| Issue ID | 717378 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262861 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan maxima se - vehicle service maintenance schedule followed as recommended. Vehicle is well taken care of and driven appropriately. Two major repairs - first 7/2008 noise heard in engine, 74,000 mi.. Diagnosis was fuel damper replacement needed along with many other parts and pieces that needed to be replaced while making those changes (many seals, washers, and gaskets, and other recommended fixes including tensioner chain, front and rear brakes, cooling system upper and lower radiator hoses, clamp, tensioner assy- chain guide - total cost $3,000. New problem dec 2008, 81,000 mi. - transmission jerks/skips when accelerating and decelerating between 15- 25 mi. Per hour. Currently at nissan dealer for repairs march 2009 and told need new transmission, front and left motor mounts, and fuel induction work, at a hefty cost of $5,000 parts and labor. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADERA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E44CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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