10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Oct 102002

Maxima 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The automatic transmission shifts to soon at lower speeds when the overdrive button is on. If overdrives is off there are no problems. I have changed the fluid but the problem has persisted.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #7

Sep 142000

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On going / intermittent problem with engine stalling, usually it occurs when accelerating from a stop postion or accelerating from a low speed. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Dealer replaced front timing covers, gaskets, intake manifold collector, coil packs, plugs, and performed throttle chamber service, now vehicle has an oil leak. Transmission failed and was replaced. Starter motor failed and was replaced.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 011998

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When shifting from park to drive consumer had to force it. Part has been replaced twice by dealer, consumer was told Nissan company advised dealer not to replace this component again, there was nothing wrong with it. Also on driver's side window water was leaking into vehicle, enough to soak carpet. Dealer said that was normal for this type vehicle. The mildew smell after rain and car wash.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #5

Jan 012000

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is a decrease in acceleration. Vehicle is slow and sluggish. Also there is a problem when shifting into gear. There is a mico computer chip that controls the transmission.

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #4

May 101996

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is in park the vehicle does not want to go out of park. Gear sticks, and the driver has to really struggle to get the gear out of this position. This has happened several times. Dealer cannot find any problem with this vehicle. The third time the dealer finally replaced the bushing lock in the transmission, but the problem still is going on.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 011998

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is delayed when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear.

- Ashland, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 251997

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
New transmission released fluids and smoked, replaced due to improper installation.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #1

May 081997

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission replaced due to stalling upon shifting into second and third gears.

- Austin, TX, USA