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.
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $520
- Average Mileage:
- 99,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace radiator, radiator fan assembly, flush cooling sys (1 reports)
- replaced radiator (1 reports)

cooling system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Had to replace radiator at less than 90K miles. Wouldn't recommend anyone purchasing a Maxima.
- Sharon R B., Brandon, FL, US