Cam Position Sensor Failure

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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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$70
Average Mileage:
114,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace cam position sensor (1 reports)
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2004 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 202013

Maxima SE Vq35de

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

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

It was the first of two cam position sensors to break. They are easy enough to change. The front one is easy, the back on needs long skinny fingers and patience.

- S F., Dover, US

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problem #1

Oct 312014

Maxima SL 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

THIS IS BS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CAM POSITION SENORS 3 TIMES THIS WILL BE MY FOURTH. THEY LAST ABOUT A YEAR SAME AS THE WACC WARRANTY THEY OFFER. THE CAR WONT RUN ON AFTER MARKET SENSORS SO OEM IT HAS TO BE. BUT THEY ONLY LAST A YEAR. THIS BOGUS NISSAN IS BOGUS. MY CAR HAS STALLED ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. CARS ARE TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE TO BE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF A LITTLE PIECE OF PLASTIC FU NISSAN !!!

- Bluvirgo80 .., North Las Vegas, NV, US

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