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.
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.
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.
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.
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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