Transmission Failure problems of the 2004 Nissan Maxima - part 2

Transmission failure - 68,000 miles, car engine guns but does not move (can get a couple of meters before behavior is exhibited) when in drive. Turning off and on ignition will again give you a couple of meters. Was purchased new but told its not covered under warranty and that expired at 60,000 miles.

I purchased a 2004 Maxima March of 2007, and now as of recently my car is suffering from transmission problems. I checked other websites to see if other vehicle owners of Maximas were having this same problem and I have read so many reviews on the transmission on this car failing. I never would of bought this car if I would of known that the transmission would fail so easily. Im very upset and disappointed because to get this transmission rebuilt and put back into my car would cost 2300 dollars. As of right now my car stalls out everyday and sticks in 5th gear until it cools down, but it is constantly slipping when it doesn't go into this protect mode. I really think Nissan should be held accountable for this because everyone is having problems with this faulty transmission.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that his vehicle has an automatic transmission and he was experiencing difficulty shifting gears. While driving various speeds or making turns, the vehicle jerks when shifting gears. He took his vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the transmission was failing. The Nissan dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle for inspection. The failure mileage was 58,000.

I am having the same issues as many other 2004 Nissan Maxima owners. The issue has to do with the transmission failing and the dealer charging over $5,000. 00 to replace it. Nissan knows these transmissions are defective and they are not doing anything about it. They are not considering the huge risk factor for people driving these cars of having an accident due to the malfunctioning of the transmissions. The transmission will not downshift or upshift properly in many instances like stopping in a traffic light, going uphill or even just cruising. The concern is the amount of people that are having the same issue and the unnecessary exposure to an accident. Thank you, omar.

2004 Nissan Maxima transmission failure. This is a known problem my Nissan and they fail to address the problem. It shifts very hard from 1-2 gear, even known for breaking the motor mounts. Failure began at 60,000 miles, but has gotten worse over time. This issue could lead to a major accident or even death of driver or passengers.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The vehicle shifts into second and third gear and then shuts down without warning. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission failed. They further stated that it could not be repaired and a new one was needed at the cost of $4,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While driving between 20-35 mph, the vehicle slips and stalls in and out of gear. The failure also occurs between first and second gears. Occasionally, the transmission kicks into gear, but it is so severe that the vehicle finally accelerates to a very high speed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that new engine mounts were needed. He did not believe that new engine mounts would correct the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the transmission failed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. When the contact placed the vehicle into drive, it began to jerk. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $300. After two months, the vehicle began to jerk again when it was placed into drive. The dealer stated that the transmission failed again and needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the transmission was rebuilt at the cost of $3,500. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be made because the vehicle exceeded the mileage. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While driving 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was transmission failure and it needed to be replaced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 99,899. Updated 5/6/08 updated 05/06/08.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the vehicle would not move. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and wait a few minutes to restart it before it would drive normally again. The failure occurred several times at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the catalytic converter and transmission were failing. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

My 2004 Nissan Maxima transmission is completely gone its going cost $3000 for a new one. . I have done some research online and thousands of 2004 Nissan Maxima se & sl the transmission has failed Nissan needs to be held responsible & recall these vehicles this is my first and last Nissan.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. When the vehicle was started, the clutch would not shift into any of the gears. The dealer repaired the master cylinder and the clutch system twice, yet, the failure continued. Another dealer stated that the transmission was failing. The vehicle has not been repaired and is currently parked. The failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 83,000. Updated 06/17/08. The consumer stated the fule pump and map sensor was replaced. Updated.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked. The failure occurred daily. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and they repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. Since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced failures with the radio and headlights, the rotors were replaced three times, the front coil springs were replaced twice, and the battery wiring burned. Currently, the transmission pulls when the vehicle is accelerated. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to diagnose the transmission failure. The manufacturer stated that no recalls were available for any of the failures. The current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 26,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The transmission was previously replaced. Recently, the vehicle had been exhibiting transmission failures again. He was concerned with the small time frame in which the vehicle needed a second transmission. He was concerned the transmission may have been defective and believed it should fall under recall. The contact would not operate the vehicle as frequently as needed due to the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current was 140,000. Updated 07/22/10.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 109,000. The VIN was not available.

Transmission failure. I have had this car since 2004 bought it with 10000 miles on it used from a dealer. Since then I have had to replace my transmission at 52000 miles and have had the car in many shops including Nissan for the past two years trying to figure out what is wrong with this transmission. I am one of many owners who have this issue. The transmission shifts late from 2nd to 3rd and early from 3rd to 4th causing a large jolt in the car on the freeway and in the city. Causing a whiplash to me and my wife and kids. This is unacceptable in my eyes and a drain on my wallet to find this ghost problem. Nissan knows there is a problem and have offered to pay 15% of my cost of repairs to whatever is wrong. They know there is a defect but can not fix it due to not knowing the exact cause. They have told me this multiple times. They will not buy back my car due to mileage and whatnot. I have had this current transmission valvebody overhauled and the electronics diagnosed and everything possible done. I have put nearly 1500 dollars in diagnostic and "this might fix it" repairs. This transmission is the 5speed automatic only offered from 2004-2007. They switched to the cvt transmissions because of this. I am writing you in concern for my families safety, and everyone around me driving. The first transmission shifted the same way before it failed on me. Luckily I was driving 20mph when it slammed into 5th gear and I was alone. It felt like I hit a brick wall and then started costing. Please help me and everyone resolve this matter by opening a defect investigation. I am a member of an online forum called www. Maxima. Org . Here is a link to one of many pages talking about the failures. Thank you for listening will be tracking the progress on this. . Read more...