27th Aug 2008, 21:19

I'm speechless!! I am having the same transmission issues as described in previous posts. Purchased my 2004 Maxima 3.5 in February 08 and almost immediately noticed the jerking problem - amongst others (sunroof doesn't close properly if not in vent position, CD player skips to the next song before finishing, have to manipulate the driver's side auto window roll up and once, while it was cold outside, when the driver's side back door was open, I couldn't open the front door...).

I was told that I would need a transmission flush - did not go through with it, instead they "topped off" the fluid and said I really shouldn't need the flush until 60k miles. I'm at 53 now.

I, too, will file a complaint.

2nd Sep 2008, 14:32

I have a 04 Nissan Maxima with around 90k miles on it. I am having the same issues that every one else is with the jerking from 1 to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd, and it happens more when accelerating with the brakes. But it seems to get worse when the car is warmed up. I have no lights on in my dash to let me know that there is a problem.

I took my vehicle to the dealership on Friday, August 28th. I let the manager ride with me to feel what the car was doing. He definitely felt the car shifting hard and said something was wrong. I left it to have a diagnosis test done, and after $104 later to tell me that they didn't know. I talked to the technician that drove the car. He did not know what it could be. The only thing that they would suggest was to have the transmission flush. I told them that I already had the transmission flushed at a transmission shop a couple of months ago. And that did not seem to help the problem. So they said maybe I needed it done again. So I let them flush the system again. I got the car back and this did not help either. Now they tell me that my transmission is not serviceable. So I will have to buy another one which is $3300 + tax.

I have contacted the National Highway Safety and filed a complaint. I am the 79th person to file a complaint on the same power transmission problems for the 04 Nissan Maxima. I am very frustrated with the problem and not knowing what it wrong really bothers me. I am not sure how many people it takes to get something done, but with all the comments and complaints here and at the Highway Safety board, something needs to be done. We all pay good money for a dependable car and now I will not only have a car note to make, I will have a $3700 bill to pay back also.

4th Sep 2008, 14:08

I just had my 2004 maxima transmission rebuilt 74000 miles problems slipping and bucking from 1st to 2nd gear. Cost $3200.I believe Nissan should cover cost! Is their anybody who had any help from Nissan.

9th Sep 2008, 14:04

Amazing. Didn't take long to find others with the exact same problem I have. Took my 2005 Maxima to the dealer yesterday for the slipping/slamming transmission problem. After two hours they said they couldn't find anything. They said just drive it, those things are bulletproof. WTF?

14th Sep 2008, 15:39

Guess what?? I have the same problem. I just bought the car 2 weeks ago, and here it is failing to shift gears.

DID ANYONE GET CALLED BACK ABOUT THE COMPLAINT??

PLEASE EMAIL ME nasser_alfayez@hotmail.com

15th Sep 2008, 15:46

Joining the transmission club. I also own a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE and its not sitting at a transmission shop. The car starting bucking and jerking especially during a down shift. Today it barely moved out of gear. At one point w/the gas pedal flawed I barely moved at 5mph and the check service engine light came on. Granted I have 120k miles on it and cars do not last forever but I am shocked at how many of us are in the same boat.

I will go through this list and add myself to any action that someone else has already started. We do not want to end up like Firestone victims.

16th Sep 2008, 17:12

I have an 05 Nissan Maxima, and I have been quite impressed with Nissan throughout my experiences.

I am also experiencing transmission problems. I then had a Nissan dealer look at it, and 106 dollars later they said it was my motor mounts with a recommendation of a transmission flush and a fan belt. I then asked them if I fix the problem will I have the transmission problem? Reply NO.. 600.00 after and I'm still feeling an occasional KICK like somebody hit me from behind, and they say they cannot fix it because the car is not throwing codes, and I cannot make this happen in their presence. I am disappointed with Nissan.

19th Sep 2008, 10:59

I too have a 2004 Maxima (this is my 4th Maxima). I love my car but have had the same issues with the transmission with the jerking. I have had my rotors turned twice, and bought two new sets of tires, The violent shaking is terrible. I hope Nissan will step up to the plate, and help us out with our problems, all these posts are about the same problems with their product. If any anyone has any results, please email me at janis@phillipstax.net

Thanks, Janis.

19th Sep 2008, 13:44

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

21st Sep 2008, 18:23

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...

24th Sep 2008, 10:03

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 an email. It was only an hour ago, so I hope I hear something back from her.

- Walter P.