..specially since it cost from 3,000 to 4,000 brand new hopefully there's some type of recall so they can helps us out here and get the problem solved.
The transmission slips and jerks the car when up and downshifting between first and second gear. The car has had strong jerks when going from park or reverse to drive as well. This is a major safety concern and should be a recall with the number of complaints over the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle hard shifted from first to second gear without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
2005 nissan maxima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission defects. *smd the consumer stated several months ago, he felt some minor jerking when shifting gears. Recently, the jerking became stronger and more frequent, even happening when the vehicle was in motion. Upon having the vehicle inspected, the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. The consumer was informed to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer, where the same problem was diagnosed, along with some other issues that were probably related to the transmission defect such as a timing problem.
Car began jerking and skipping. Lost all control and car completely stalled out in the middle of 5 lane traffic. Repairs were made and car has begun jerking again.
The vehicle began to hard very hard shifts between 1st and 2nd gear during acceleration and deceleration. Recently the car has been shutting off on the road when I drive, there is a hard bang every time I put the car in reverse and drive. I am a survivor of 6 separate cancers, and fear driving this car to and from my check ups and chemo appointments at the hospital. My car shut off on the highway on the way to chemo, and I should not have to fear for my life because of nissans poor manufacturing. I am on disability and do not have the $4,000 nissan told me it would cost to repair the car. This is a common problem that almost every 2004-2006 nissan maxima owner has, but nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem and issue a recall. A quick google search will yield thousands of complaints about the same issue, and nissan refusing to help. This is why in 2007 nissan went to a CVT transmission and warrantied it up to 10years/120k miles (because they knew of the 04-06 failures even though they are not helping those people out). I called nissan consumer affairs and they refused any assistance in helping me fix the problem. I now have to pay $3,450 for a repair due to an issue with nissans worksmanship.
My car jerks really hard. Coming in and out of 1st and 2nd gear. Will jump after being put into drive. Takes a while to catch drive from park. Gears slip while driving down road and engine just begins to rev by itself. I see tons of the same complaints online. How do we get this obvious recurrent issue resolved without spending thousands?!?!
I bought a used nissan maxima for 8,000 since the day I bought it, the car has a hard time shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear and so on it makes a loud clunk noise and is staring to damage the mounts. I have read similar complaints to mine online and need to learn how to get it recalled or fixed.
Nissan transmission failure - class action suit filed with attorneys for this case: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This vehicle has a problem with the way the transmission was built. My transmission is slipping gears "while driving" I can be on the highway doing 60mph and all of a sudden the gears will change and immediately "lock up" or the car automatically go to a lower speed. I have put in complaints with the maker, they are saying no recall as of yet, only the ones listed on this site for seat belts and the lower lubar switch. I took the car to several dealers and they are all saying the same thing and that is this vehicle falls under the list of poorly built transmissions. I bought the car used with 50,000 miles and is now facing a $6000 repair job??? Really. I feel it is unfair a company can put out a bad seed and have no repercussions until an unfortunate event happens.
Driving 20-25 MPH the transmission slips out of gear, took it to dealer and was told the motor mount was bad. Had motor mount replace but the same thing happen over and over, took it back to dealer now he tells me that I need a new transmission, I researched and found that is a common problem with this model. This should be look into.
The tranny is shifting wrong in 1st and 2nd gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would jerk forward. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
After purchasing car from dealer with 66300 miles I drove it for roughly a week when I started to notice the transmission slipping and jerking while going from gear to gear. The car started to drive like a manual even though it was automatic. Then shifting to drive from reverse the car would kick and jerk very badly and a very heavy jerk while driving on the freeway when it goes into a different gear. I took it to a local nissan dealer after less than 1000 miles driven after being purchased and it was determined that the transmission was broken and 2 of the engine mounts were also broken which was determined to be a result from the bad transmission. The transmission was replaced along with the 2 engine mounts. At 66k miles the transmission on the car should not give out and after reading on various sites this seems to be a common problem with this vehicle. This car is not safe and nissan should take responsibility for putting out a unsafe vehicle that contains a bad transmission.
Transmission slips and jerks.
Having transmission issues shifting into and out of first gear. Hesitation and "clunking feeling". Car has always had slight hesitation shifting into/out of first since purchased new, but is much worse at higher mileage. Dealer recommended transmission flush, has not solved problem. I have seen many online complaints with same problem, and same flushing recommendation that does not fix problem. I believe there needs to be a recall on this issue. Waiting for repair estimates, but seeing anything from $3000-5000. I think there has been a defect since beginning with this transmission on the 2005 maxima, but has now become too noticeable to ignore.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hard shifted from first to second gear. The vehicle would also hard shift between reverse and drive. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer flushed the transmission but that did not remedy the hard shift. The dealer did not require the contact to replace the transmission. The failure mileage was 128,000. Updated 9/17/13*cn the consumer stated the transmission failed to engage. Updated 10/22/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated while driving in reverse the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle, however would decelerate and slip out of gear while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission had to be rebuilt and the computer also had to be replaced. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued to occur. The recent vehicle failure was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
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