| Issue ID | 860590 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402841 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/04/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan maxima is having transmission problems. Automatic transmission slips when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear. As the transmission slips the rpm increase and when it finally shifts the vehicle violently jerks. Because of the continuous slipping/jerking the engine mounds were worn and needed to be replaced. Dealer has offered to replace the transmission for +$3000. Nissan has not recalled or reported any problems even though there are thousands of complaints online. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E74CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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