Timing Chain Guide Worn

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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.

6.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,800
Average Mileage:
101,250 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace guide (4 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
2005 Nissan Maxima engine problems

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2005 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 162016

Maxima ES 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

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

Was driving and car stopped running. Had no warning. Was told that Nissan has issue with timing chain to which they knew but zero resolution. I had to put out almost $3000 to get it fixed. This should be the responsibility of Nissan, especially since they were fully aware of issue on many of their vehicles.

- Rebecca A., Pikesville, US

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problem #5

Dec 302016

Maxima SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 159,000 miles

Car has been making a chattering sound. Took it for oil change. They discovered something called the timing chain tensioners are the problem.

- Beverly K., Arab, AL, US

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problem #4

Jul 012016

Maxima SE 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

Rattling/metalic clicking started recently. occured when I start the vehicle. After having a mechanic look at it and doing a lot of research, turns out this is a very common (although VERY expensive to fix) issue (known to Nissan). with multiple lawsuits and TSB's issued.

- Philip L., Kansas City, MO, US

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problem #3

Nov 152016

Maxima V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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

The timing chain began to make noise at about 100,000 miles, but went away after the car warmed up. At about 114,000 miles the noise is now continuous.

- bkingfl, Largo, FL, US

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problem #2

Oct 012016

Maxima SLE V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Mechanics advised that the awful noise from my car was due to a broken timing chain.

- Sarah B., Minneapolis, MN, US

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problem #1

May 032016

Maxima SL 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,260 miles

Another problem that Nissan wants to sweep under the radar.

- William M., Hurley, NY, US

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