My 2006 nissan maxima se 81k miles just quit shifting. It will not go forward or reverse.
2006 Nissan Maxima transmission complaints
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Transmission jerks into gear and when shifting. Acceleration can be slow and has caused me to nearly have and accident when I could not clear an intersection as quickly as necessary. Sometimes the car will clunk into gear when shifting and when driving. Transmission will stick in 5th and need to shift manually to move at all. This is a problem waiting to happen as I might need to get out of the way of traffic, or a train, and the car won't move. I have read multiple forums where others have the same problems with their 2006 nissan maxima. I have had this car since it was new. Now, 147,000 miles. Amazing that other cars continue to run, safely, well into the 300,000 mile range. Disappointed with nissan for not having a recall on this transmission.
Transmission is shifting hard and slipping
Car has a little over 50,000 miles, was dealer maintained and, transmission failure. The car has less than average wear.
Over time the problem has gotten significantly worse. While transmission attempts to shift, it "slips" and revs up until it "catches" and then jerks into gear. This happens when accelerating, and also while decelerating you get the jerk and loud "clunking". When changing gears from reverse to drive, the car will pause or hang up for a couple seconds before popping into gear, accompanied by a jerk again. When the engine is shifting and you hear / see the revs start to jump off you need to let off of the gas immediately in order to stop it from red-lining or jerking so hard you snap your neck. This appears to be a common problem with these model maximas. Sad.
Bought this car for my daughters first car when she turned sixteen. She drove for one month and the transmission started jerking hard, reving up high, and slipping. She scared to drive now so the money I paid for this car is wasted. I'm a mother of two I don't have the kind of money they want to replace this transmission. She only needed to drive her sibling and her to and from school a mile down the rd but the car jerks on the way there. Not a very dependable car for a nissan top of the line made vehicle. We have always had a nissan guess I need to switch brands since nissan does not want to fix the mistake they are responsible for.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jolted forward intermittently. In addition, the contact stated she noticed the failure occurred more when the air conditioner was on or after she had reversed then shifted into drive. The vehicle was taken to an unknown transmission shop, however the vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
When is moving and going to stop in a traffic light is very hard the shift and sleeping the transmission. P.d. When I felt this issues was since 01/06/2012 and still more notable at current time.
The transmission started jerking and slipping a few weeks ago till suddenly started decelerating in the free way to the point that had to stop. Now it doesn't accelerate anymore.
Car transmission slips and violently jerks when changing gears from park to 1st or reverse and while driving on the highway and in the city. Sudden RPM increase and acceleration while driving on the highway. Due to the jerking, engine mount is broken.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. While driving 30 MPH, the gear shifted from first to second gear without warning. In addition, when the gear shifted, it made a loud abnormal sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Paint is fading hood, trunk and roof. Transition is bucking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (the contact's brother) and repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact's brother then diagnosed that the motor mount failed because the transmission was not shifting properly. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My transmission started violently jerking from park to reverse and drive, had several repairs done to no avail. Car is stuck in third gear, which is dangerous because when I start to pull out onto the highway I have no power, the car just revs high rpms and goes really slow until I reach 40 MPH. Its just a matter of time before I get hit, I always have to wait to make sure no car is coming in my direction. I have had the solenoids, valve body among other work done that hasn't helped at all at a cost of over $1500.00 there are apparently thousands of complaints of the same issues all over the internet. Why is this not being recalled! Its pure and simple theft. To buy a ca r that has a known defect and the company not caring to remedy the issue
At 107,000 miles the transmission was jerking into gear after the rpms revved. Transmission was replaced at 107,000 miles. Transmission is now having the same problems at 148,000 miles.
Transmission went completely out after replacing it at 74,000 miles. Went out on the freeway while driving. Very dangerous.
Initially the car would have a delay shifting into park and would stick in 5th gear while driving. I changed the front cam position sensor, cps, myself for $80 in parts at autozone. This fixed the problems for about 4 weeks. Started happening again and the repair shop said it was the cam position sensor again. So went back to autozone and they provided a new front cps for free. Problem kept happening so I took it to nissan and they changed the back cam position sensor. Seams to have solved the problem for several months. It is now is intermittent when shifting hard into drive, but has started shifting hard around 20-25 MPH, not sure if it is the sensor again or what. Very irritating and seems to be an electrical issue with the sensors that tell the tranny when to shift? Not sure if sensors keep going out or if the wiring harness for it keeps shorting the sensors out or what the issue truly is. It would be nice if nissan would figure it out and tell us what truly needs to be done to fix the issue. Transmission seems to be in working order otherwise, but just shifts hard between 1-2 gears? Otherwise the car is outstanding.
Transmission slips and jerks during take-off and acceleration. This is a major safety issue when attempting to cross traffic or clear intersections.
Transmission slips and knocks randomly, is not safe at all.
My 2006 nissan maxima is shifting gears on its on as if there is a transmission problem. The steering wheel keeps shifting to one side the guys at the wheel alignment place told me it's the rack and pinion. They also informed me that the rack and pinion goes out very fast and the part is about 400$. The gas light and the light that tells you that you need coolant has been on and stays on. The car is not running hot and my car has a full tank of gas.
My 2006 nissan maxima 3.5sl has a transmission that's going out it slips and slams into gear all the time only 110,000 miles.
Hard shifting when engine is at operating temperature when shifting from reverse or neutral to drive. Saw many other complaints of the exact same nature through nissan forums.
Transmission,hesitation between gears, rough shifting, sudden stops or diminished acceleration, in city driving after 1/2 hr of driving.
The transmission is acting up as with all other maximas. It's jerking and slipping on the street.it's really dangerous to drive. Called up the dealer and new transmission would cost $3000.
I brought my 2006 maxima new and had all kind of problems with the car at the very beginning. Everything was under warranty, but when my car had about 62000 miles the car started slipping and missing gears so I took it back to the dealership and they told me that my transmission wasn't cover under the power train because there were 2 types of transmission put into the maxima and the one that my car had was not cover under the power train. I called nissan corporate offices and didn't get any satisfaction. I had to replace the trans and many other things on this car. I would not ever or suggest that anyone buy a nissan. I believed that nissan knew about this problem before the first complaint was ever made. Same on you nissan
With 152193 miles the transmission began slipping and jerking badly when accelerating and decelerating. Took it into the transmission shop and was told the transmission needed to be replaced.
Bought the car 1 month back and the transmission has been acting up.it stalls and jumps into drive.this problem is happening with all maxima owners. Sometimes the gear slips too. It's very expensive to repair,please force a recall on this problem.
Transmission does not function properly. Harsh upshifts or downshifts during moderate acceleration or slowing down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. While attemtping to shift gears, the shifter locked. The dealer diagnosed that the water pump leaked water into the transmission and caused the gear shifter to fail. The transmission assembly was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The 2006 nissan maxima has a major issue of violently jerking after 100k miles, I have seen reports that it does this even before it reaches such mileage. I have a 2006 nissan maxima worst car I have ever bought I will never ever buy another nissan product. The car violently jerks into gear when coming to a stop or driving off, this problem has been identified by many owners and nissan has done nothing. I have spent 1800 hundred dollars replacing the engine mounts and the car still jerks. The car is paid for and I will not spend anymore replacing the transmission because that would cost more than what the car is worth.
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