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I just bought a 2004 Nissan Maxima 2 weeks ago, and it is slightly jerking sometimes from 1st to 2nd... this sucks, I'm worried about this. Now after reading all of these complaints I'm going to file a complaint as well! Everyone get on the wagon and let's get what we're owed!!!
File a complaint:
www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/#gen_info
rob_shaw07@hotmail.com
I don't know if anyone one has this problem, but while I'm driving on the highway at speeds of 50-60 miles per hour, I noticed that the floor near the pedals start heating up. I don't know where the heat is coming from, and when I get out my car when I finish parking, I smell a burning aroma.
If anyone has this problem, please feel free to email me at r.gilyard810@hotmail.com cause I really don't wanna go through the hassle of going to the dealership, and them having my car for a week just to tell me nothing...
OMG!!! We are going through the same thing with our 2005 Nissan Maxima SL. We even bought the extended warranty. Now the dealer says they cannot repair it unless we buy the 80,000 mile service, but instead of the 400+ bucks for that, they want to charge us 1000+. PLUS we had to pay the 150 for the warranty deductible. This is our Second Maxima, the first was nice, but this will most likely be our last, simply because of this issue. Nissan Customer Service is horrid! If there is an issue like this they NEED to honor it. We are the ones keeping them in business. I found a list of Nissan Customer Service people and I called the one for the Southeast and left a message on her cell and her work and sent and email. It was only an hour ago, so I hope I hear something back from her. Here is the link to heads of Regional Offices.
Http://www.nissangtrproto.com/2008/buying-a-gt-r/nissan-contact-info-for-dealer-markup-complaints/
-Walter P.
I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima SE with 64,000 miles. At around 60,000 the car started bucking when going from first to second gear, both accelerating and breaking. I've read all the other comments posted and am really worried. Does anyone have a story that ended with an actual solution???
Same problem here - have an 05 Maxima SE which I got June of this year - jerking on the upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, sometimes even on the downshift. The car was problem-free for the 1st couple of months but the last 3-4 weeks have been a nightmare. The jerking gets so bad, it feels like you're getting punched! The problem is intermittent and rarely occurs on the highway. Took the car to my friend - a mechanic. He said there's nothing wrong with the transmission, but it seems my engine mount is broken and that might be causing the "thump".
Took the car to a repair shop specializing in transmission repairs, but they said they need to check the car when it's cold, therefore hold it overnight. Diagnostics revealed nothing. I regret the fact that I did not see these problems/comments before I bought the car... Is there anyone with any lead on this?
I have an 04 Maxima SE. We've had air conditioning problems in the past, and ended up paying $900 to get that repaired. Now we are running into transmission problems where the car does that bucking thing in between switching gears. We are taking it in this evening because I'm afraid the entire thing is going to fall out. I am sure we'll have to pay a fortune to get this fixed.
Once I get the diagnosis, I plan on going to that website to file a complaint. The car is not that old, and should NOT be facing these kind of issues. I will never buy a Nissan again due to this stuff.
Add me to the class action lawsuit list: jenniferlynn1313@hotmail.com, BUT file your complaints at the websites posted on this site as an initial step.
I also own an 04' Max with harsh 3-2 (downshifting) problems, I have found on this technical tip found at: http://www.at-parts.ru/tasc-tip-02-08%5B1%5D.pdf, that the problem with our 5spd auto transmissions made by Aisin Warner is in the Valve Body. I have sent a letter to Mr Warnke (who wrote the article) about the 3-2 shift and the repair that is required. As far as I know right now, it would take a transmission valve body replacement (part# 31705-8Y002) to fix the problem. Should be $500 - 1,000. for replacement. I'll post MR. Warnke's reply. - Rick.
I had the same problems with my 05 Maxima since I bought the car in October 04.
The car would make a scraping noise when turning, and I took the car in at least 5 times, and of course the dealer could never find anything wrong.
One of those times, the Check Engine light came on and took it in to the dealer for a diagnostic, and of course they found nothing, but had to charge me $300 for labor.
I also had air conditioner problems, and spent about $400 to get it repaired.
At around 60k miles my car started to lose power while driving, and eventually began jerking when shifting from 1st to 2nd. I took it into the dealer, and they said it was the ABS system. I'm not a car expert, but I knew right off that it was the transmission, so I took it to another local repair shop. They said it was my transmission, and I ended up spending about $3K to have it rebuilt.
Now I too feel heat around the foot pedals when driving, and need to run the A/C to keep my feet from burning. I too will file a complaint with Nissan and any other agency necessary.
This is my first and last Nissan I will ever own. After reading all the complaints from other Nissan owners, I'm convinced that there is a serious problem with Nissan that they are avoiding at the costs of the consumer, and I plan on trading in my car ASAP while it's still running, and before I spend any more money on repairs.
I bought my 04 Maxima a little over a year ago with 37k on it. It ran beautifully. I thought it was a deal. Today after picking up my kids from school, my check engine light came on and when I stepped on the gas I got no response. When I shifted my selector to manual, I noticed it was on 5. It only has 62k on it. I am most definitely filing a complaint to both NHTA and BBB, as well as contacting Nissan with all of the posts from here!!!
Also have an 04 Maxima with shifting problems from 1st to 2nd. 67k miles on it, took it to our Nissan dealership and was told it needed a complete new transmission. A cool $3200 would take care of it. I called Nissan Consumer Affairs and filed a complaint to see what can be done. Sounds like this is a huge problem for the Maxima's. I refuse to pay that kind of money on a car that is only 4 years old with only 67k miles on it. Add us to any class action suit as well. nate1nick2@cox.net.
Just an update to my previous comment. After filing my complaint with Nissan I went straight to my dealership. I printed out every single one of these posts and tossed them on the service mgrs desk. We had a nice little discussion, I was not so nice but I will admit the service mgr was a really a nice guy and seemed willing to work with us. Once he gets the paperwork from Nissan Consumer Affairs (this usually takes a day or two) He will make contact with them and try to get them to fix/replace our transmission and cover the price completely. He did agree with so many others having the same problem Nissan should take some responsibility, perhaps even start a recall. His big thing was under 60k it would have been covered and we are only about 7k over that so he thought they would honor the warranty. I told him he had two choices, make me a happy customer and I will continue to buy their cars (we own 2 Nissans and bought our sons car which is not a Nissan from the same dealership) or make me unhappy and I will never buy another vehicle from them and I will make certain every single person I come in contact with knows what kind of product they have and how bad their customer service is. Word can travel quickly and I would think Nissan doesn't want to take a hit right now with the economy the way it is. I'll let you guys know what happens.
I love my 05 Maxima. It drove beautiful.
Tranny started slipping and bucking, and sometimes it won't come out of 5th gear.
Just hit 63000 miles and guess what, the powertrain warranty expired at 60, including my extended at 60 WTF? Check engine light is on and the dealer says the throttle body needs to be changed, and can POSSIBLY throw tranny sensors off. If not, it needs new tranny at 3300$$
I have a 98 Max with 220,000 miles and the tranny is fine. This should not be happening to a car so early, especially the way I take care of it and maintain it. It should at least be covered. Any info on warranties like that BS extension I paid 1600 for or anything, please share.
prophet10four@optonline.net
Have a 04 Maxima with 41k, and recently have been having a problem. The car would not accelerate with the normal power; I have to press more on the gas to get the desired speed, although it's shifting good and I always using premium gas. It wasn't like this before. I'm scared that this could be a starting of a trans issue, since in Maximas from 2004, transmission problems are common. Has anyone had this problem before, and knows why is that happening? PLEASE HELP.
To everyone new to this site the information posted here is going to make you grit your teeth if not crack them outright. I, like so many others here, was told by the dealer that they "have not heard that this was a problem". The mechanics at other shops are telling a very different story since they are often being turned to try to fix these issues because of the outrageous prices from the dealerships. The Dealer quoted me $5800 plus the $90 diagnostic to replace the transmission on my 2005 Nissan Maxima with 65,000 miles on it. The local mechanic is offering me a rebuild at $3,200 but isn't exactly inspiring me with hope that this any kind of "long-term" fix. He also explained that the parts are ONLY available through Nissan and at exorbitantly high prices. He advised that, if I could afford it, I should ditch the Maxima. The same faulty transmission was used from 2003-2006 with no efforts at correcting the issues with it. Unfortunately, the only solution I can provide is to continue to ante up for now since I know we all need our vehicles to maintain our jobs and lives. In the meantime, I'll also be following up on all the contacts I've pulled from these emails. Please do the same!!!
Same problem as the rest of you. My trans started shifting hard from first to second. I took it to a tranny expert and he is going to replace the solenoid pumps as the service bulletin by Nissan suggested. $450. I will see if this resolves it and let you all know next week. I am frightened that it will not get resolved or I will find other problems mentioned here. scott_barge@hotmail.com.