| Issue ID | 939161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10473776 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/08/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when shifting gears. In addition, the vehicle was slow to respond when accelerating at initial start-up or when accelerating from a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced or rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired on 9/13/2012. The approximate failure and current mileage was 123,303. Updated 01/18/13*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised that the cam and crank shaft sensors went bad. The sensors are responsible for telling the vehicle which gear to be in at start up. With the sensor failure, the car sits in 5th gear. There is no immediate acceleration after sitting idle, or when starting the car. Updated 1/24/2013*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE , VA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41E64CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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