| Issue ID | 718465 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10263854 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/12/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. Approximately one year after purchasing the vehicle in 2007, the vehicle began jumping out of gear unexpectedly. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it automatically changes gears during braking and accelerating. Through research, he discovered other vehicles with the same failure and feels that a recall should be issued. The dealer was aware of the failure and stated that it was related to the transmission. The vehicle has not been repaired; however, the repair would cost $5,000. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 98,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOMESTEAD, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E74CXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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