CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima has widespread transmission problems. It starts with the vehicle jerking when shifting, & progresses to full-blown transmission failure.

Maxima owners report spending $3,000 to replace the transmission, typically around when the odometer hits 100,000 miles.

There's a class action lawsuit filed in late 2011, & it is still in the "discovery" stage. Apparently, these things take time ... far too much time.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,525 miles

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2004 Nissan Maxima body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2004 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #9

Mar 082013

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 128,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed a piece of metal hanging down from under the car on the passenger side front door. When I bent down, noticed that it was a piece of sheet metal from the floorboard. When I was able to get the car onto a lift, I noticed that the entire floorboard on the passenger side was completely rotted. I have noticed that on this website and many other pages on the internet, people have complained about this same problem, but Nissan hasn't made any attempts to do nothing about it. This poses many safety concerns beside the obvious foot going thru the floor or water coming up thru the floor, but also poses a safety concern of fumes making their way into the passenger compartment. We have owned this car since it was brand new and have always been very happy with Nissan and its reliability, but this isn't helping Nissan's cause.

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

problem #8

Sep 192008

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
My moon-roof is marked with AS3 dot 467 M078. Can some please tell me with is the same marking that in the 2004 recall.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #7

Apr 132011

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The skyview roof in my 2004 Nissan Maxima is leaking water. During a hard rain when the car is sitting still for more than one hour, water will run through the interior lamps onto the interior. This is very annoying to the point that I hates when it rains. I have to place a large bath towel over the dashboard and gear lever to help prevent water and electrical damage! I also the back seat gets wet.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #6

Dec 152011

Maxima

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While in for routine maintenance, mechanic noticed extensive corrosion on both the passenger and driver side of the metal underneath both front seats. First layer was rotted through on both side and on the passenger side there is also a small hole rotted through the second layer. Vehicle was not taken to a Nissan dealer as of yet.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

problem #5

Dec 042008

Maxima

  • miles
I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima and I read so many complaint about this vehicle especially the transmission I am having and there hasn't been a recall I have had problem with this vehicle such as axle radiator navigation don't work went out electrical problems car is pulling because of transmission.

- Whittier, CA, USA

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problem #4

Oct 182011

Maxima

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 20004 Nissan Maxima. While at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance the contact was made aware of holes due to corrosion on the front driver and passenger side floor boards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the floor board had to be replaced. There was also a buzzing noise in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the timing chain had to be replaced. The timing chain was replaced; however, the floor board was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Braintree, MA, USA

problem #3

Nov 082011

Maxima

  • 88,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when he was advised that the passenger side floorboard was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.

- Cortland, OH, USA

problem #2

May 012011

Maxima

  • 73,000 miles
The passenger floor board has rusted through creating a hole about 7" by 14" under the carpet. Nissan was contacted through our local dealer in may and Nissan responded that they would not repair the issue without cost to us. In investigating it is interesting to note that the panel that is rusted out appears to be painted in a green gloss primer when the remainder of the floor is the body color of white. In searching the internet it appears that there are many other Maxima owners with the same issue. The car is garage kept in Ohio, and rarely has a passenger on that side. Car is in my wife's name.

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 162008

Maxima

  • miles
Front and rear suspension, steering, brakes, body work, drivers door. Had issues right after wife bought the car she went without me but upon looking at car after she came home with it did the car fax on it on thing were some electrical checks that's it no accidents. Steering tight when I drove it and noticed noise from suspension when going over railroad tracks and driver door sagging. Brought to dealer next day and the said a bar was rubbing on another they fix they said nothing wrong with suspension in hearing things is there exact words and replaced the door hinges which are purple and the car is red door sagging again but I was involved in accident end of 2008 got sideswiped by 2500 Dodge Ram truck at 45 mph on driverside having problems with that because body shop on repair damage not replaced I brought my car to another body shop because of issues im having and they said work was done incorrectly. And transmission has always when I drive more than 20 miles continuously when I come to stop and start again the tranny always slips bad between 2nd and 3rd gear and into 4th sometimes.

- Auburn, NY, USA

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