One problem related to automatic transmission floor shift has been reported for the 2004 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2004 Maxima.
2004 Nissan Maxima sl- design defect in shift knob attaching mechanism makes knob very loose and likely to come off in hand. This also exposes a somewhat pointed metal shifting shaft to dirver and occupants. My shift knob came off in my hand while driving.