general problems of the 2006 Nissan Maxima - part 2

While driving approximately 65 mph, the gages on my instrument panel began to read erratic. Speedometer, fuel and tachometer drifted between zero and thier maximums. The instrument panel background lighting also began to flicker. The vehicle made it home. At home the dash was tapped a few times to see if it was a loose connection. Upon doing this, some of the gages began to read normal, while others began to read erratic. The vehicle would start and all the major systems appeared to operate normal; other than the gages and background lighting, which were still unreliable. The next day, 5/26/11, while the vehicle was being driven into a parking lot the gages and lighting started acting erratic, except this time smoke appeared from the bottom of the sta. Tus display screen (the screen in the center of the dash board used to give information on time, maint, temperature). The engine was shut down immediately. The problem was found and fixed by a dealer. The problem was caused by a coin that had fallen into a gap that was formed by design or misalinement of the display screen and the shelf at the base of the screen. The screen is recessed 3. 125 inches and declined at an angle of approx 18 deg. This allows any small objects to migrate to the display screen gap. The gap measures . 114 inches across the base of the display. The coin (a dime) continued downward until it came in contact with an enclosed printed circuit (pc). The plastic enclosure has a small slot(. 3125 x . 78125) on top which allowed the coin to drop in and short out the pc. The replacement part doesn't have the slot. Two small holes burnt through the plastic enclosure. P/n of pc is 277607y00a/upr/5804. Will furnish photos upon request.

Purchased this car in 2006 brand new! 90k miles the abs went. . . . . . . . . At 120k miles the ac went and you have to keep putting freon all summer long! now at 130k miles the car jerks sporadically when driving it switches gears and takes about 5-8 seconds to switch gears. Truly a dissatisfied customer. I paid for a transmission flush, which had I known at the time would not have done it because the problem remains!.

The vehicle violently jerks. Takes up to ten seconds to shift into gear after changing from park to drive. When accelerating, the vehicle hesitates at first, then jerks forward as though someone has hit you from behind. When decelerating, the vehicle has a back-kick around the 20mph area. Lags during acceleration, does not engage or function properly.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle began to hesitate when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The failure continued to occur each time the contact attempted to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 84,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Maxima. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle began to abnormally jerk into the next lowest gear. The contact stated the failure would also occur when shifting from reverse to drive. The dealer advised that the vehicle was in need of a new oxygen sensor and a turbine revolution sensor. The vehicle was repaired with both of the sensors yet the vehicle continued to jerk excessively. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was caused by the motor mounts. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,080 and the current mileage was 93,000.

At 12,500 miles I was driving and it was like someone put it in neutral. Towed the car to the dealer and they changed the transmission. At 34,000 miles, it started knocking and smoking when you first start it. Brought to dealer and the gas was mixing with the oil. My claim was denied so I had to replace the engine. Now at 110,000 miles the car won't shift out of first gear. I'm a single mother and do not have any more money to sink into this lemon.