2012 Nissan Maxima: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Transmission · OK

This CVT control variable transmission in these cars go out so fast. The CVT transmission went out at around 115,000. We replace it because we pressed the gas and no acceleration when stop light turned green. Then missed the light then it accelerated late and almost got hit by on coming car. We just replaced this CVT transmission in July 30, 2020 at around about price of $5000. The only place that it can be replaced is through the Nissan dealership. They only guarantee their work for 1 years time. It is starting to malfunction in just over 14 months time. This is only after a little over a year worth of driving. This is ridiculous the amount of money people pay for them on to get $5000 worth of quality equipment. This is a safety hazard driving through Dallas traffic and no shoulder to pull over on because of construction. I have seen on the internet so many complaints about these CVT transmissions. This is the second time transmission problems already replace CVT at 115, 000 miles. Now needs another replacement at 139, 000?

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · IL

Vehicle would not accelerate moving from a stopped position on city road with a 45 mile per hour speed limit. Also sluggish on a turn. Would accelerate slowly then jump to a higher acceleration. Was advised by dealer to not drive it and bring in. Was found to have 3 kill codes which meant it needed a new transmission to the tune of $4300.00. Car had 90,000 miles and is well maintained. No nissan extended warranty for this model year on the powertrain. Was advised other years powertrain warranty was extended by nissan. Nissan needs to extend warranty as this problem has occurred on many 2012 models.

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan maxima. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, revved, and the rpms increased. The failure was experienced several times. The contact also mentioned that the transmission was replaced over two years ago by an unknown dealer; however, the replacement transmission was exhibiting the same failure as the original transmission. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2017 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · NY

Transmission failed at 64,000 miles and stopped while driving on the road, unable to accelerate. I replaced the transmission and it failed again a second time while driving on the road. Delaership says I need another transmission. Failure happened while driving on the road.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · MD

I purchased my nissan maxima band new two years ago. Over the past two years my vehicle received all required maintenance, which was performed at the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. At 67,000 miles the transmission completely failed. I was told by the dealer that 'it just happens sometimes with performance engines'. The transmission is under warranty, but I am now totally disenchanted with the vehicle. I keep vehicles for the lifetime of a car. I still have a 2000 honda accord with over 300,000 miles (original transmission and engine). I no longer feel that the replaced transmission on my maxima is reliable.