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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BAD air conditioner compressors. Costly and a pain in the neck. This car goes through Freon like crazy, even with a new compressor.
Bad design.
Shame on Nissan. Don't believe their "excellent" reputation for putting out a good product.
- cll0629, Fairfax, VA, US