Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 145000 | ||
| The transmission slips frequently, often hesitation when switching from park/reverse/drive and when swithcing from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. the slip often results in lack of power to the wheels and then a sudden jerk when it does finally kick in. it can be very dangerous when you pull into traffic and expect the vehicle to accelerate normally and instead get stuck between gears. should be a recall on this transmission since it is apparent from online research that this is a very common occurrence. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I had gears banging and jerking from p-r, p-d, d-r, 2-3, 3-4, 4-3 and 3-2. also when driving under 25mph, if i let off the gas to slow down, then accelerate, the rpms jump almost to redline, then the gear catches and rockets the car forward! very dangerous! also while driving i came to a stop at a red light, when the light turned green i pressed the gas pedal to find the car would accelerate very slowly. i shifted to manual mode to find the transmission was stuck in 5th gear. i pulled over, turned car off, restarted minutes later and it was fine. the next day i get in my car to find i had reverse, but its stuck in 5th gear again when shifted to d/manual. i have been without a car for 1 year and 6 months now because of this. nissan knows about this defect, but will not admit it because they are making so much money selling $5,000 transmissions and $1,500 valve bodies. not to mention labor fees and all the small parts to people trying to fix this themselves. nissan made 8 different versions of this valvebody trying to get it right, but finally gave up and just put a cvt tranny in the 09' and newer maximas. leaving the 6th gen owners to fend for ourselves. i spent $15,000 on my maxima, now i have to spend $5,000 every 2 years just to keep it? that's not right. nissan you have lost my love and respect. your about to lose me as a customer. you should show your loyal customers some real loyalty and recall the aw55-50/51sn re5f22a transmissions. not only because this is your fault, but also because there are children that ride in these cars and its only a matter of time before someone is killed. do you want a child's blood on your hands nissan? man up and take responsibilty before that happens and maybe you'll save your company. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 102000 | ||
| I had gears banging and jerking from p-r, p-d, d-r, 2-3, 3-4, 4-3 and 3-2. also when driving under 25mph, if i let off the gas to slow down, then accelerate, the rpms jump almost to redline, then the gear catches and rockets the car forward! very dangerous! also while driving i came to a stop at a red light, when the light turned green i pressed the gas pedal to find the car would accelerate very slowly. i shifted to manual mode to find the transmission was stuck in 5th gear. i pulled over, turned car off, restarted minutes later and it was fine. the next day i get in my car to find i had reverse, but its stuck in 5th gear again when shifted to d/manual. i have been without a car for 1 year and 6 months now because of this. nissan knows about this defect, but will not admit it because they are making so much money selling $5,000 transmissions and $1,500 valve bodies. not to mention labor fees and all the small parts to people trying to fix this themselves. nissan made 8 different versions of this valvebody trying to get it right, but finally gave up and just put a cvt tranny in the 09' and newer maximas. leaving the 6th gen owners to fend for ourselves. i spent $15,000 on my maxima, now i have to spend $5,000 every 2 years just to keep it? thats not right. nissan you have lost my love and respect. your about to lose me as a customer. you should show your loyal customers some real loyalty and recall the aw55-50/51sn re5f22a transmissions. not only because this is your fault, but also because there are children that ride in these cars and its only a matter of time before someone is killed. do you want a childs blood on your hands nissan? man up and take responability before that happens and maybe you'll save your company. | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 94000 | 1 | |
| The car is jerking/bucking violently when shifting from reverse into drive and again when shifting into first and second gears. it is also jerking when downshifting from second to first gear. at first, the shifting problem was an occasional occurrence, however, it has progressively gotten worse. now it is almost constant. after researching this problem, i have found that hundreds and hundreds of '04-05 maxima owners are experiencing the exact same problems. this is quite obviously a nissan manufacturing defect that should be corrected by nissan corp. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 94000 | ||
| The car is jerking/bucking violently when shifting from reverse into drive and again when shifting into first and second gears. it is also jerking when downshifting from second to first gear. at first, the shifting problem was an occasional occurrence, however, it has progressively gotten worse. now it is almost constant. after researching this problem, i have found that hundreds and hundreds of '04-05 maxima owners are experiencing the exact same problems. this is quite obviously a nissan manufacturing defect that should be corrected by nissan corp. | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 117352 | 1 | |
| Changes speed at any time up or down unsafe to drive nissan needs to recall to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 117352 | ||
| Changes speed at any time up or down unsafe to drive nissian needs to recall to correct the problem | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 113000 | 1 | |
| After stopping at traffic signal, the car doesn't move and starts jerking when shifting between gears. 2 months back the gear wouldn't shift from 5th, took to dealer they replaced a bad sensor and now it jerks and doesn't move when shifting gears. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 113000 | ||
| After stopping at traffic signal, the car doesnt move and starts jerking when shifting between gears. 2 months back the gear wouldnt shift from 5th, took to delear they replaced a bad sensor and now it jerks and doesnt move when shifting gears | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 138 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was purchased used, at first the vehicle jerked abruptly from 1st to 2nd, after driving it for a few miles it seems like its not gearing properly, now the vehicle starts jerking as soon as i start driving jerking from 1st, 2nd to 3rd, after 30 miles the vehicle drives ok. also there's been times when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the vehicle fails to accelerate. vehicle also jerks when changing to reverse. i took the vehicle to different mechanics and was advised that the transmission needs to be replaced, the cost could be about 4,000 to 5,000 which is about what the vehicle is worth. this should be taken care of by nissan, there are many complaints about the same problem its obviously a manufacture problem and owner shouldn't be responsible for replacements costs. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 138 | ||
| Vehicle was purchased used, at first the vehicle jerked abruptly from 1st to 2nd, after driving it for a few miles it seems like its not gearing properly, now the vehicle starts jerking as soon as i start driving jerking from 1st, 2nd to 3rd, after 30 miles the vehicle drives ok. also there's been times when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the vehicle fails to accelerate. vehicle also jerks when changing to reverse. i took the vehicle to different mechanics and was advised that the transmission needs to be replaced, the cost could be about 4,000 to 5,000 which is about what the vehicle is worth. this should be taken care of by nissan, there are many complaints about the same problem its obviously a manufacture problem and owner shouldn't be responsible for replacements costs. | |||
| 08/02/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima sl. the contact was traveling 16 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the dealer confirmed valve body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 133,688. kmj | |||
| 08/02/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima sl. the contact was traveling 16 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the dealer confirmed valve body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 133,688. rds | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 25000 | ||
| My clutch pedal keeps getting stuck (on the floor without any retraction) while at a complete stop or when i am driving. often times when i am driving i would have to shift gears to accomodate speed but cannot and would have to signal hazards to aware other drivers of emergency and cannot proceed with driving due to complications of my clutch pedal not funtioning properly . i have tried trouble shooting problem but problem seems to keep coming back. i have looked up the problem in the forums and various nissan maxima owners with six speed manual transmissions are having the same problem... this problem has been a real safety issue for me with two kids and i the driver not being able to control my vehicle is not only dangerous but frightening, i some times am stuck in traffic and when the traffic starts moving i cannot and other drivers harass and threaten me.. it takes time for the pedal to retract sometimes hours. at times when moving steadly in motion the pedal gets stuck and cannot get out of gear and have to force the shifter out on neutral to roll with friction leaving me with little or no time to react leaving me voulnerable and in danger of getting in an accident having me move to the emergency lane.. please consider my complaint not for my benefit but for the benefit of other citizens and commuters.. 2004 nissan maxima owner | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Problems with shifting gears with my 2004 nissan maxima from 1st to 2nd gear. when placed in reverse it jerks, took it to the mechanic and he even told me nissan is failing to report these same issues with the transmission. $4000 in repairs plus.car still in shop | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 81032 | ||
| The transmission in my car is slipping. when i am trying to take off many times the acceleration is decreased dramatically and puts my family in danger of having a terrible accident. the gears are hard to switch and it makes a loud noise when this happens. sometimes while driving it starts jerking as if it will cut off. the dealer claims to not have many issues with this problem but my online research shows me that the transmission is the source of most of the problems on this make and model car. | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 54250 | ||
| I have done some research and found that numerous people have experienced a problem with this model's transmission, to the point where nissan has issued a tsb. i have repeatedly been operating in traffic when the vehicle's acceleration pauses, the rpm shoots way up, the drops down after a few seconds, and then the transmission re-engages in a jerking fashion. this is a considerable problem given my operation in and around a major metropolitan area with significant traffic. sudden unexpected changes in velocity, and failure to maintain velocity, is an accident waiting to happen. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 135621 | ||
| We were driving home home last night and the car hard shifted down from third to first on it's own. it was such a violent downshift the car actually turned off. we were nearly rear-ended and had to pull off to the side of the road. i got home and looked it up online and it appears to be a known issue with this car but there are no recalls. i took it in today and spent over $1000 but the check engine lights came on during the ride home and it is hard shifting again. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 101000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and when trying to engage the brakes the vehicle would jerk. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle identification number was not available. the failure and current mileage was 101,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 101000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle will suddenly accelerated and when trying to engaged the brakes the vehicle would jerk. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle identification number was not available. the failure and current mileage was 101,000. pm | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 54000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2004 nissan maxima in 2003 right after the redesign,and every since i have had it little things start going wrong. at 39,000 miles major things start going wrong now at 54,000 miles i have no abs braking system,and other things seems to start acting up. i have tried asking nissan for help but they told me to get lost. i wish the tsb would look out for the consumers and get them some relief. i guess the only thing we as consumer can do is get a lawyer and sue under the lemon law and i know you don't need any money to retain an attorney. i know that 928 complaints that some thing is wrong with the product,and i am sure that the courts will agree with me. i had high hopes for nissan cars but now if you try to give me one i would try and have you committed. i will never buy another nissan ever. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 67500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. the contact was parking when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and crashed into a tree. there were no injuries and no police report filed. the vehicle was in drivable condition and the contact planned to have it inspected at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a claim. the current and failure mileages were approximately 67,500. | |||
| 10/22/2009 | 67000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan maxima. when the driver attempted to reverse out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated without intention. he then crashed into one parked vehicle which pushed that vehicle into another parked vehicle. she received injuries to her neck. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated speculated that an animal got stuck under the vehicle and caused the accelerator pedal to stick. the current and failure mileages were 67,000. the police report information was not available. | |||
| 09/28/2007 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. the contact stated that at low speeds, she experienced unintended vehicle acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the transmission was flushed; however, the repair did not remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 107000. updated 3/12/10 *cn the consumer stated the transmission would get stuck in gear when trying to resume speed after stopping and dropping 10-20 mph slower. when the accelerator was applied, the transmission idled, but the vehicle staggered in 1st gear. updated 05/10/10*jb | |||
| 02/26/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 100 mph, the vehicle drove off a hill, struck a stop sign, made 360 degree turns into an intersection, and crashed through a brick wall and a chain fence before landing in someone's home. two occupants were killed, including the driver. the contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was always very cautious when driving and would have obeyed the speed limit. through online research, the contact found several complaints for her make and model vehicle, including unexpected aceleration and brake failure. the manufacturer was not notified. a police report was filed. the vin and mileages were unknown. | |||
| 03/14/2006 | 73535 | 30 | 05/12/2004 |
| The car surges forward on it's on without applying the accelerator. i've documented the spike up to 6000(rpms). the situation has gotten to the point were my wife will not drive the vehicle. the car has been to the dealership on numerous occasions. i have taken it to five different nissan dealerships, but they can not seem to find what the problem is. *jb | |||
| 04/12/2005 | 8500 | 1 | 08/11/2003 |
| My car suddenly surged forward while parking (my foot was on the brake). the car struck a high curb backed up by a berm which brought it to a stop. i banked my head on the windshield (airbag did not deploy). air dam was torn off. no other obvious damage. the car has not yet been inspected by dealer.*ak | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 8000 | 2 | |
| The speedometer malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ordered the electronic section of the dashboard. the order was put in june of 2003, but the parts did not arrive. *ak | |||