| Issue ID | 903561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10445249 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MAXIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/02/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a used 2004 nissan maxima se and i'm having problems the jerking, thrusting forward and the bad down shifting. I took the car to the nissan dealership act like they never heard of a problem before and they said the transmission needed a flush ($200), so i did, it continued kicking. I took it back to nissan they drove it and told me it need motor mounts ($2,000), i got the motor mounts replaced at local auto shop. They have no problem wanting me to spending money on diagnosis the problem, when they know what the problem is. The transmission is a recall issue they don't want to make public. I'm very disappointed in nissan. I've had 2 altima, i have a 1997 max and never had major issues (i drive that more than the new car) and i have a 2004 armada, i would not recommend them to anyone any more. They pride themselves in not selling lemons... Well i got one! I don't understand how i can have 1997 max and not have transmission problems and new model car 2004 and having all these issues. I cannot afford a $3,800 transmission and a new set of $500 motor mounts..... Another problem i've had with this car is the a/c keeps going out... There is no leaks in the lines but there is something wrong with the a/c pump so i was told by a local repair shop. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST PTERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BA41EX4CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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