AFTER REPORTING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM TO NISSAN TWICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR. I DID MY RESEARCH TO FIND THAT NOT ONLY HAVE MANY CONSUMERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME ISSU…
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AFTER REPORTING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM TO NISSAN TWICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR. I DID MY RESEARCH TO FIND THAT NOT ONLY HAVE MANY CONSUMERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE FOR NISSAN MAXIMA 2004-2006 TRANSMISSION BUT NISSAN IS REFUSING O RECALL THESE TRANSMISSIONS AS THEY ARE FAULTY AND CAN ALSO BE DEADLY DUE TO THE NATURE OF JERKING AND CAR NOT KICKING INTO GEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345683
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2010
Power Train
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SHIFT. THE PROBLEM OCCURS DAILY AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND NISSAN WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345073
101,200 miles · Jul 23, 2010
Power Train
I HAD A NISSAN MAXIMA 2005 AND IT HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ONE IS GIVING KICKS BETWEEN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT AND WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IT BETWEEN 25 TO 30. MPH IS OVERACCELERATING THEN IT CHANGE THE SHIFT AND IT FEELS LIKE MULE KICK, THE CAR AND THIS THING ALMOST CAUSE AND ACCIDENT 3 FT MORE AND MY CAR I…
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
NHTSA ODI #10344821
83,943 miles · Jul 22, 2010
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING NOVEMBER 2009; SHE STATED THAT SHIFTING GEARS WAS DIFFICULT. SHE ALSO NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING NOVEMBER 2009; SHE STATED THAT SHIFTING GEARS WAS DIFFICULT. SHE ALSO NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME. A MONTH LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE ANOTHER TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. IN JULY 2010, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,943.UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ
NHTSA ODI #10344731
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2010
Power Train
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR 05 NISSAN MAXIMA. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE WEB. THE COMPANY NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10344513
64,000 miles · Jul 20, 2010
Power Train
2005 NISSAN MAXIMA AUTO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKS VIOLENTLY WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR AND FROM SECOND TO FIRST GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN, BUT IT IS GETTING MORE FREQUENT. JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 55,000 MILES ON IT, LESS THAN 10,000 MILES LATER I AM BEING TOLD I WILL NEED TO RE…
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2005 NISSAN MAXIMA AUTO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKS VIOLENTLY WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR AND FROM SECOND TO FIRST GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN, BUT IT IS GETTING MORE FREQUENT. JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 55,000 MILES ON IT, LESS THAN 10,000 MILES LATER I AM BEING TOLD I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS QUOTED $ 4,200 BY THE DEALER. THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10344301
112,844 miles · Jul 19, 2010
Power TrainTraction Control System
THE TRANSMISSION JERKS SO WHEN DRIVEN IT STOPS TWICE N SHAKES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343960
105,000 miles · Jul 16, 2010
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN BRAKING TO A FULL STOP AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN BRAKING TO A FULL STOP AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10343648
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2010
Power Train
I PURCHASE A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO ACCELERATE FROM GEAR TO GEAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO NISSAN ABOUT THIS AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. AFTER READING MORE THAN A HUNDRED COMPLAINTS THIS IS HAPPENING ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH MODELS FROM 2004 TO 2006 AND I THINK …
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I PURCHASE A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO ACCELERATE FROM GEAR TO GEAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO NISSAN ABOUT THIS AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. AFTER READING MORE THAN A HUNDRED COMPLAINTS THIS IS HAPPENING ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH MODELS FROM 2004 TO 2006 AND I THINK NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE PRODUCT AND RECALL THE YEAR MODELS THAT AFFECTED BY THERE FAULTY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND HOLD NISSAN ACCOUNTABLE FOR THERE CARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343387
80,000 miles · Jul 12, 2010
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE TRAVELING 0 TO 5 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL MEC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE TRAVELING 0 TO 5 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85000.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED BRACKETS TO ENSURE THAT THE STANDARD IS MET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2006. THE INFINITI Q45 MODEL VEHICLES ARE BEING CAMPAIGNED UNDER A SEPARATE RECALL (PLEASE SEE 05V374000). OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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