| Issue ID | 727444 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10273839 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving at any speed, the gear seems as if it is too high and causes the vehicle to jerk. The failure also occurs during downshifting. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they flushed the transmission, but this did not correct the issue. Through research, the contact found numerous complaints on this same failure and he believes a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 149,000. Updated 7/1/09 *cn the consumer stated at times while stopped at a light, the gear would read 5th gear on the dash. The transmission was not shifting properly. Updated 07/07/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WETUMPKA, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E84CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BUDGET AUTO SALES |
| Dealer's telephone number | 334-244-9777 |
| Dealer's city | MONTGOMERY |
| Dealer's state code | AL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 36117 |