Nissan Maxima slipping problems

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Transmission · UT

The transmission would begin slipping and causing power loss after driving it for more than 20 minutes causing it to slow down rapidly especially on hills

Filed Jul 8, 2025 · Transmission · WA

Component Failure: CVT transmission completely failed, requires full replacement. Failed unit available for inspection. Consistent with known manufacturing defect affecting multiple Nissan models, evidenced by $400+ million in class action settlements in the USA alone. Safety Risks: Sudden acceleration loss while driving, unpredictable lurching/jerking, complete loss of forward propulsion, risk of rear-end collisions, inability to safely merge or maintain highway speeds. CVT failures occur suddenly without adequate warning. Dealer Confirmation: Younker Nissan in Renton, WA confirmed complete CVT failure requiring replacement, estimated cost $8800. Manufacturer Inspection: None. Nissan declined inspection citing mileage over 84,000-mile limit, despite known manufacturing defect and my vehicle falling within [XXX] v. Nissan settlement model years (2016-2018 Maxima). Warning Symptoms: Initial: Shuddering and jerking while on highway. Within 1 hour: Intermittent hesitation, jerking during acceleration, transmission shuddering, whining noises, slipping, intermittent check engine light Within 2 days: More of the same, but worse. Completely stopped driving it. These match documented CVT failure patterns in Nissan settlements: hesitating, stalling, jerking, lurching, shaking, juddering, premature failure. Context: This systematic manufacturing defect acknowledged through multiple Nissan settlements totaling $400+ million in trhe USA alone. Failure at 106k miles well within expected transmission lifespan for properly maintained flagship sedan. Arbitrary 84k-mile settlement limits exclude well-maintained vehicles experiencing same inherent defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 29, 2024 · Transmission · TX

The transmission is slipping it’s a cvt and they’re known for being the worst transmissions. I was entering the highway on a on ramp and I could no longer accelerate past 55 I was near flooring it and you can hear the engine working but the rpm’s are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k over and over. The problem has not been diagnosed professionally. The vehicle has not been inspected professionally.There were no lights on the dash when this began happening and nothing occurred that led up to that situation it was just a normal drive for me and now this happens every other day.

Filed Jul 30, 2022 · Transmission · OK

I have had my 2017 Nissan Maxima since 2018. It had 29,963 miles when I purchased it. Since I have had it I put 33,000 miles on it and had all of the recommended service done on at the dealership. This would include having the transmission flushed at 32000 miles. My car currently has 62000 miles on it and the CVT transmission has been slipping and the car shudders at low speeds. I took it to the dealership and they told me that it needed to be replaced. I really feel that Nissan needs to investigate how many transmissions have issues with this low mileage. The standard warranty on the power-train is 60,000 miles, how convenient for them.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Transmission · 139,700 miles · TX

I was traveling from houston, tx to dallas, tx midday on may 1, 2021. I was approximately 40 miles outside of dallas on I-45 traveling 75 MPH when I suddenly felt a sputter and then the speed instantly decreased from 75 MPH to 20 MPH on a busy major interstate. I was almost hit twice as I tried to exit the interstate with cars traveling upwards of 75+ MPH, blowing and honing and cursing me. I made it off the interstate and turned the car off. After making several calls for help, I was instructed by a mechanic to wait a few minutes and restart the car and try to accelerate while on the feeder. So I did, and the car did accelerate enough to get back on the interstate. I had to do this 5 times to get the remainder of the 40 miles to m destination. I took my car to metro dallas nissan in flower mound, tx on may 3, 2021. I was told the inspection found codes p1778, p0778 found in ECM and TCM found transmission to be slipping and therefore, the CVT assembly needed to be replaced.....= $5523.00!!!! I have always had my car serviced at nissan dealerships, maintained the car impeccably, driven with care and I am devastated! Although the car is 8 years old with 139k miles, there is no logical reason for the transmission to need replacing except for defective equipment from nissan. I plan to continue to pursue the matter. I cannot afford to spend $5k on a car I worked so hard to pay off.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · SC

While driving on the interstate, my transmission suddenly started slipping out of gear. This caused the car to suddenly slow, almost being rear ended by the car behind me. Nissan knows about these problems, but refuses to fix all of them. They have settled thousands of claims out of court for this problem. They still claim their cvts transmission is not defective.

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · Transmission · 153,200 miles · VA

Transmission slipping from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th with a hard knock going from park to drive. While driving and slowing to 25mph to go around a turn the car jerked and hard kicked downshifting causing me to almost to hit from behind.

Filed Jan 18, 2020 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · LA

When in motion the transmission starts to slip in 1 and 2 gear then 4 and 5 gear jumps out of gear then goes in to limp mode

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 160,000 miles · KY

I've had my car for a little over a year and only one owner before me, it has been maintained well. My car has been making a noise for months now so I finally took it to a dealership (on august 3, 2019) and was told nothing was wrong. Not even a week later it broke down almost 2 hours from my house. Other than the knocking noise (which including a popping noise), uneven tire wear (had a blow out on 65 3 hours from home), it started not accelerating when I was at a stop sign or light. It still runs, but I've spent over $500 within a months time trying to receive answers and haven't yet. I see recalls for other years as in the suspension/strut insulator cracking. Also, I've seen other complaints about transmissions slipping and nissan not wanting to fix them. I am now expecting my first child and have no form of transportation due to nissan and their dealerships not knowing basic car knowledge nor wanting their customers safe and satisfied.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · OR

Transmition failing.slipping often