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The 20002003 nissan maxima is fast, but is it reliable. Ive been trying to find out more information about the transmission for the nissan maxima. Manual transmission problem of the 2004 nissan maxima failure date. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would give a hard jerkjump also when decreasing speed. Content of maximas optional equipment packages are also driverownerspecific. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 nissan maxima based on. The valve body causes premature transmission failure within these cars. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. This is my third maxima and i have had almost no problems with any of them yet. Once engaged, the manual shift mode will display on the position indicator, and the transmission will automatically choose a range closest. My parents have a 2004 maxima with 70k miles on it.
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Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and. The official re5f22a transmission fix 5spd autos only originally posted by satxbox seems to be valve body problems, i had the exact seem issues too, i overhauled my tranny and went with a remanufactured valve body upgraded with sonnax parts that also comes with the over sized boost valve. The check engine light goes on and then answered by a verified nissan mechanic. The nissan maxima is a fullsize car manufactured by nissan and sold primarily in north america, the middle east, and china. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your maxima, even in the most severe driving conditions. Repairing or updating your 2004 nissan with oem parts ensures that same excitement for the full life of your nissan. Nissan maxima 20002003 problems, fuel economy, handling and. Used 2004 nissan maxima for sale with photos cargurus. I have a 2004 nissan maxima with the serious transmission problems, drivers. That changed in 1989, when nissan positioned the maxima as a performance sedan. The nissan maxima is an entry level luxury car from japanese automaker nissan since 1981. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for nissan maxima when you shop the largest online selection at. Ten problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2004 nissan maxima. Nissan maxima power train manual transmission problems.
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Instructions on how to check nissan transmission fluid level can be found in your owners manual. This article was written by the it still works team, copy edited and fact checked through a multipoint auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information. Thats from the nissan auto transmission service manual. If your nissan maxima is experiencing transmission problems, there are only a few repairs you can perform yourself, such as checking and changing the transmission fluid and replacing the transmission filter. The official re5f22a transmission fix 5spd autos only. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. I have a 2004 nissan maxima that i think has transmission problems. Download your free pdf file of the 2004 nissan maxima on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. I really did not want to work on this vehicle as the customer informed me that the engine and transmission had both been replaced with continue reading 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will not shift. Recently my transmission started to stuck in 5th gear and will only reset after i turn off the enginee. Manual transmission problems of the 2004 nissan maxima.
I took the car in because the timing chain system was bad. How to remove radio cd changer navigation from 2005 nissan maxima for repair duration. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. It feels like im being kicked in the back or rear end.
Nissan maxima transmission shifting problems it still runs. The maxima is nissans flagship sedan, but it wasnt always a household name. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. How you can go about fixing shift problems with your nissan 5 speed transmission. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Within 60 days of purchasing the car, i had to take it back to the dealership due to a malfunction with the brakes.
This manual contains operating instructions for the nissan navigation system offered in your nissan vehicle c please read your vehicles owners manual first. How to remove radio cd changer navigation from 2005 nissan maxima for repair. With this nissan maxima workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by nissan garages and mechanics from. Making its sales debut in 1981 for the 1982 model year as the datsun maxima, it replaced the earlier datsun 810.
Mar 29, 2012 my 2004 nissan maxima is jerking when it changes gears. The leading community for nissan maxima owners and enthusiasts. The size of maxima varied from generation to generation. I have one and the transmission is horrible and ive searched online and other people have been having the same problems ive been having. May 14, 2012 how you can go about fixing shift problems with your nissan 5 speed transmission. Our 04 maxima did the same thing, all codes were transmission related had rebuilt transmission put in, the problem only got worse with different transmission issues, then put new valve body in which brought new issues no power car still jerking into gear so the shop put in nissan valve body had all sensors replaced but still not working now shifting hard into reverse and still losing power so after a month this shop still has our car and now saying oil valves to transmission not enough pressure.
The name maxima dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the 810 maxima. May 30, 2012 04 nissan maxima transmission problem pt. Our list of 28 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your nissan maxima. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2004 nissan. This 2004 nissan maxima came in with the complaint that the transmission would not shift properly. About a month and a half ago, i brought my car 2005 nissan maxima to a small auto shop owned by my friends father.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The 2004 nissan maxima has 36 problems reported for transmission failure. Sparkys answers 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will. Complete auto transmissions for nissan maxima for sale ebay. This results in sudden hard jerking delayed shifting when changing gears in their automatic transmission. The transmission has been acting up for a couple of months its a 5 speed auto. Sparkys answers 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will not. I have a 2004 nissan maxima with the serious transmission problems, driver s side window motor and one motor used to control the driver side power. Get access to our 2004 nissan maxima repair information right now, online.