Two problems related to clunking noise have 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 Maxima sl - clunking noise on the front from both sides, the car is over 36,000 so I have not taken it to the dealer since it will not be covered under warranty. I think the noise started when the car was around 40,000 miles. I took it to goodyear, they replaced the struts but the noise never went away. You can hear it the most when going over brick roads and humps. I am afraid to drive the car because I feel like it will fall apart.
I replaced transmission twice. My car a 2004 Nissan Maxima shifts gears, loses power, doesn't run. Then it makes clicking noise. All mounts have been repaired numerous times. I have no money and the car iis back in the shop to repair the transmission.