| Issue ID | 697468 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10245848 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/08/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan maxima se with 5-speed automatic transmission. 48,000 miles. Normal driving/commute car. Small amount of miles/short commute. Initial observation of problem was slipping of the transmission and finally complete failure. Transmission engages into gears (reverse and drive) with a violent jolt, equivalent to a minor collision. Transmission doesn't shift gears while attempting to drive, only stays in what seems to be second or third gear. Doesn't shift in auto or manual shift modes. There is often a distinct whining sound coming from the transmission as well. Vehicle is no longer drivable. Nothing has been done to transmission as the problem occurred immediately once the vehicle came out of warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WYOMING, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E14CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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