2006 NISSAN Maxima

Just purchased this car. Big time transmission issues. Jerking,hard shift. Delay in gear. Has only 85k.never buy nissan maxima. So disappointed. My phone number is 703 627 8605. Hope to hear from someone who cares.

Whatever a camshaft position timer is, it apparently is malfunctioning repeatedly, causes my car to turn itself off while I\'m driving. I have nearly been involved in several accidents. Since no accident reported, Nissan will not offer help or advice. I have replaced the sensors front and back, problem persists. Car jumps and sputters when I try to accelerate. Average 10 mpg…. I\'m too poor to make constant repairs. Along with the other parts I have replaced that are not related to the timing chain, I have nearly spent the amount I paid for the car in repairs. Then my mechanic tells me that this is a very common issue, that it is the issue he sees most common in Nissans. He quoted repairs to my timing chain and fuel system at 1200. I am stuck in a taxi. I thought I was getting a quality car. If the issue is so common, why hasn\'t it been recalled?

Bought this car for my daughter we drove it for a month transmission started jerking,reving up, and slipping. She drove it for month or two now she scared to drive it. Waste of my money. I always have a some kind of Nissan. Now I think I will have to switch brands of cars when I get her another to replace the Maxima. I probably will never get out of the car what I paid for it due to this transmission and I refuse to give Nissan anymore money for a part the need to be responsible for.

The transmission started jerking and slipping a few weeks ago and it got worst as time past. Till suddenly started decelerating in the free way to the point that had to stop. Noe it doesn\'t accelerate anymore.

Complete transmission failure with no warning to speak of.

Transmission slips and jerks when shifting gears – especially from park to 1st or reverse. Sudden acceleration while driving

This is a known problem with this year and model Nissan Maxima. First, when I put the car in reverse, then into Drive; it hesitates and jerks before I can drive. When I\'m taking a corner and attempt to accelerate after slowing down, the RPMs go up but the car doesn\'t accelerate. After the RPMs go up, it will jerk forward so bad that I feel like I\'m being by a car from behind. As I decelerate, the car jerks and hesitate. I notified Nissan when I took the car to the dealer. They said that they could not duplicate the issue. Well, since then it has gotten significantly worse. I have to drive my 7 month old daughter to and fro every day and I don\'t want anything crazy to happen because Nissan won\'t do what\'s right. They are playing with people\'s lives. It\'s deplorable.

Transmission skips, and jerks.

At 107,000 miles transmission was jerking into gear after engine rpm revved. Transmission was replaced at 107,000 miles and is now experiencing the same problems at 148,000 miles.

Initially the car would have a delay shifting into Park and would stick in 5th gear while driving. Changed the Front Cam Position sensor, CPS, myself for $80. Fixed the problems for about 4 weeks. Started happening again and the repair shop said it was the cam position sensor again. So went back to Autozone and they provided a new front CPS for free. Problem kept happening so I took it to Nissan and they changed the Back Cam Position sensor. seams to have solved the problem for several months. It is now is intermittent when shifting hard into drive, but has started shifting Hard around 20-25 MPH, Not sure if it is the sensor again or what. Very irritating and seams to be an electrical issue with the sensors that tell the tranny when to shift? Not sure if sensors keep going out or if the wiring harness for it keeps shorting the sensors out or what the issue truly is. It would be nice if Nissan would figure it out and tell us what truly needs to be done to fix the issue. Otherwise the Car is Outstanding.

Continues to rev high then jumps in and out of gear.

fixed transmission twice and no cigar

Transmission is shifting very hard into second gear or when slowing down from 3rd to 2nd it is slamming into gear

Transmission slips and jerks during take-off and acceleration. This is a major safety issue when attempting to cross traffic or clear intersections.

Transmission slips randomly and knocks.

Transmission slips and shifts hard

Transmission not shifting right then jerks into gear or not shifting at all!!

hesitation between gears, rough shifting, sudden stops or diminished acceleration.

With only 152193 miles the transmission had to be replaced.

Timing chain kit slipping/ loud ticking noise damaging the engine and causing low fuel efficiency and valve problems

The transmission stalls and jumps into drive, it\'s really dangerous in the signals when suddenly it jumps. Please take notice to this problem, it happening to all the 2006 maxima owners.

Transmission jerking and accelerating

Hi,

I bought this 2006 Nissan Maxima 6 month ago at mileage of 99600. As soon as the vehicle hit 100,000 mileage started having problems. This happened like a default thing after reaching 100,000 miles on my vehicle. In December 2015, the radiator fan malfunctioned and had to replace it and now the transmission started giving problems: The gear shift is very jerky, the rpm goes high while accelerating. On the highways while driving above 60 mph, the vehicle is entirely good, but while driving on local roads its jumping crazy and when i shift the gear from reverse to forward the vehicle jumps front. I am not entirely sure what the problem might be but i saw most of the complaints on this year vehicles experiencing and experienced similar problems. I am not sure if i need to fix it with my money or the dealer is going to help with any. Any assistance or suggestions in sorting out this problem will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Vijay

The car jerks terribly when driving and gears shift. It\'s horrible

The transmission slips, and jerks, about 10% of the time. I am told I need to replace the valve body of the CVT.
The problem started in December, 2015, and we bought the car in Sept, 2015. Subsequent changes in the transmission fluid, several times, lessened the problem, but it is still there. The car has hardly been driven since Jan 2016, as the car was for my son, and he went into the Army in Jan 2016.

Exhaust/Emission – Catalytic converter failed and makes terrible noise – Not fixed yet. Dealer says, car will work without any problems.
Body Frame – Under carriage on driver side rusted, with a bulge. Dealer said, rusting it not enough, you should be able to put the screw driver or finger through the rusted portion.
Transmission – It jerks and is very dangerous on the road. Repair estimation is around $3500 from the dealer. When the car comes to a stop in the traffic light, then sometimes, it does not move. After accelerating a bit, it just jumps. It is very very hard to go in a stop and go traffic. So I maintain a certain distance keeping this in mind. Nissan Motor Corporation does not care for any of the issues. Dealer comes up with one or the other reason. Until now they have never worked conducively with the customers.
Engine – The timing chain failed, engine was making the sound of a railroad. Costed a lot to get it fixed, and after that, sound is not completely gone. After multiple compliants, they are not bothered. They say, use only 93 octance.

Transmission slipping and jerking

Transmission slips, mainly between 1st/2nd gears and also in reverse. The rpms rev up high and car jerks forward violently. One time I parked the vehicle and after I took my foot off the gas, it reved up and drove onto the curb. Driving on highways is fine but city driving us a nightmare. It’s even shut off at stop lights.

When shifting from park into drive the transmission shift hard into drive and then when I’m driving my transmission will upshift hard and when I’m coming to a stop it will down shift hard as well. Then sometimes when I’m driving between 25mph and 35mph the rpm will surge and cause the transmission to slip

slipping and loud banging in low gear

The timing chain tensioner is failing. It has not failed but it is going to fail soon. I need to get it replaced and its going to cost me close to $1300 to fix. This is something that should not ever go bad unless their are a ton of miles on it. My car does not have enough miles to warrant a replacement. I do oil changes and maintain my car. I have been told that their is a lawsuit but its only for New York, Maryland and places like that. I live in Utah and feel like I should be allowed into the lawsuit as well. I bought the car used and it worked fine for a year and then it started having issues with this. I have heard the reason the lawsuit in New York is valid is because Nissan knew that their cars had this issue and still let them be put on the market. I just would like a chance to get the money back that I should not have to spend on it.

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Car jerks and hesitates when switching gears

transmission slipping and jerking. vehicle can shut off when shifting to between gears. Problem first Occured in busy traffic on a 4 lane bypass.

Transmission keeps slipping, car won’t pass more than 20 mph. Failure to accelerate, especially when moving up an incline, or from a rested position i.e. a stop sign/light. Car has very few miles on it especially for the amount of years it has been owned. Always had maintenance done at the dealership, and had excellent maintenance.

Transmission began slipping and jerking into gear causing the car to lose speed and jolt out of control when it finally got into gear. Dealer claims only solution is a new $4100 transmission even though there is no service interval in the service requirements in the owners manual.

The transmission is slipping and jerking.I took it to the Nissan dealer they told me that the transmission is failing.They told me it would me 4,000 to fix it .I have to work I have kids.Please help us.I am not alone in this problem.Please help us.I do not have that kind of money Help.

Slipping gear…engine revving and car wont drive. It will then jerk while driving.

Motor mounts broke due to the fact of the transmission failure. Causing the car to accelerate.

Car started jerkink in and out of 2nd gear right after warrenty expired. Very common problem with this car from what i have read online. I feel like someone is hitting me from behind everytime i hit second gear. Im very nervous driving it but dont have any choice. I owe 12,000 on a 6,000 car( my fault) this car is dangerous to be on the road but nissan could care less. I cant beleive this is legal

After car has been driven for about 30 minutes the transmission slips and hesitates when shifting, especially into and out of 3rd gear. Took it to the dealership and I didn’t even have to tell them what was wrong, he asked me if my transmission was acting up. When I said yes he rattled off about 5 things people have been experiencing (hard shifting in reverse, hesitation in upshifting, etc) and I said yes to each one. Without even looking at it he said it would be $4,000 for a new transmission because all of them have that problem. I contacted Nissan about paying for it and they refused, twice. I’ve almost gotten into a handful of accidents because of this. Switching lanes to pass someone on the highway and the transmission hesitates and sends the RPM’s to 7000 and I almost get rear-ended, then when it does shift it jerks so hard the car swerves all over the road. It shifts so hard my engine mounts are broken and need replaced too.

Transmission Slips And Jerks

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I just bought the car and once it gets warmed up the car jumps and hard shifts when going slow, the transmission is real jerky, especially in bumper to bumper traffic.

Transmission has started a hard shift into drive once it gets warmed up.

jerks bad shifts rough

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Significant hesitation and jerking in lower gears. Occasional slamming when car went into 2nd, 3rd, 4th and reverse so hard it felt like car had been rear ended. Gears acted like they didn’t know what to do. Car would race until it finally picked a gear. The longer it took to find a gear, the harder the slam would be. Safety hazard to drive. No way to predict if it was going to lose speed and slow down as it hesitated and jerked, or rush forward when the gear engaged with a slam and a lurch forward.

My car is jerking and shifting violently when it shifts into gear. As others have stated on complaint boards, it is a hazard to everyone on the road. If everyone that owns these year of maximas 04-06 Nissan should own up to their defective products before someone gets seriously injured.

I am so afraid to drive my car because of the constant jerking and hesitation when acceleration. I don’t have the money to pay for repairs right now, and since Nissan is aware of the problems with 2006 Maxima, I believe they should be held accountable

I have purchased (7) seven Nissan vehicles:

1998 Nissan Altima, 2000 Nissan Maxima, 2002 Nissan Maxima, 2005 Nissan Sentra, 2005 Nissan Armanda, 2006 Nissan Sentra, and 2006 Nissan Maxima.

So right now I am a very very dissatisfied customer. Two months July 2014 ago while backing in a parking space at Mother’s Nursing Home visit my car jerked to the point that I thought I had hit something. But after driving for a couple of days I realized that the transmission is failing and not operating like it should be. I took the vehicle to Nissan Action in August 2014 for service and paid $150.00 to see what the issue was. Not one sales representative informed me that Nissan was having major issues with my car. I couldve at least saved that money to put on the major maintenance bill that Nissan is not going to assist me in getting my car fix. The representative told me that I would probably need a new transmission. I am a TN National Guard soldier and a police officer. I will definite put the word out that Nissan is not trying to assist customers with correcting the problem and giving them so discount on the maintenance. I will not purchase another Nissan unless the company honor their satisfaction guarantee/ recall service.

THE RPM SLOWS AND UP SUDDENLY, AND THE TRANS. SHIFT WRONG (NO ENGINE LIGHT) BETWEEN 1ST. AND 2DN.

I was exiting a highway and my Traction control light, ABS, Slip, and brake light came on. The brakes did not function and made a continious crunching sound as the brakes were grabbing and letting go. Thankfully this was around 1pm with no stopped traffic on the ramp. I would have caused a serious accident if traffic was backed up on the ramp. My ABS contol unit needs replaced (ABS Actuator). First estimate is $2,000 plus. I am also looking for a recall as this could potentially cause a death, and there is apparently a flaw in the system with road grime, salt, etc that causes premature wear on these components.

I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima that have 72,000 miles on it now. The problem first started around 60,000 miles when I felt the car jerking, I didn’t really think nothing of it because I don’t know much about cars in thought I just hit the gas or brake wrong. Shortly ever the car start to jerk more in more so I has someone look at it, they ran a test on it but nothing came up so he reset the light.The car ran good for about a week then the problem came back. I had the car checked out again than we changed the transmission fluid to see if that would work, the can again ran good for about a week than the problem came back at this time the jerking is getting worse and worse. I was in the process of setting up another appointment for my car to get checked out when my sister was driving my car she called me and told me my car stalled on her and it would not come on. At this time fortunately I was on the phone with Nissan talking to an adviser he told me that one of my senors went out and tell her wait 5 minutes before starting the car again because the sensor is hot. So within one hour i was getting my front passenger side Mount with the Sensor fixed. That only fixed the car temporarily like everything else. The car continues to Jerk And Shift out of gear and it can’t merge into traffic properly. I can only drive my car 20 miles are less at at time because the car gets to hot and jerks a lot and the transmission pulls and makes the car shoot off fast with a big jerk. I brought my car to a Nissan Dealership to get a diagnostic they told me I needed a new transmission and quoted me at 3400 which I don’t have I am still paying on the car. I then called Hayward Nissan where I brought the car than they referred me to Nissan Consumer Affairs, where I filled a complaint. I was told that they could not do anything for my car, I than asked to speak to the supervisor which I did and she advised me that she can’t do anything either. They also informed me if I dispute it i would still get denied because it goes through them in they make the final decision. Nissan is well aware of this problem if you go to a Nissan Service station and tell them the year make and model of your car they would know the exact problem but they will not be willing to help you out, which is very wrong. I also did some research on my own in found out that 2004-2006 Nissan Maximas all have the some transmission problems. I looked on consumer affairs.com and printed out 111 pages of people with the same problem all over the world. Nissan is well aware of the problem so I believe they should recall the cars before someone gets injured are killed.

Questions

How long will this process take?
Do you think Nissan will recall the cars?
Is there any other steps I need to take now and in the future?
Is there a way I can rental assistants until this issue is resolved

I have similar problem mentioned in NHTSA complaints ID #’s 10379534 ,10379213,10375061,10372012, 10371049 and many more in this list. I have problem with ABS and when I hit the brake its giving grinding noise and dealer quoted me around 3500 for Rear wheel sensor and other assembly + ABS actuator replacement. It’s ripping off my pocket every time. I read lots and lots of people are complaining same issue with 06 Maxima. Some one should take some action otherwise Nissan is forcing customers to buy new car after 4 to 5 years. Good logic to make more business.

Transmission is the major problem. Started jerking violently and stalling at 72000 miles. Nissan refused to honor extended warranty saying that they could not duplicate problem but had me pay for trans fluid change which has not fixed the problem. Vehicle is unsafe to drive and I don’t.have money to get it fixed.

My 2006 Nissan Maxima has been jerking very badly, and having trouble getting into gear. This happens everytime I drive, speed up, slow down, and reverse. Sometimes I can barely accelerate on the freeway. This happened at around 77,000 miles, which is past my warranty. I have an extended warranty that I paid for, but of course, the transmission is not covered totally, and I would have to pay a $500 deductable just to get it looked at, and MAYBE get it fixed. I’ve spoken to a mechanic and he told me I needed a new transmission. He also told me that he has had several complaints from fellow Maxima owners over the transmission, I also spoke to a Service Manager at a Nissan dealership. He asked me what car I had, as soon as I told him a Maxima, he said “it’s the transmission right? They are all bad.” So if the Nissan people actually know there is something wrong with the transmission on the Maximas, then why are they not recalling them? I went online and saw numerous complaints from other Maxima owners about the same thing at several different forums, and consumer complaint websites. What is Nissan waiting for to fix this? Are they waiting for someone to get killed before they decide that something needs to be done about THEIR faulty equipment? I have two kids, and I do not feel safe driving that car, but I have no choice. It is my only car, and I can not afford to just replace a transmission every 20,000 miles. It’s sad, and the fact that Nissan knows about this and chooses to do nothing is truly pathetic.

Motor mount failed. Vehicle shook and vibrated so much the radiator also moved.
Transmission is lagging at normal acceleration speeds regardless of that speed. Hard shift from Park or Reverse to Drive as well as delay going into Drive. Repair pending.

I have a 2006 Maxima w/ 104K miles that is having the same jerking issues. In Aug 2011, the car lurched and jumped so bad in traffic while slowing down. It also happens whenever I am pulling from a stop light or reversing. This issue continued and sometime I have to stop the car because I thought I was going to get into an accident. Since this appears after the car is driven for about 15 minutes, I will let the car sit for a while before I drive it again. It will drive fine for a few miles and start lurching again.
I took the car to our local Nissan dealer and I was told that I will need to pay them $105 for an inspection. I went on to tell them the issue and the service person acted as if he does not know what I was talking about. He was sarcastic in our conversation and he told me that I may have to buy a new transmission.

Bought the car brand new, 2006 Nissan Maxima SL,……..no problems until last summer (2010) when the AC went out. Then in November my transmission started slipping and finally gave way January. I just find it appalling and I will never own another Nissan If I can help it. No reason why a car’s transmission should be going out by 111k miles. The first 4 years I really enjoyed this car, but now the problems listed have changed my mind. What disappoints me the most is (how) Nissan appears to refuse acknowledgment of the problems reported.

According to the dealership, the speed sensor and ABS actuator has gone bad, something I felt would be covered under my extended warranty. Because it is a manufactures error that is known about, my warranty is void. I can not afford to pay to have this issue resolved due to the foreseen cost of nearly $2000 so I left with my car having very little brakes and still paying the $100+ tax diagnostic fee. Going online to see exactly what this part was to see if a family member could fix it, I found website after website of people that have had the same problem with the same make and model of car as me and Nissan doing nothing about this issue that should be a recall! I have also found that in 2007 Nissan did do a recall for the wrong type of installment of the same part that is going bad in my vehicle but on anther make… seems they may not have something right. Since I simply did not have the money to fix it, now they could very well have a death on their hands if my brakes totally go out THEN perhaps this problem of theirs that three people at the dealership said Nissan is aware of might consider recalling and reimbursing all of these people their hard earned money. In addition, they never did fix my air conditioning while they had my car for five days putting 100 miles on it. Please help.

Was at a dead stop making a left turn on the highway when a four door one ton truck rear ended me in the back and side of my 06 Maxima, the back windshield shattered, the truck was mashed in, the whole left side of the rear of the car was ripped open it looked like someone used a can opener to do that, the passenger back door was smashed and would not open along with the driver door that was shifted and would not open neither. I don’t know if the frame is messed up or not in the process of finding that out in the next few days. The 06 Nissan Maxima has two front air bags, 2 side air bags along with 2 rear air bags not one air bag went off, we (me and my son) both were wearing seatbelts the time of the wreck. Could someone please give me some advise to why none of the air bags went off the time of the wreck? Thanks, Jessica Berthelo

Defective 2006 nissan maxima. *kb *nm. the contact stated that on 06/19/2006 his wife was driving the vehicle to work. she came to a stop sign and when she went to pull out, the vehicle would barely move . it seemed like the transmission would not shift and she could only go 20 mph after taking off. the same problem recurred often. took the vehicle to a honda dealer, who hooked it up to computer to look at diagnostic codes. however, the computer did not show anything wrong. thus, out of the first 35 days since the purchase of the car, it was in the repaie shop 18 days. *ak

My car was in an accident. 90% of the damage was the front end. the front end on the driver's side was damaged to the frame of the car. the air bags did not deploy. the damage to my car, a 2006 nissan maxima, was s10,500.00. i have pictures of the car. *ak

Transmission,hesitation between gears, rough shifting, sudden stops or diminished acceleration, in city driving after 1/2 hr of driving.

The transmission is acting up as with all other maximas. it's jerking and slipping on the street.it's really dangerous to drive. called up the dealer and new transmission would cost $3000.

Hard shifting when engine is at operating temperature when shifting from reverse or neutral to drive. saw many other complaints of the exact same nature through nissan forums.

Paint is peeling off of the hood and body.

With 152193 miles the transmission began slipping and jerking badly when accelerating and decelerating. took it into the transmission shop and was told the transmission needed to be replaced.

Timing chain kit slipping/ loud noises. causing damage to my engine i am scared it will fail on me while driving. really expensive to fix and the car has always been maintained very well. it should not have this problem at 115000 miles. *tr

I brought my 2006 maxima new and had all kind of problems with the car at the very beginning. everything was under warranty, but when my car had about 62000 miles the car started slipping and missing gears so i took it back to the dealership and they told me that my transmission wasn't cover under the power train because there were 2 types of transmission put into the maxima and the one that my car had was not cover under the power train. i called nissan corporate offices and didn't get any satisfaction. i had to replace the trans and many other things on this car. i would not ever or suggest that anyone buy a nissan. i believed that nissan knew about this problem before the first complaint was ever made. same on you nissan

Bought the car 1 month back and the transmission has been acting up.it stalls and jumps into drive.this problem is happening with all maxima owners. sometimes the gear slips too. it's very expensive to repair,please force a recall on this problem.

Transmission does not function properly. harsh upshifts or downshifts during moderate acceleration or slowing down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jolted forward intermittently. in addition, the contact stated she noticed the failure occurred more when the air conditioner was on or after she had reversed then shifted into drive. the vehicle was taken to an unknown transmission shop, however the vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

When is moving and going to stop in a traffic light is very hard the shift and sleeping the transmission. p.d. when i felt this issues was since 01/06/2012 and still more notable at current time.

The transmission started jerking and slipping a few weeks ago till suddenly started decelerating in the free way to the point that had to stop. now it doesn't accelerate anymore.

Car transmission slips and violently jerks when changing gears from park to 1st or reverse and while driving on the highway and in the city. sudden rpm increase and acceleration while driving on the highway. due to the jerking, engine mount is broken.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 30 mph, the gear shifted from first to second gear without warning. in addition, when the gear shifted, it made a loud abnormal sound. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000.

Paint is fading hood, trunk and roof. transition is bucking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked independently. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (the contact's brother) and repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact's brother then diagnosed that the motor mount failed because the transmission was not shifting properly. the vehicle was not repaired again. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Abs, trc,brake, stability light on, car jumps when braking and loud noise when breaking 25mph and lower. dealer refuse to do the repair under warranty, this is a large problem for nisan owners. cost of repair 2-3000.00

My transmission started violently jerking from park to reverse and drive, had several repairs done to no avail. car is stuck in third gear, which is dangerous because when i start to pull out onto the highway i have no power, the car just revs high rpms and goes really slow until i reach 40 mph. its just a matter of time before i get hit, i always have to wait to make sure no car is coming in my direction. i have had the solenoids, valve body among other work done that hasn't helped at all at a cost of over $1500.00 there are apparently thousands of complaints of the same issues all over the internet. why is this not being recalled! its pure and simple theft. to buy a ca r that has a known defect and the company not caring to remedy the issue

Bought car one year ago at 120000 miles. after 2 mos, car started jumping while pressing acceleration and then began to just stop while i was driving. engine light came on , had camshaft position sensors replaced. less than 2 mos later, car was starting to stall again, accelerator still making the car stall. had fuel system checked, was fine. then my engine light came on again, now saying camshaft position timing needs to be replaced. mechanic told me this is the most common problem he sees in nissan vehicles. should be a recall on the timing chain if the problem is so common. i ran into a ditch twice and very nearly was in an accident when my car cut off while i was turning at a busy intersection. i couldn't turn the wheel and nearly crashed! this has happened numerous times. i reported the issue directly to nissan but since no accident was reported i did not receive any help or advice from them.

Bought this car for my daughters first car when she turned sixteen. she drove for one month and the transmission started jerking hard, reving up high, and slipping. she scared to drive now so the money i paid for this car is wasted. i'm a mother of two i don't have the kind of money they want to replace this transmission. she only needed to drive her sibling and her to and from school a mile down the rd but the car jerks on the way there. not a very dependable car for a nissan top of the line made vehicle. we have always had a nissan guess i need to switch brands since nissan does not want to fix the mistake they are responsible for.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed. while attemtping to shift gears, the shifter locked. the dealer diagnosed that the water pump leaked water into the transmission and caused the gear shifter to fail. the transmission assembly was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The 2006 nissan maxima has a major issue of violently jerking after 100k miles, i have seen reports that it does this even before it reaches such mileage. i have a 2006 nissan maxima worst car i have ever bought i will never ever buy another nissan product. the car violently jerks into gear when coming to a stop or driving off, this problem has been identified by many owners and nissan has done nothing. i have spent 1800 hundred dollars replacing the engine mounts and the car still jerks. the car is paid for and i will not spend anymore replacing the transmission because that would cost more than what the car is worth.

"takata recall" transmission slipping and wiring on headlights going out all this going on while in motion.

I bought this car from a buy here pay here had the car for 1 month and the transmission went in it. i was told there was a recall on these transmissions from several people. the dealer will not help me because it was sold as is. but they never told me anything was wrong with the car. it actually drove fine for a month. i was driving and the car just shut off. i tried to turn it back on when it did it would not drive. i had a mechanic heck it out. i now have to purchase a new transmission.

At 107,000 miles the transmission was jerking into gear after the rpms revved. transmission was replaced at 107,000 miles. transmission is now having the same problems at 148,000 miles.

Transmission went completely out after replacing it at 74,000 miles. went out on the freeway while driving. very dangerous.

Initially the car would have a delay shifting into park and would stick in 5th gear while driving. i changed the front cam position sensor, cps, myself for $80 in parts at autozone. this fixed the problems for about 4 weeks. started happening again and the repair shop said it was the cam position sensor again. so went back to autozone and they provided a new front cps for free. problem kept happening so i took it to nissan and they changed the back cam position sensor. seams to have solved the problem for several months. it is now is intermittent when shifting hard into drive, but has started shifting hard around 20-25 mph, not sure if it is the sensor again or what. very irritating and seems to be an electrical issue with the sensors that tell the tranny when to shift? not sure if sensors keep going out or if the wiring harness for it keeps shorting the sensors out or what the issue truly is. it would be nice if nissan would figure it out and tell us what truly needs to be done to fix the issue. transmission seems to be in working order otherwise, but just shifts hard between 1-2 gears? otherwise the car is outstanding.

Well my car while driving it will completely shut off in me while im driving it. after it cranks back up it is very slow to take off

Transmission slips and jerks during take-off and acceleration. this is a major safety issue when attempting to cross traffic or clear intersections.

Purchased a 2006 maxima with 62,000 miles on it. body is rust free, car is in excellent condition. however, while inspecting the bottom of the car, noticed that both the driver and passenger side of the floor boards are rusted clear though and that a hole around 10-12 inches is forming. the only thing holding your feet from hitting the road is the carpet. this car has no other signs of rust issues on the underside of the vehicle. after discovery, i went to the internet only to learn that this is a major issue with altimas and maximas and that nothing is being done about it, both by nissan as well as the safety watch dogs. i've owned many cars with the takata airbags, and never an issue, even in one my wife had an accident in. airbag worked like it should, yet that recall is widely known and is being addressed. here, you can literally fall though the floor of the car, on a car with 62,000 miles on it in excellent condition, and not one thing appears to be happening to address this issue. why? this car cost $32,500 new in 2006 and only provided a useful life of 62,000 miles before it became so unsafe that driving it is foolish. at what point will nissan, who collected that $32,500 be forced to cough some of that back up to correct issues like this in order to continue selling vehicles in the united states?

Transmission slips and knocks randomly, is not safe at all.

My 2006 nissan maxima is shifting gears on its on as if there is a transmission problem. the steering wheel keeps shifting to one side the guys at the wheel alignment place told me it's the rack and pinion. they also informed me that the rack and pinion goes out very fast and the part is about 400$. the gas light and the light that tells you that you need coolant has been on and stays on. the car is not running hot and my car has a full tank of gas.

My 2006 nissan maxima 3.5sl has a transmission that's going out it slips and slams into gear all the time only 110,000 miles.

I bought this 2006 nissan maxima sl with 137,806 miles. i drove it home. the next day, it would not start, i went and bought a battery, on the way the service engine soon light came on., then the tcs and slip light came on. took it to a mechanic shop, he keep it almost 4 weeks, and then told me it was not worth fixing/repairing it. i could not believe, i just spent over $4,000.00 on this car and i only drove it home!!, i took it to another well known mechanic shop, he tells me that it needs a new transmission, motor mounts, sensors and probably more. it is not worth fixing it. i am a 57 year old lady and i dont have the money to buy another car and i dont have the money to fix it. i hear that these cars have alot of transmission problems and more. i wish i had known that before buying it.

Transmission slipping from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th with a hard knock going from park to drive. while driving and slowing to 25mph to go around a turn the car jerked and hard kicked downshifting causing me to almost to hit from behind.

I was driving in a residential area and suddenly steering wheel got stiff, brakes seemed to be on, dashboard lights appeared with "tcs off" "slip" and "check engine " all appeared on dashboard. i almost crashed due to this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 20 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate and began to roll backwards down a slight incline. after restarting the engine, the vehicle would not drive forward. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was unknown.

"takata recall" in motion, shifting has a large clock sound i'd like to know if it's a recall on the coil. both city street and highway, when accelerating it seems to stall in moving to the next gear or actually not even shift into the next gear in motion, so will not allow the car to pick up any momentum. reverse is very loud with a somewhat bang to it. as i said before it could be the coil but i'd like to know how to identify if it's also a driveshaft.

When accelerating in low gears, the vehicle jumps and jerks and sometimes revs up the engine. bad transmission. when placed into reverse, it stops and jerks.

My car caught fire due to electrical in the engine the whole front of my car is burned me and my family was asleep the neighbor came and knocked on the window and said my car was on fire i called the fire department they put the fire out and i asked how was the fire started the firemen told me the fire started from the engine

Transmition failing.slipping often

My car was under 90k miles when it experienced transmission slippage, premature clutch wear, overheating, and other problems that ultimately resulted in serious and expensive damage to my vehicles transmission.

Transmission has a wicked vibration. have had sensors replaced, but that didn't help. was told that i need a new transmission... apparently i'm not the only one!

Passenger side floor boards rusting out. my 2006 maxima has 106701 miles and has been garaged since i bought it new. it now failed inspection

My 2006 nissan maxima se 81k miles just quit shifting. it will not go forward or reverse.

Transmission jerks into gear and when shifting. acceleration can be slow and has caused me to nearly have and accident when i could not clear an intersection as quickly as necessary. sometimes the car will clunk into gear when shifting and when driving. transmission will stick in 5th and need to shift manually to move at all. this is a problem waiting to happen as i might need to get out of the way of traffic, or a train, and the car won't move. i have read multiple forums where others have the same problems with their 2006 nissan maxima. i have had this car since it was new. now, 147,000 miles. amazing that other cars continue to run, safely, well into the 300,000 mile range. disappointed with nissan for not having a recall on this transmission.

Transmission is shifting hard and slipping

Car has issues shifting from low gears, jerking and bucking

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving various speeds, the transmission slipped and did not switch into the correct gear. the vehicle was taken to kelly nissan of route 33 (3830 easton-nazareth hwy, easton, pa 18045, (610) 756-1442) where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,854.

Transmission slip, no power, jerk slip, revving up no power to make car move

The car shuts down in the mest of driving or a the stop sign. some times it will crank back up and some times it will not .so now it will not crack back up.

Takata recall: i received a recall notice in the mail regarding the airbags in my car.

Car has a little over 50,000 miles, was dealer maintained and, transmission failure. the car has less than average wear.

Over time the problem has gotten significantly worse. while transmission attempts to shift, it "slips" and revs up until it "catches" and then jerks into gear. this happens when accelerating, and also while decelerating you get the jerk and loud "clunking". when changing gears from reverse to drive, the car will pause or hang up for a couple seconds before popping into gear, accompanied by a jerk again. when the engine is shifting and you hear / see the revs start to jump off you need to let off of the gas immediately in order to stop it from red-lining or jerking so hard you snap your neck. this appears to be a common problem with these model maximas. sad.

Transmission hard shift.

The transmissions are built and designed to fail on all 2006 nissan maxima models and have to be replaced between 70,000 and 90,000 miles, costing consumers between $3500-$5000 to repair. even when the transmission is rebuilt or valve body job consumers will face the same dilemma within a couple of years.

Transmission went at 121000 miles now a year later slipping again

My 2006 maxima have rusted out front floor boards. the car only has 69,000 miles on it and has been garage sense buying the car new in 2006. there seems to be a problem with floor because of other owners having the same problem.

Hi all, i went to smoky mountains for memorial day long weekend end and i was on the 11 miles dragon tail road. my 2006 nissan maxima had been acting weird by jumping when the gear is shifting automatically but i didn't take it hard because my mechanic said it is not a transmission issue and i trusted him, but that day was a scary day while driving my vehicle was jumping automatically more than usual. i thought that i would fall from the mountain and luckily my friend asked me to take a u turn after half the road. everybody in the car were so scared and paranoid after the car acted in such way. we kept our lives in our hands and left hope on god to save us till we get down the road. the way my car acted on the dragon tail road in the mountains freaked us all. we initially thought this might be due to bad gas with additives may be which filled near smoky mountains, but got confirmed today after reading multiple issues and complaints in reference to the same problem via many sources on 2004-2006 nissan maxima and other vehicles. why is the north american government who ensures the safety about these vehicles not even taking any action in reference to the same. i saw that many people complained on this issue and no one got any luck on the solution. also, we are not asking to give us a new car. all that we are asking is justice for our hard earned money which we spent on this junk nissan cars. i think nissan holds a junk yard and makes all their transmissions from the junk yard parts. also, this manufacturer should be held responsible and penalized to the maximum so that no other personal can have a bad experience as me. imagine if i had hit somebody or i myself fell from the mountain due to the nissan's mistake in manufacturing these defective transmissions. god, please punish these people who are playing with our lives as no one else is hearing or helping us.

"transmission recall" my nissan maxima has 146,000 and has never been hot rodded. i have only drove it around town and to and from work. recently while driving the transmission just gave out while driving. i was noticing some weird shifting problems between 2nd and 3rd gear. i never really noticed that bad but it was there. so when i was driving the transmission gave out in the middle of traffic. i coudnt go anywhere and cars where having to go around me. i had to get my car towed to my house because i wasn't going to pay for this. i started reaschering and found that i am not the only one. a lot of people are complaining. this is an evident problem that needs fixed.

Exhaust/emission - catalytic converter failed and makes terrible noise - not fixed yet. dealer says, car will work without any problems at 103,000 miles (8th year) body frame - under carriage on driver side rusted, with a bulge. dealer said, rusting it not enough, you should be able to put the screw driver or finger through the rusted portion. 35000 miles ( after 5years and 2 days) transmission - it jerks and is very dangerous on the road. repair estimation is around $3500 from the dealer. when the car comes to a stop in the traffic light, then sometimes, it does not move. after accelerating a bit, it just jumps. it is very very hard to go in a stop and go traffic. so i maintain a certain distance keeping this in mind. nissan motor corporation does not care for any of the issues. dealer comes up with one or the other reason. until now they have never worked conducively with the customers. 103,000 (9th year.) engine - the timing chain failed, engine was making the sound of a railroad. costed a lot to get it fixed, and after that, sound is not completely gone. after multiple compliants, they are not bothered. they say, use only 93 octance. 103,000(9th year)

Transmission slips and jerks

My son bought a nissan maxima in sept, 2015. the transmission started jerking and sometimes falling out of gear, in november. i had someone change the transmission fluid several times, at once, because that had been reported to possible help. it lessened the problem but did not get rid of it. the car has not been driven much since jan, 2016, as my son has gone into the army. but the problem is still happening, and the 6300 dollar car we bought in sept 2015, carfax offered us 1500 for it. the problem happens anywhere, after about 20 minutes of driving. it is not constant, but happens about 80% of the time.

At 12,500 miles i was driving and it was like someone put it in neutral. towed the car to the dealer and they changed the transmission. at 34,000 miles, it started knocking and smoking when you first start it. brought to dealer and the gas was mixing with the oil. my claim was denied so i had to replace the engine. now at 110,000 miles the car won't shift out of first gear. i'm a single mother and do not have any more money to sink into this lemon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. the contact stated that the vehicle would eventually start after several attempts. the contact stated that the vehicle would also jolt forward when switching gears and stall. the tcs engine slip indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Hard shift transmission starting at approximately 130k miles. happens during gearing down. transmission slippage gearing up after a slow down. issue continues to get worse after transmission oil changed.

Driving down the interstate, merging into the exit lane, i pressed the brake pedal to slow down to the light, as soon as i tap the gas pedal the car jumps out of gear and revs to approximately 6,000 rpm. car then violently kicks back into gear, more than likely damaging all motor mounts and transmission mounts. it does the same thing when driving around small bends and taking turns. it put my car into limp mode in the middle of the street. this has been occurring for roughly the past 6 months

Transmission failed at 131,000 miles. was at the school to pick up my four children and transmission started grinding and ended up having it towed. i am a full time student, have a full time job, single mom of four children stranded without a vehicle. this was the third nissan i have bought because they are supposed to be very reliable vehicles. i called nissan because there had been recalls on the same year, make, and model but was told it did not cover my specific car but i have had the same problems as all the other individuals involved in the recall.

Its a 2006 nissan maximum when driving it. jerks then it sounds really loud with strange noise s like its trying to shift gears but stuck wont. drive or pull in a automatic car its a very scary situation

Got the car in 2012 and was doing fine for a while until the end of 2014. car had started jerking when switching between park, drive, and reverse and would also stall in between. by february, the car started revving and stalling during stops and was bad when i was in traffic. i had to try and get above 25 mph because below that, the car would seriously act up. eventually stopped driving until this year when i took it to a shop to get checked out. while driving there the car revved and stall at every light and i almost hit the back of a car when it decided to rev at a 4 way stop on a hill. it's either jerking,stalling, or revving. i know it's a transmission issue and will be a costly fix. i honestly don't have the money for it. in between all this, the paint has severely started to fade and i have noticed other nissans in my area going through the same issues. also, why does the airbag light come on even someone is sitting in the passenger seat? the car just has been one issue after the other. will not be purchasing another nissan.

Once the car has been driven for 30 minutes or more, after a stop for a red light or stop sign the transmission will "jump" as it shifts to the next higher gear usually when just at. 20 -30 miles an hour. my car has mileage of 106,000 and has been doing this for approx. 6 months off & on. its seldom that i drive it any significant distance & that's when it is noticed.

I just recently purchased a used 2006 nissan maxima sl 5spd automatic for my wife in excellent condition with 144,000 miles. it had been kept up with a good car fax. when i test drove it i made sure to pay special attention to the transmission & how it shifted from 1st to 2nd & downshift from those gears since i heard nothing but bad stories about these cars from 2004-06' it shifted smoothly. seemed to have no issues of what i've read in reviews. i thought great! this is the car my wife likes a lot & how it drive! we take it home.. registered & insured then a few days later it starts! my wife says it shifted/downshifted hard a few times on here way to work which is only 8miles away on back roads. we bought it from a private seller so i don't know if lemon law applies? i came across a site that had simalar complaints & that nissan hasn't addressed the issue nor sent out any recalls. so that led me to here, after reading a complaint someone said to register my issue with nhtsa. so i hope our voices will be heard. because overall it's a great car! but if nissan made a mistake? owe up to it! and please fix it! don't try & pull the wool over everyone's eyes! well thanks for listening. i hope they resolve this problem.

Transmission slips, mainly between 1st/2nd gears and also in reverse. the rpms rev up high and car jerks forward violently. one time i parked the vehicle and after i took my foot off the gas, it reved up and drove onto the curb. driving on highways is fine but city driving us a nightmare. it's even shut off at stop lights.

I own a 2006 nissan maxima worst car i ever owned and will never again buy another nissan product. i think nissan knows about the issue of the car jerking and suddenly revs for no apparent reason after about 90k or so miles the car is fairly useless i can't even drive mines anymore until i shell out 4k to get it fixed. whenever i put it in drive it just jerks real hard to the point where i feel afraid to drive it. my wife actually got into an accident because just suddenly revs forward. i don't know why it does this but all owners that i have spoken to said the same thing.

I was driving down the interstate, going around a curve, the wheel stabilizer turned on for no reason. i could not regain control of the car. the wheels locked up and i got slammed into two concrete walls and a diesel truck as a result. none of the airbags deployed.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan maxima. after driving over a snow mound at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a guardrail. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Drive train is slipping and making a loud banging noise when starting to move in low gear

Once the transmission gets warm it's very dangerous. bad stalling from reverse to drive and once you slow to round a curve and go to accelerate again. it slams really hard shifting. causes a bad jerk. if you are driving in rain, let out of the gas to start i to a small curve, then when you give it has again. if you are not careful you will have a high rmp when it finally shifts back into drive it will cause you to spin. possibly could cause an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the floor of the front end of the vehicle was rusted rotted out. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle started to violently jerk and the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle did not restart. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 223,000.

I've been the only owner of my car which i bought brand new. i've always gone the extra mile to take extremely good care of my car and have never missed any scheduled maintenance. however, none of this mattered much when my car started jerking very violently around 90k miles. it happened when shifting from part to drive or reverse and even while driving, when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. i took the car to many different transmission shops and eventually it turned out that it had a bad transmission. i spent thousands in getting this fixed. i know for a fact that nissan is aware of this issue with this cars but refuses to take action, instead they want to charge the customer thousands of dollars for a new transmission. they are so aware of this issue that they even have created an updated transmission for this car which is the one that they will put in if you go to them with this issue. it's sad to see that no one is doing anything to get nissan to do the right thing and recall this faulty vehicles despite the ridiculously high number of complaints. it appears as though people have to die first before anyone takes notice. you can read all about this well know issue in this forum link: http://maxima.org/forums/6th-generation-maxima-2004-2008/597683-re5f22a-transmission-fix-38.html to nissan: you think that you are saving money by not recalling these bad transmissions and indeed you are, but only in the short term. long term though you will loose greatly because those that used to call themselves loyal customers such as myself will never buy another vehicle from you ever again. not only that but i will take every opportunity to tell everyone i can not to buy from you. your organization is cunning and deceitful and only cares about the bottom line.

There are serious jerks while driving on a busy road when the automatic transmission switches gears. happens worst on 2nd gear and 3rd and eventually reduces. this is a major problem and starting happening only after dealer services the transmission at 60k miles. the car is now on 70k and went to dealer once again.. after spending anther $400, i see no result. vehicle is still moving but can cause serious issues anytime. replacing transmissions is probably another $3500. it makes no sense until nissan comes forward to handle this. the car has barely reached 70k.

Transmission slips and jerks.

Car was purchased with bad transmission not knowing that jerking was so bad it felt like a rear end collision had occured. had it replaced and now its starting to happen for a second time since owning the car. car will jerk at 20mph and 40mph. the car also accelerates forward when going down hills. car is a safety hazard waiting to kill myself or others because i just don't know wht will happen. sad to see nissan does not stand behind fixing the unsafe transmissions for thosands of people. i will never buy another nissan and hope that no one gets killed before all the effected cars are off the road. sad to think that nissan doesn't stand behind their cars and safety of the owners.an owner of a car that is less than 10yrs old shouldn't have to buy two transmissions in 4 yrs of ownership. sorry i ever bought this car and definitely let my opinion be heard when others look to buy a nissan product. i am scared to sell my cr because i feel it is dangerous and has been nohing but a maintenance mobile with continuous stress and fear of what will happen next.

My 2006 maxima has 89000 miles on it and started jerking when shifting gears, it began out of the blue. i was at at a stop light and had to back up for a fire truck and then drive forward and then my car jerked and shook the whole car. it had never done that before. i thought the engine was going to fall out. i drove home as slow as i could and my dad met me there. he got in the car and we tested it. every time you reverse and go into drive it would stall and cough and make so that the engine felt like it was going to fall out of the car. we took it to the mechanic who at first thought it was the transmission fluid being low, so we filled it up. then after about a week it started again with the jerking after taking it from reverse into drive. we took it to the transmission guy who said it could be the solenoid? so that would be about $300-500. in the end to rebuild the entire transmission on a maxima with only 89,000 miles it costs $3500-4500 to fix which was absolutely ridiculous!!! nissan needs to fix their product and stand behind it. recall the problem and have it fixed before something bad happens.

Car failed to accelerate past 20 mph. transmission kept slipping (jerks felt, and dashboard warning light kept showing up.) car was on highway at the time of incident. tried pulling off highway, at the first available exit, and car stalled going up the ramp, and once again when at the stop sign, and on the road. car barely made it back to a safe place off the road.

When going to accelerate or change gears (park to reverse) the car jerks. when driving in city and i break then take off, the car engine rev's like the gear has slipped ..

In a busy shopping mall parking lot vehicle hesitated and jerked when backing out of a parking space. had to push accelerator down much harder than usual to get the car to back up creating an unsafe condition for any people or vehicles that may have been behind the vehicle, same condition also occurs at times when going from reverse to drive (hesitation and jerking).

I had adequate clearance to back into a parking space in front of a building. i put my car in reverse, gently pressed on the accelerator, and without warning my vehicle took off like a missile. within seconds the rear of my car was against the building and my front end was against the car parked in the next space. to say i was stunned is an understatement. weather conditions were not an issue and i was of sound mind and body. i firmly believe some kind of mechanical defect (possibly with my vehicle's accelerator) caused the accident. i am 100% confident i did not press too hard on the accelerator. i am the original owner of this vehicle which i have driven for over 8 years (i'm also a repeat owner of this make/model) so i am very familiar with how it handles. it accelerated inappropriately resulting in over $7,400 of damages to my car alone.

While driving on the interstate a slowed from the cruising speed for traffic. upon my attempt to accelerate the engine revved to a high rpm before the transmission engaged causing a hard shift that seemed to torque the engine and car to the side causing a short loss of control of the vehicle at highway speed. since then, i have had numerous incidents when accelerating from a stop light or stop sign when the the car will just lose power until the transmission jolts into gear.mas it loses power thee have been time when cars behind me almost rammed the back of my vehicle.

Wife was driving vehicle down the interstate. engine revved and car lurched. she exited interstate and we took the vehicle to the dealership. replaced transmission under warranty. 2nd incident occurred coming off a mountain in east tennessee. transmission failed and had to ride brakes to flat land, over 3 miles. 2nd incident occurred

Over a period of about three weeks, the transmission on this car went from occasional rough shifting to being stuck in 5th gear all the time. the car would "reset" with the ignition turned off, than the car restarted, but that too failed to work after about a week. the situation now has the car un-drivable. nissan claims the transmission is totally failed, and an independent repair shop agreed. the car will still do one normal shift cycle when it is cool, but than remains in fifth gear after that.

Although the car looks beautiful, it's quickly becoming one of my least favorite vehicles i've owned. when i start going forward, i have to wait and be very patient on the gas pedal to make sure it shifts properly or it will jerk myself and small children in the back forward. i park in a ramp at work and on more than one occassion the car was downshifting as i turned a corner going up the ramp and i was slowing for a pedestrian and the car jerked forward and the pedestrian jumped and gave me a scared look. not only is that entirely embarassing as an executive but it is a huge safety hazard on multiple levels. the car seems to jerk the most from 1-2 and 2-3 and visa versa. i noted electrical as an affected part because no matter how many times i set the mirror and seats, every time i use reverse, the mirrors move and click until i adjust them to where i need them.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 45 mph, a popping sound came from the rear of the vehicle. the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. the driver sustained injuries to the chest, neck, and both knees, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 136,000.

The car's transmission slipped, the rpm''s went up and then the car slammed into gear.

Air bag default still blinking

Excessive/harsh transmission shift 1st, 2nd and 2nd to 1st, problem gets worse after vehicle heats up. repairs range from $3,000 and up. vehicle was inspected by nissan dealership on june 2,2015, i was advised that without repair could cause additional damage. i am afraid that this will cause an accident.

What a nightmare!!!!

Pulling away from a stoplight, the transmission jerked violently from 1st to 2nd gear of the automatic transmission. the vehicle went into "limp mode" only going to 20 miles per hour on a very busy street with no turn off. car was towed, and new transmission needed. nissan will not take responsibility for the repair.

Transmission started shifting hard and occasionally revving before going into gear when starting out or backing up. we had the fluid changed and added lucas transmission fix. this seemed to fix the issue for 3 months or so then it started again. going to have the transmission checked at a local specialist shop. with so many people having this issue why has nissan not issued a recall. they pride themselves in selling reliable and quality products this is not so. *tr

My maxima has been jerking and hesitating at low speeds. it is only when the car has been running for a bit and is warmed up. a few times it has slammed into gear so hard i thought i had been rear ended. it is so bad that i have to drive with my hazard light on. i'm afraid for my life and other drivers on the road. this problem shouldn't be taken lightly and i believe nissan should be held accountable. *tr

Excessive corrosion of floorboards. only carpet is between road and ground on both driver and front passenger compartment. car never in accident and exterior/body shows no signs of corrosion. believe this is a design flaw and could be dangerous if carpet lets loose and feet can hit ground. *tr

My car stalls and shuts off unexpected when at a stop, it also will not accelerate over 40 mph in traffic. i took it to a local auto store to test the (service engine soon) light, comes back with codes relating to the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan maxima. i was going 30 mph, i hit a truck that was stopped at a red light. my airbags did not deploy. $4870 in damage but my insurance company said there was not enough damage to be considered a total loss ($170 away from being considered a total loss). *tr

It started hard shifting and jerking in the beginning and then it would level out. after awhile it wouldn't go in gear. took it to get it checked and was told that the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $3000 or more. i have friends and family the have had this same issue, with so many people having this issue why has nissan not issued a recall. they pride themselves in selling reliable and quality products this is not so. *tr

My car began jerking and shifting unexpectedly. it accelerated unexpectedly which caused me to lose control of the vehicle. my car crashed into my friend's home. after doing research i found that many people are having shifting problems. this is a definite safety issue. *tr

Over a week ago i started noticing that the abs was turning on during normal braking and while simply driving. so i took it to the mechanic and they thought one of the sensors was out. they replaced the sensor that wasn't reading correctly with the other tire speeds for $385. after i picked up the car, the problem was not fixed. i then returned the car the local mechanic and after much research and speaking with nissan, they concluded that the abs module needed to be replaced and it was a very common problem for this particular vehicle. i have done research online and it proved that there are many others with this same issue. nissan put out a service bulletin about this very issue, but never offered to fix the issue via a recall and etc. i am currently looking at having to have the module replaced, which is going to be close to $2,000. with the sensor i am not going to be spending almost $2,500. i don't think it is right that there have been so many issues and no recall was done. *tr

I had my valve body replaced due to hard shifting and a delay in transmission engagement when shifting from park to drive. vehicle is start to exhibit same symptoms and i was informed the transmission would need to be replaced at the cost of $2,500 vehicle had 148,000 miles on it. nissan should be held responsible for its inferior quality and workmanship. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima began hard shifting while driving, reversing, and shifting into drive. i took it in to have it serviced over the summer and the nissan dealership recommended a transmission flush and said nothing was wrong. of course that did not fix anything. the problem has gotten progressively worse to the point where it can take up to 5 seconds for the car to shift into gear when i am putting it into drive. i contacted the nissan corporation and they advised me to go to the dealership and have it diagnosed. well of course now the dealership says we need to have the transmission replaced...to the tune of $3,000. when i contacted the nissan corporation they informed me there was nothing they could do to help me and that my car didn't fall within the parameters of the cvt transmission extended warranty. so not only are we out $150 for a diagnosis that we already knew what the problem was, but now we have to get the vehicle repaired or it won't be safe to drive. we have owned two nissans and the previous one was a 1996 maxima that never gave us any problems. i wish i had that car back and not this "upgraded" model. i use to think that nissan was a company that stood by its customers and strived for satisfaction, but i now know that is not the case. will nhtsa ever look into these complaints and force nissan's hand as far as this transmission issue goes? there needs to be a safety recall, not just a bulletin. *tr

I was driving my car,doing approximately 35mph,when the engine revved and the car bucked. i had my transmission fluid checked,and added what needed to be added,figuring that's what the problem was. it wasn't. the car has continued to do this for the last 3 months,and today the transmission went on the car. i bought the car in 2013 with 88,000 miles on it and no warranty. it is now 2015,and the car has just above 100,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked when shifting gears. in addition, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated excessively. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

In heavy traffic, at low speed, car began to rev high when trying to accelerate. had to have the valve body replaced for $1300.00. car has 55,000 miles on it. *js

I took my vehicle in for some service and was told my timing chain needed to be replaced. it is going to cost over $2000.00 for the work. i have investigated this and found numerous other complaints about this. nissan has issued as technical service bulletin on this problem. it appears a plastic part was used on the timing chain and it wears prematurely. i spoke to an independent mechanic and learned the timing chain should be good for at least 100000 miles. i was told by nissan that if the problem was not corrected, it could result in major damage to the vehicle. in addition, if the timing chain fails, the vehicle could be rear-ended since the failure makes the vehicle inoperable. *tr

In neighbor driving 30, car jumps and motor idles. has jumped into reverse when trying to shift to drive. while putting the car in reverse trying park, the car jumps instead of driving. while at a stop light while accelerating, car jumps three times before taking off to actually drive. car refused to go into reverse to back out of a parking space. *tr

Rattling sound on front ride side of vehicle. took to nissan dealership on 12/11/14 to have assessed. was confirmed that it is the timing chain tensioning system. it will cost $2000 in labor alone to remove engine and components to access, parts will be anywhere for $200-$2000. the timing chain tension system is defective and prone to premature failure. dealership does not know why this happens but recommended i do not drive until can be repaired due to the fact that if the timing loses time it will blow my motor. i feel as this should have been a recall issued to consumers. the vehicle is not yet paid off and will require $2000-4000 in repairs to be safe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that there was a delay when he attempted to switch the gear from reverse to drive. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician diagnosed that the valve body from the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,491.

Transmission problems in 2010, 2012,&2014(now) *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,491. the vin was not available.

My car will start off riding great but then the jerking starts and the acceleration stalls. i am so afraid that i may get in an accident as a result of the constant jerking. sometimes my engine revs up and my car jerks as if the whole car will just fall apart. i pray everytime i get behind the wheel. i don't have $3,000 to get it repaired and i should not have to pay for it when there is a class action suit against nissan for this issue. i am hoping that a recall is done so that i won't have to pay. i believe its a major safety issue because i can get in an accident or injure someone. it pisses me off that nissan won't take responsibility. *tr

I bought a 2003 nissan maxima se from a used car dealer with roughly 36,000 miles on it in 2006 march. the car ran great for a while, but right around when it hit about 65,000 miles it started having problems with the transmission. initially, the problem would only surface when i put my car from reverse to drive, and the car would lurch forward violently. i took it to the dealer who said that 2003-2006 nissan maxima's were known to have an issue with the transmission, but said it is not covered by any recall and would not be covered by a warranty as my car was beyond the 5 yr coverage period. the car now has 94,000 miles on it and the transmission problem is getting progressively worse. the car transmission slips intermittently which leads to problems with acceleration or maintaining speed and is a serious safety issue and due to this reason i avoid driving on freeways. *tr

Immediately after purchase, various instances of electrical malfunction, including mirror lights flickering, dash lights flickering/half doesn't come one, as well as faulty wiring in sun roof causing it to open and closes randomly on it's own. shortly thereafter, transmission started to slip and knock hard into gears, even though proper maintenance was always completed. brakes replaced several times. suspension lacking. as of last week, the traction/slip lights come on and the car will not accelerate properly, almost causing several accidents. this problem has yet to be resolved, as no one seems to know what the problem is. this vehicle has caused financial harm as well as near physical harm on several occasions. *tr

Hard shift when transmission is hot. *tr

I was at the light waiting to make a left turn into my neighborhood and as i got a break to turn in front of traffic my car jerked and cut off. my 2 year old and 3 year old was also in the car i was terrified and now scared to make a turn in front of traffic bc my car may cost me and my kids our life car isn't safe to drive like that. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission began to jerk violently and the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also heard a constant rattling noise coming from the timing chain while driving various speeds. an independent mechanic recommended that the faulty timing chain be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 5 mph, the gear shifter was switched and the vehicle jerked forward without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000. updated 01/13/15*lj

My transmission slowly began to kick and jerk. after a while it got worse and worse. it has got me into many near accidents do to either jerking or failed to shift and accelerate. it now will not shift into gear at all, and is currently in the shop. i have seen many complaint about this issue with nissan, and think it is unacceptable that they do not recall these transmissions. *tr

Brake "actuator" started humming or running as soon as car ('06 nissan maxima se) was turned on away from home. continued to kick in abs at every brake application creating unsafe (or at least not normal) braking situations and continued to run when car was shut off. abs light, tcs light, and slip light all activated continually. codes c1110 & c1105 & c1106 were present after scanning at local garage. battery drained after car shut off due to actuator continuing to run with car shut off. per research and other tsb or nissan-issued technical bulletins, the rear hub abs sensor frequently malfunctions due to a design flaw in the car. if driven while malfunctioning (as in this case) the controller/actuator may malfunction. turning off "abs" while driving seems to keep the actuator from running, but also makes driving less safe, especially in inclement weather due to turning off tcs/abs. i've had to replace this out-of-pocket (despite being an extremely common problem with this model vehicle). sensors and actuator were replaced. vehicle driven again. less than 8 months later, same issues return. nissan dealership replaced rear sensor per codes, new code for actuator shows again (after sensors placed in) and they require me to pay out of pocket again for new actuator. this is obviously a design flaw in the car (per many other reports) and should be recalled immediately for repair. *tr

Have taken the vehicle to the local nissan dealership several times to have issues diagnosed and they would state there is nothing wrong. first started with having low and dirty oil and making a weird noise even after it has been serviced. took the vehicle to a different place that the nissan dealership said we should go. their oil solution of royal purple synthetic oil did not work. talked to the place where the vehicle was bought and because the warranty was expired they were unwilling to help. the vehicle currently has almost 108000 miles on it and have only owned it a year. i am afraid to drive the vehicle because of the hard shifting when driving and the slamming of the head against the head rest. it will slam into second, third and even fourth gear once it gets warmed up and take several seconds for the vehicle to engage and adjust the speed. i experience jerking coming from the rear while driving and recently while going from speed limits of 45 to 30 i felt a lose of power like it did not want to go. while parked it also slams into reverse and the first. i have a young son and this vehicle is defiantly not safe for him to drive in. i was told to replace the solenoids, timing chains, and to put a kit in it for the shifting issues. i also need to get an alignment done to address the shaking when going over 55mph. at this point the motor mounts probably need to be replaced. i'm still making payments on this vehicle and all warranties are expired. the air bags are also malfunctioning and the lights blink on and off this will cost up to a $1000 to have fixed. the check engine light also comes off and on but no codes show up. the rpm gauge gets stuck at 3 and you have to go over 40mph to get that gauge to work. really don't want to have an accident because of the issues with the drive train and transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the transmission would slip. the contact mentioned that the vehicle would jerk and slam into gear. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Drivers and passenger side front floor pans disintegrated due to rust corrosion. these pans tie the center tube to the side frames so any structural integrity there is lost. there is no longer support for the passenger and drivers feet, only the carpet is keeping them from falling through to the road. *tr

The vehicle shifts really hard between first and second gear.

The car started to jerk and the transmission started to slip. car will not move now. it slams into gear. *tr

While driving on the interstate, i had cruise control set at 80mph. there was a stalling/jerking motion that took place. after looking over the instrument panel. i notice it was still on cruise control but the mph had dropped a few miles. once cruise control was disengaged, i noticed the difference in acceleration. it felt like my car was stuck in third or forth gear. i had to hold pedal to the floor and wait as it picked up speed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop, transmission shifted hard. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt and the tensioner needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled. the traction control system indicator illuminated when the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

The floor boards in this 2006 nissan maxima are badly rotted through. it probably has been going on for quite some time. i spoke with the nissan dealer today. they want $1200 to patch the floor boards. it is a major safety defect in manufacturing and design. i believe this and all cars of this model and year should be recalled and fixed by nissan. there are numerous postings on the internet for the same problem on this and other nissan model cars of the same vintage. nissan refuses to acknowledge this defect and take any action. i need your intervention. *js

Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the front driver’s side air bag warning light flashed and the passenger side front air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnose that the module in the passenger’s side seat failed. the contact was advised that the seat cushion and sensor be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 144,000.

Transmission started slipping and jerking while trying to accelerate. first occured on a busy 4 lane bypass. we were barely able to get it pulled off of the highway the problem was so bad. *tr

Same issue as another "transmission defect. i am experiencing a problem with my 2006 nissan maxima. the transmission in my car is slipping. when i am driving many times the acceleration increases the rpm above 3, before it changes. there are other internet postings with the same issues that i have. based on the internet research, this seems to be a common problem with this year and model. why isn't the nissan corporation being held responsible for their actions?" *tr

Slowed down to round a corner. transmission slips upon acceleration. *tr

Transmission defect. i am experiencing a problem with my 2006 nissan maxima. the transmission in my car is slipping. when i am driving many times the acceleration increases the rpm above 3, before it changes gears. also sometimes when taking off there is a very hard kick before you take off. there are other internet postings with the same issues that i have. based on the internet research, this seems to be a common problem with this year and model. why isn't the nissan corporation being held responsible for their actions? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Diving down a road going 45. a person pulled in front of me to go the opposite direction. he hit my car straight on and totaled my car from the frontal damage to the car. no airbags were deployed and i nearly smashed my face on the steering wheel if it wasn't for my seat belt. and me hold my self back from going threw the windshield. *tr

Tl – the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the transmission failed and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. a mechanic stated that the transmission failure was due to the valve body. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 88,000. jcc

The car doesn't downshift properly (automatic 6 speed transmission). also it shifts very hard from reverse into first. while traveling down a hill, the car revs hard when you step on the gas at the bottom of the hill and slams into gear. car transmission also sometimes slips while accelerating. lots of forums with people complaining about the same issues. transmission repair facility said there is a service bulletin from nissan for this problem. *tr

Automatic transmission replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the off air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the left air bag assembly cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000, and the current mileage was 131,000.

Car will not completely start, (and the start is fine) alarm states its stole etc. anti-thief... been in shop for weeks and they can't figure out what is how to fix it. *tr

While driving through the town of westport, ct, the car started to jerk and then it was difficult to get past 25 miles per hour and then all of a sudden the car shut off a couple of times. i then made it to a gas station and after a few minutes it started up and i made it home. i have now been told that there is a problem with the transmission on my car that causes jerking, gear slipping and sudden acceleration and cut offs that nissan is aware of (on the 2006 nissan maxima models) and they have not addressed any of these problems or issues. i guess they will wait until someone gets killed before something happens. it is going to cost me $3000.00 to get my car fixed when it should be free because of the defect in the transmission on this model year car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while the brakes were engaged intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three occasions, who diagnosed that there was an abs brake system failure causing transmission and engine damages. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. updated 08/11/14*lj updated 08/13/2014 *js

When turning the steering wheel the vehicle make a whining, then a grinding noise, along with difficulty steering. had it checked (thinking the power steering pump) was told it was the pump, the high pressure hose, and the rack and pinion and that this is a typical repair on vehicle of this age. replaced the rack and pinion, and the hose, and still having issues. i have and have had several cars japanese, american, and german some with twice the mileage and never had a problem of this nature. checked the nissan forums and this is common with vehicles of this vintage, murano, and altima with a 3.5 liter v6. regardless of its commonality, its still of safety concern and deserves attention. *tr

Upon accelerating, the vehicle lost power and harshly shifted into the next gear, surging forward and causing the operator to almost hit a vehicle in front of the vehicle. when nissan was advised i was told to have the trans replaced (not cheap). upon checking nissan forums and speaking with other owners turns out this is a common problem with nissans of the same generation, like the murano, and altima. the problem has persisted, i refuse to repair an issue that seems to be a defect, along with the power steering issue that is 'common' in these cars. *tr

During upshifts and down shifts the car is very harsh. slams into gear making acceleration and de-celebration unpredictable. *tr

After car has been driven for about 30 minutes the transmission slips and hesitates when shifting, especially into and out of 3rd gear. took it to the dealership and i didn't even have to tell them what was wrong, he asked me if my transmission was acting up. when i said yes he rattled off about 5 things people have been experiencing (hard shifting in reverse, hesitation in upshifting, etc) and i said yes to each one. without even looking at it he said it would be $4,000 for a new transmission because all of them have that problem. i contacted nissan about paying for it and they refused, twice. i've almost gotten into a handful of accidents because of this. switching lanes to pass someone on the highway and the transmission hesitates and sends the rpm's to 7000 and i almost get rear-ended, then when it does shift it jerks so hard the car swerves all over the road. it shifts so hard my engine mounts are broken and need replaced too. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward while the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was separating from the engine. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

The vehicle shifts gears in a very rough jerking motion. i have experience late gear engagement, which have resulted in multiple near collision accidents. jerking also occurs when changing from reverse into drive. when pressing down on gas during highway travel, the rpm's raise and then a few seconds later the car will jerk into gear and then the speed will increase. *tr

Transmission has acted up and gotten stuck in 5th gear since i bought the car. it is very slow to take off from a stop when this happens and does not drive well at all. it also slams in and out of first and second gear before getting stuck in 5th. *tr

This car has had hardshifts, between 2-3 gears and horrible downshifts. nearly impossible to drive in stop and go traffic. many other people have these issues. flair shifts when coasting. slipping in and out of gears. please help! the car shifts erratically and this is due to a production issue with these transmissions. nissan knows of these problems and that's why they now use cvt transmissions. please issue a recall! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked abnormally as the check engine warning light illuminated. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 53,900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a sudden reduction in engine power. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the failure mileage and vin was unavailable.

Transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears and very high rpm occurred at same time. needed an entire transmission overhaul. warranty good for 60 months or 60,000 miles. transmission gave out at 57000 miles but car was purchased 7-18-06, so it is past the 60 months. nissan taking no responsibility whatsoever, despite numerous transmission problems of nissan owners. paid over $3000 to fix transmission. *tr

Abs braking system failure and actuator defect; abs system sensors and hubs previously replaced in august 2009 after notification to nissan. nissan has failed to notify public of an abs system design defect and to issue a recall although it has known about the problem in its vehicles since approximately 2004 and the dealers have been issued an advisory. failure of these components can lead to failure in proper braking, significant reduction of engine power, loss of speedometer, and reportedly fire. nissan also has been notified of re-ocurrence by complainant and refused to take responsibility for repair.

After reading multiple reviews, it looks like my car is having the same issues. i am driving down the road and the freeways and suddenly my car would shut down. on the freeway. with 2 babies in the car. i have taken my car in multiple times and nothing seems to fix the issues. in addition, my car jerks multiple times and wont kick into gear while driving and then all of a sudden my "check engine light comes on". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking noise from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,800 and the current mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that there was a crack under the lcd display unit, which allowed items to fall through the opening. the contact stated that coins fell into the crack and caused the instrument panel gauges to fail. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ac amplifier and the unified meter control needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 76,000. the vin was not available.

Transmission slipped while in traffic on the freeway, the engine revved up then the transmission slipped back into gear, jerking the car forward and nearly rear ending the car in front of me. this occurred several times in subsequent days until i had the transmission replaced. *tr

My initial incident occurred sometime in december, after putting my vehicle in to gear (d) from park position it hesitated and then it felt as if my whole car jumped. i stepped on the gas to slowly accelerate and the cars engine revved up but the car did not move. it kind of scared me. it continued to do so on my drive home. it continues to do so off and on predominately when my car has had the opportunity to warm up. after doing some online research as to what could be causing the issue it seems that there are many complaints with this same matter. it is believed that the transmissions installed in nissan maximas are faulty and nissan refused to do anything about this issue. it is very hazards to be driving like this and it is a very costly fix for a problem that should not be happening this early on or at all with a vehicle. *tr

Every time i put car in gear it jumps and feels like car falling apart. as i am driving and get up to 50 miles per hour the car will jerk. i have replaced motor mounts, had transmission flushes, transmission fluid changes, new tires and car still jerks and tranny and gear shafts are faulty. the entire body of car feels like it's coming apart. *tr

While casually driving, hands on steering wheel, foot on accelerator, asphalt road slightly damp but not wet, on a two way street with no reason to expect a sudden crisis, the aba brakes on my 2006 maxima suddenly locked throwing the rear end of the vehicle into a slide facing oncoming traffic which at this time there happened to be none. when i felt the sudden action, which was like i had run into an invisible wall, i then hit the brakes attempting to stop the vehicle. the steering wheel seemed to float with no control of the direction headed. the car continued to accelerate instead of braking. this sent the vehicle back across to the right side of the road into a concrete curb and over into a grassy area before the car came to a stop. only exterior minor damage from hitting a small sign post. had it immediately towed to the dealer who road tested it but found no reason for the incident. they said there were no computer codes for what happened. i spoke to the service manager and called nissan to explain what happened. they had no clue for why. i am still afraid to drive this car in heavy traffic for fear of a repeat. with such low miles and in the garage care over the years it is not time to trade it in. *tr

I bought the car with 81,000. soon after, the transmission in the car started giving me hickups now and then and now, it hard shift from third to fourth and sometimes 1 to 2nd. the car has now 89,000 and i'm very disappointed with this for. a car with less than 100k miles. *tr

I was stopping on a red light when all of the sudden the abs started to kick in but the floor was dry i want going fast as all our any of that. now it does it every time i'm breaking the code iys c1110. *tr

Transmission is slipping and bucking so hard that it feels as if you either hit someone or someone has hit you from behind. causes you to lose speed and makes the cars behind you to slow down to avoid rear ending collision. when the vehicle is like this it gives you a very uneasy feeling as to what will happen next to cause you to become a hazard and put yourself and others in danger. the vehicle has gone through 2 rebuilt transmissions already this year alone and the problem is starting to resurface again. *tr

2006 nissan maxima. consumer writes in regards to abs and actuator defect. *smd the consumer stated the abs sensor and hubs were replaced in august 2009, after receiving notification from nissan. a repeat of the same problem recently, required the replacement of the sensors, hubs and actuator. nissan failed to notify the public about the problem and issue a recall, although they have known about the problem since 2004 and issued an advisory to dealers. failure of the components could lead to failure in proper braking, significant reduction of engine power and loss of speedometer reading. nissan was notified of the incident, but refused to take responsibility in repairing the vehicle.

I was a proud owner of a 2006 maxima but now i am very disappointed. about two months ago, my car started jerking when switching gears, accelerating, parking, and slowing down. i went to nissan and they told me that my transmission had internal failures and needed to be replaced at $4200.00!!! my car only has 73,000 miles should not need a new transmission. i looked on the internet and discovered that there are thousands of people who have had the same issues and have filed a class action lawsuit against nissan because they know that their transmissions are messed up and they are trying not to own up to it. this is a safety concern because when it jerks violently or stalls, you lose control of the car which is very scary and terrifying. i will never buy another nissan again!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle accelerated independently. the vehicle was stopped by the contact applying the parking brake, depressing the brake pedal and powering off the vehicle simultaneously. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that a spiral cable harness and the cruise control switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Pulling out into traffic car accelerated forward and stopped .no gears not even reverse ,my wife and granddaughter were stuck in middle of 4lane with no way to go anywhere.nissan doesn't think they are liable .now i have to pay 2700 dollars for a transmission that has only 82000 miles on it. i have owned 4 nissans in past ,but no more. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the abs warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the left rear abs sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to correct the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who stated that the actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000. the current mileage was 56,000.

While in 3rd gear going into 4th, it would hesitate for a good 2 seconds then pop into 4th. it also started doing the same thing while going into reverse from drive and vice versa. i just think it's quite suspicious that these problems i've been having with this car just started happening within a couple thousand miles of my warranty ending. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was reversing into a parking space at 3 mph when the wheels became unresponsive. the contact was able to turn the steering wheel but the wheels would not move. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the steering gear was damaged. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 101,823.

I have a 2006 maxima with 78,000 miles. about 2 months ago the automatic transmission started jerking when shifting from gear 1 to gear 2. also jerking from reverse into drive. after stopping, the transmission does not engage and the rpms sky rocket until the gear engages. i have had the transmission serviced but the problem still continues. this is a major problem in heavy traffic where stopping and starting is required due to stop signs and lights. it could also result in another car rear-ending me because the transmission will not engage immediately when accelerating.

I have a 2006 nissan maxima, i bought it used in 2011, about 6 months after the transmission starting small jerking when putting in reverse or drive. then in january 2013 it started slipping in 1st 2nd and sometimes 3rd gears, i have also had the rpms rev up high and when the transmission finally engages it jerks so hard it feels like everything under the car is going to fall out! i have found out that i am looking at $3500 to repair and it would be a used transmission that is going to produce the same problems as my current one. i feel nissan motor co should step up to the plate and take care of this problem!!! *tr

When i'm driving slow in my 2006 nissan maxima, the rpms jump up to 3000. when i press on the gas it doesn't accelerate, the rpms just jump high. it mainly happens when i'm driving slow through residential neighborhoods. *tr

When the vehicle is shifted from park to drive there is a hard jerk prior to engagement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle jerked abnormally. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 20 mph when vehicle jerked while shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the vehicle jerked, while shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed the transmission fluid and the valve gasket was replaced; however the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was taken a transmission specialist for a second opinion and the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 124,000.

While driving home in rush hour traffic with my 2 kids in the car, at a stop light, my maxima all of a sudden wouldn't shift into gear. the engine would rev, but no movement happened. i tried every gear and was able to get over from the far lane to a parking lot (while almost getting hit twice). my car was towed to the nissan dealership where i was told that the car that i had only had since 06/2010 needed its transmission replaced. thankfully we had bought the extended warranty. well, 5 months later in may of 2011, my car started jerking badly when shifting and sometimes didn't want to go into gear when shifting from reverse to drive. guess what, nissan dealership said the last transmission (2nd one for the car that was 5 years old had 85000 miles on it)was defective and needed to be replaced. again, it was under warranty because it had been less than 12 mths or 12000 miles on the last transmission they had put in the car. shockingly, here it is, a little over 2 years later and guess what???? my car isn't wanting to go into reverse or drive without waiting for 30-90 seconds. called the nissan dealership and they are pretty sure the car needs a new transmission!!!!!! this will be the 4th transmission this 7 year old car has had. it has 125000 miles on the car, shouldn't it just be having transmission issues now???? oh and to top it all off, the car is no longer covered under the extended warranty and the nissan won't cover the cost of replacing this transmission because it has been more than 12000 miles/12 mths since the last one was put in! something is definitely wrong with nissan transmissions and i too will be sure to never purchase a nissan ever again and will be sure to let all my friends know not to either! *js

I recently purchased a 2006 nissan maxima automatic transmission with roughly 47.5k miles on it. when i am in traffic and accelerating and breaking constantly, my car jams into gear. when i go from drive to reverse and back again (parallel parking, 3-point turn) my car has trouble getting into gear and then finally slams into gear. mostly happens in first 3 gears. i have researched online and noticed that this is a recurring problem with the valve body in nissan maximas, specifically 2006 models. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the transmission slipped. the vehicle failed to accelerate and would jerk when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the transmission system was flushed but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 65000.

I noticed that the transmission in my 2006 nissan maxima started to shift hard while driving and jerk into gear. i bought it three years prior as preowned from a nissan dealership. it had 106k miles on it when it started to shift hard and jerk. i took it to pat peck nissan in mobile, al to have it diagnosed and i was told that the transmission bands were going out and that the transmission needed to be replaced. once i started to google nissan maxima transmissions, i came across where a civil lawsuit was filed against nissan in 2012 claiming that nissan knew or should have known about defective transmissions in the 2004-2006 nissan maximas and altimas. i contacted the corporate office of nissan with my issue and to see if they were going to make this right. i then had to call them back for an status on my case and i was then told that because my warranty expired (4 months prior) that nissan would not be able to assist me with this problem. i don't understand what my expired warranty has to do with a defective transmission?? a transmission should not be going out with 106k miles, mostly highway and the car has been taken care of. while i was online and discovered the lawsuit, there were so many complaints of people with the exact same issue. there is no way that the transmission should go out in everyone's car that has a 2004-2006 maxima or altima! i have owned three nissan total and i will never by another nissan again. *tr

Suddenly broke down while in rush hour traffic. car was towed and had cam sensors replaced. transmission began to slip shortly afterwards. the engine would rev but the car would not accelerate. it then would begin to abruptly shift but not gain speed. there was also knocking when shifting from drive to park and vice versa. would at times be stuck at 20mph or the engine would rev. had to pull over on several occasions with my children in the car fearing that it might accelerate and rear end another vehicle or abruptly lose speed and myself be rear ended. also lets off a horrible sulfur smell. was diagnosed with transmission failure on 8/22/13 with 48500 miles. *tt

Transmission on my 2006 maxima is slipping significantly!!! initially began acting up when putting in reverse from park or going from reverse to 1st. had the transmission fluid checked--no problem found. now, however, it slips when accelerating on the highway. the resulting jerk is as bad as having been rear-ended!! several times the transmission has hesitated so long when accelerating from a stop, that i have been afraid of being hit by the car behind me. moreover, the slippage seems to be exacerbated when the a/c is running--which makes no sense to me--but the jolt i get when it finally finds the next gear is clearly much worse. at 100,000 miles, i'm going to be out-of-pocket for a new transmission that should have lasted at least twice the mileage!! i take care of my cars--got nearly 250,000 out of each of my previous cars: 2000 accord, 1993 mazda 626 and 1985 camry. this is the first and last nissan i will ever buy!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 99,000.

Recent dangerous issues with my 2006 maxima. lately it has been jumping, or jerking when accelerating from a stop, or after mild braking. it is so sudden, feels like i may have been rear ended! i noticed two weeks ago a little jump in the rpms, but nothing too major. routine maintenance and "everything looked good". that's what they always say.. sat aug, 2, 2013, turned into a residential area from a highway, my rpms jumped so high and my car seemed to almost stall or freeze, it jumped to rpm 6. i was so startled i stopped the car and turned it off. later in the night it drove again fine. two days later, after getting off the highway, my car did it again, up to 5, then a moment later up to 4-5. i then came to a four way stop and gently accelerated only for my car to freeze/jump/jerk again but this time all the way to 7. i had to drift off to the side of road and turn my car off again. sat there for 20 min until trying to start engine and drive home, 3 miles from home, exiting a major highway. 10- 45 mph. not catching the correct gear, or not receiving the fuel properly to the engine, inhibiting all driving abilities, speed and safety. literally can feel it as a driver. incredibly scary, supposed to be safe, expensive car. do not want to be killed by a tractor trailer, all because nissan won't take responsibility, claim a recall that is obviously a nation wide issue. 255 out of 375 complaints on this websites are for the power train of 2006 maximas. power train=that is 92.7 % of the problem with 2006 nissan maxima. if that does not constitute fault, then what does? how many people have to be injured, or killed before this is recognized? disgusting, ashamed, pathetic. http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/01/13/nissan.pdf. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima has been feeling weird for some weeks now. every time it was taken to the mechanic shop they were never ever able to pinpoint the issue. after having spent hundreds of dollars on a new valve body, transmission flush, etc. the issue now seems to be the transmission! my transmission is completely out! i am very disappointed that i have spent $21,000+ on this car to get nothing but dept out of it! after almost getting into multiple accidents from the sudden jerking of the transmission, i can say i will never purchase another nissan vehicle again!!!!! i wish i would have done research on this vehicle sooner so that i could have traded it in before it was too late. my mother who also purchased a nissan (quest) is beginning to have the same problems. we are very disappointed with the company. the least nissan could do it repair the damage for all the customers that are going through the same issue! *tr

The car jerks or hesitates as it switches to drive; gears are getting stuck as they switch in stop and go traffic. *tr

1. when slowing down around a turn, upon accelerating, there was a hard knock. almost felt as if i had gotten rear ended. 2. when slowing down to a stop, shifting from 3 to 2 was also very hard. *tr

When driving the car it slams into second and third gear. then when i put it into reverse it will not go into reverse right away and sometimes it slams into reverse and jerks the car. *tr

My car began shifting (abruptly and hard) when slowing down or stopping i'd say maybe 2nd to 3rd gear. it was dissatisfied to know after online research that this is an ongoing issue and nissan will have no part in resolving the problem. not happy!! so now i must replace the valve body from what i've found because it's not the tranny just "the brains" for the tranny. *tr

We have a 2006 nissan maxima. we bought it used in jan 2012. by june 2013, we noticed transmission issues. when accelerating, it hesitates and then bangs into gear. when parking it hesitates and bangs into reverse and drive. the radiator is also having issues. i am afraid to drive it more than 10 miles at a time. this seems like a massive issue with several nissan models from 2004-2006. let's hope nissan accepts their faulty equipment and does what is right to help everyone get it fixed. many people do not have the money for repairs and/or are upside down in loan. *tr

I had to replace the radiator and the transmission. i spent $4,000 for repairs. nissan is appealing the class action law suit. i am upside down on this vehicle. i need to get ride of it, now the motor whines?? *tr

My car started to jerk and had trouble moving from one gear to the next. as i started to accelerate, the engine would rev for a few seconds, then jerk, and finally shift to the next gear. when parallel parking, it would jerk upon shifting. i was very concerned about stalling in traffic and possibly being hit. on 7/1/13 i brought my car to the nissan dealership for inspection. the next day they told me that i needed a new transmission and valve body; estimated cost $6,000. *tr

Engine starts fine. when car is shifted from park to drive there is a delayed engagement, followed by a harsh thud as car goes into gear. i have worked professionally as a mechanic and have rebuilt several automatic transmissions. this appears to be a problem with the valve body. the internet is covered in complaints on this problem; just go to google and type in "maxima transmission problems." unfortunately, most people don't have my mechanical aptitude and the nissan is not owning up to the problem so it ends up costing the customer $3,000.00 -$4,500.00 or more to have the problem fixed. my car no longer has the "harsh delayed shift," initially in the morning, but after driven 30 miles or so, then the problem manifests itself. let me know if i can help in your analysis. *tr

Delayed shifts. hard shift from 1st to 3rd gears. hard down shifts. *tr

Transmission is slipping. *tr

After my car warms up if i go from neutral to drive it does not change immediately. it takes about 3 to 5 seconds then it slams into gear. *tr

Transmission is shifts hard when put in reverse and drive. while driving car tends to shift hard. *tr

When pulling out of a parking space, going from park to reverse, a hard shift is heard and felt and then from reverse to drive, same thing....abnormal. there are hard shifts and reluctant shifts during drive time. driving to an appointment, taxi in front pulled to left turn lane and almost changed the direction to come back to my lane. i applied brakes assertively (no skid) and taxi remained in turn lane so i continued by acceleration (not aggressively). the car sounded as though it was in neutral and then spun the tires. this was a normal maneuver and should not have had the spin result. the problem will be evaluated in the very near future by a reputable mechanic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally hard when shifting gears. when the vehicle would accelerate, the transmission slowed and slammed into gear. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer determined that the transmission exhibited an internal failure, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 149,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop light, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked abnormally and without warning. the contact was unable to shift gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 85,000. the current mileage was 110,000.

I have a 2006 nissan maxima that jerks when shifting from 1-2 and r- d. the engine reeves while the shifting . *tr

I was driving my car at 40 mph in light rain. as i approached a red light, i lightly got on the brakes. immediately, the abs kicked in. the amount of braking force was well below the margin where abs should kick in. thinking it was a onetime deal, i drove cautiously and tried braking again. this abs again kicked in immediately. the abs kicking in did lengthen the stopping distance as i was not applying the brakes hard enough to effectively slow down. on the next attempt, acceleration, traction control kicked in upon acceleration, causing the car to shake violently. my car was taken to the shop where the right rear wheel speed sensor had build up on it. checking forums about my car, this was a common occurrence and seems to be a design flaw. under different circumstances, a collision could have resulted due to the issue. nissan has a service bulletin for this issue, but in my eyes, this issue is should be a investigated further as control of vehicle speed is compromised. *tr

We just purchased this maxima approximately a month ago. once the car has been driven for about ten minutes straight, there is severe jerking and hesitation as it attempts to shift gears. we even experience this while on the interstate. it almost feels as if the transmission is going to fall out. it is now in the shop due to transmission repair. i see there is a class action lawsuit filed again nissan due to the fact the they have knowledge of the faulty transmission and are not attempting to fix the issue. we are now out of money for an issue that i believe should be made very public. had we known in the beginning about this incident, we would have chosen a different vehicle. luckily for us, we were not involved in an accident like many people in the cases. i think that a recall needs to be placed in order due to this defect. i do not want anyone to experience what we are experiencing. no only are we still paying on the vehicle, we are now out of roughly $3,000 for a replacement transmission. something needs to be done about this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the tcs, abs, and the slip warning lights all illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a rear sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. one week later the failure recurred. the vehicle was returned to the mechanic and the contact was awaiting the diagnosis. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 114,000. the consumer stated the vehicle would suddenly stop, and would not move. once he removed his foot from the accelerator, the vehicle would just take off. updated 12/16/13

Slowed down while someone turned and the car sped up an almost hit the car turning. then the car started accelerating and slowing down on its own. the car now jerks into gear and speeds up and slows down by itself. i have refused to drive the car and from everything i have read nissan refuses to do anything but charge $3,500-$4,500 for a new transmission even though it is the same transmission that does not last 60,000 miles in some cars. this is a very dangerous car and needs to be recalled to fix the obvious defect in the transmission. *tr

In august of 2012 i was in my 2006 nissan maxima on my way home from work when i was in traffic during rush hour when i was waiting at the traffic light, with cars behind me when my car stopped and wouldn't start or move ,the transmission had gone up a few months prior i took my car to nissan to get a diagnostic they reported not only did i need a brand new transmission at a sum of $3500 but also a meter control amp which controls the drivers dashboard ,i make car payments on this car still ,i've been driving a car rental since nov 2012 i can't afford it i need transportation,i have to get to work.i'm so frustrated i just found out yesterday that there is a class action lawsuit with nissan north america due to these damage transmissions they sold the public ,i so desperately in need of help i need my car fixed . *tr

My transmission is failing after only 71,117 miles. the rpm revs but the car doesn't move then it jerks into gear. this problem is occurring in several 2006 nissan maximas. there has to be a manufactures defect with the transmission. this problem has been ongoing. my question is what is the nissan corporation going to do. i will not purchase another nissan until they rectify this issue with the failing transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and lunged forward independently. the contact performed online research and determined that there was a transmission failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 104,000.

While my mechanic was doing maintenance work on my 2006 nissan maxima, he found the front floorboards are completely rusted and corroded. he was surprised that my feet had not gone thru the floor. i was told this has been seen before and when i call nissan that told me it was not covered. my auto has just researched 73,000 mi. *tr

I had to do replace a worn engine mount on my car, which required lowering the front suspension member (nissan speak), or cradle as i call it. i noticed that the front mounting studs were extremely corroded. i do live in a snow/salt state, ohio. the rear studs looked ok. the worst of the front studs had approximately 25% of the stud rotted away due to corrosion. this is not a simple replaceable a bolt, so i had no choice but to reassemble the cradle with the studs as is. if these studs were to fail, the result could be catastrophic. i thought you should know about this. as a side note, this same car had a severely corroded floor that had to be cut out and repaired as well. it appears nissan does not build a car suited for the snow/salt areas. *tr

2nd time: abs activates when pressing on brakes. anti-lock braking system hums even without pressing brakes. *tr

Abs activates every time brake is pressed. also, the anti-lock braking system hums before i hit brakes. corrosion problem per service tech at nissan. *tr

While driving my maxima started to with a little kick going into 2nd gear..now there is a major kick when giving it gas or going to reverse..anything in reverse 1st 2nd or 3rd gear has a hard kick..there are alot to other customers with same problem and nissan wont help there needs to be a recall. *tr

I was driving my '06 nissan maxima se home from work on the interstate. i pressed down on the gas to get into the other lane because traffic was speeding around me to fast. upon me trying to get into the slower lane my car started to buckle and jerk and not have any power when i pressed on the gas pedal. my car just lost all power but the care was still running. i had no control of the car. traffic was speeding around me and i looked up and saw a 18 wheeler slam on his breaks because my car was slowing down and stopped without warning. no brake lights or anything. my car was just creeping along in the middle of 5 o'clock traffic on i-20 at i-95n. i did not know what to do so i just sat there until finally a break came in the traffic about 30-45 mins later. other drivershad to skid off the road to avoid hitting the cars infront of them because my "safe, dependable, and durable" maxima was stuck and about to cause a whirlwind of a traffic pile up if not deaths because of the problem that my car has with its transmission. i had my vehicle to the nearest nissan dealership and they denied anything was wrong with my vehicle. not to mention that i had to pay the diagnostic fee for them to tell me that my car has no problems with the transmission. so, to make a long story shorter, i am out of a fee for the diagnostic charge by dick smith nissan in columbia, sc. they claim that there is nothing wrong with my car! however, they did say that i need to spend $4,600 for a new transmission. i will never buy another nissan product ever!!!!!! *tr

Abs comes on causing a grinding noise in in the front brakes reducing cars ability to stop safely. *tr

While driving at slow speed i noticed that the gear shifts were really hard and jerky, both up shift and down shift. i pulled over and stopped the car and put the car in park it was fine then when i put the car in drive it did no slowly move forward like it normally would. so i pressed the gas pedal slowly and noticed the gear shift into first really hard it felt like something just hit the car. i researched and found that several people with this 6th generation nissan maxima (2006) and the 5 speed at have the same issue. i called nissan and they did not offer to fix the issue for me. i was told that i did not have a "business relationship" with the dealer and they would not be able to help me. upon asking to elaborate what a "business relationship" meant, they told me that it was not serviced by nissan dealerships on a regular basis. i am really disappointed with nissan for not taking responsibility for using faulty equipment. *tr

I purchased my nissan maxima brand new in january 2006. i started feeling my car having problems getting in gear in 2011. now its getting worst. my check engine light is on, and i was told my the dealership that it is the transmission. i have seen now that nissan had transmission issues with the 2006 maximas and i believe that they should be recalled. i am in the navy and i need my car, for me and my family and i can't afford to purchase a new transmission, let alone a new car. *tr

Vehicle gauges stopped working with multiple warning lights coming on. followed by smoke coming from one vent. car would not change gears. problem was 2 coins had slide down behind radio into the amplifier / ac controller shorting it out n several locations. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving through a car wash with the gear in drive, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a cement pole, and a parked vehicle. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and wrist. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an engineer would be sent to inspect the failure however, the engineer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Vehicle hard shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. it also hard shifts during deceleration around 1st or 2nd gears. this problem is widely reported on nissan forums and on the internet. i believe it should be investigated as a recall issue as it has the possibility to cause injury. it feels like you are getting kicked when it does it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, lunge and decelerated independently. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 70,000.

Whe warmed up rpms shoot up. hard shifting between gears. *tr

Vehicle jerks at low speeds between 10-25 mph while accelerating and decelerating (1st-2nd gears). vehicle also jerks from shifting park to reverse or drive, reverse to drive and drive to reverse. vehicle jerks so severe at low speeds, it feels like being rear-ended. vehicle will do this while trying to merge into traffic which is a safety hazard. *tr

Transmission hesitation when attempting to enter traffic or advance when moving slowly, like what occurs when a traffic light changes when you are approaching it. the engine will rev (rpm approx 4000-6000) then slam into gear and jerk forward. this causes the danger of being propelled into traffic at the wrong time or simply getting rear-ended. my vehicle also has the problem of hesitating when i place the gear shift lever into reverse. research has shown this is a common problem with this generation nissan maxima and they have failed to take ownership and correct it. *tr

Transmission hard inconsistent shifting, jerking, lurching, slipping. *tr

Within the last month or so my vehicle has begun to display what appears to be a transmission problem. when i put it in reverse, then back into drive it hesitates and then jumps into gear. when i am accelerating (about 30-40 mph), my vehicle will hesitate or struggle to shift into the next gear. this happens most often at 30-40 mph but it has happen at faster and slower speeds and has happened with accelerating and decelerating. i have brought my vehicle to a repair shop who replaced the engine mounts at a cost of almost $1000 and that didn't fix the problem. now they are stating the problem is the valve body. i brought it for a second opinion to the nissan dealer and they state that i need a new transmission at a cost of $3500. i am about to bring it for a third opinion to a transmission shop. this is a safety concern in my opinion because the transmission could completely stall or give out while driving. i have researched this problem extensively online and have found hundreds of other stories of maxima owners with the same or similar problem. i don't understand why nissan hasn't been forced to recall these faulty transmissions. they obviously pose a danger to the public and they are obviously aware of the situation. i have found out about class action lawsuits against nissan and have found out that nissan has extended the warranty on the cvt transmissions (in the altima), but i don't have that type of transmission. i would like to request that the nhtsa look into this problem further and take a look at the sheer number of owners who are dealing with this problem or who have. i would like to request that you demand nissan to recall these vehicles and correct this problem. there is no reason that a transmission should need to be replaced in a vehicle after 70, 80 or 90 thousand miles. thank you! *tr

First after buying this nissan maxima 2006, i noticed that my head light lamps needed to be changed every 14 months. i never had a car where i had to replace the head light lamps so often. both of my other cars (toyota and honda) have over 100k miles and we never had to change the lamps on those cars. next, the abs brakes are not working properly, really? after 70k miles? wow! later i found out that this is a common problem with this car. the abs appear to be running while the car is moving and on dry roads. finally, the transmission. why do i have a slipping transmission on a car with only 64k miles. after research, i found out that the problems that i'm having with this nissan maxima, hundreds of other owns are having the same problems. i always had honda and toyota cars and i decided to try something new in this maxima. i will never buy nissan again, i'm running back to honda and toyota!!! *tr

I'm concerned that the defective transmissions that nissan knowingly placed in the 2006 nissan maxima is and will continue to cause bodily harm and fatalities. my car started out jerking, slipping so bad it would cause whip lash. now it's at a point i have it parked because i'm scared that i, my family, or an innocent driver will be in an accident, or potentially killed. i recently called consumer affairs in reference to this matter and they wanted $5,100 to fix it. it's a shame that they knowingly are charging the consumers and harming the innocent. i'm a soldier!!! what if i half way protected this country? i pray someone will look into this matter. innocent lives are at stake.... *tr

Hard shift in low gears when engine is warm/hot. will rev up to higher rpm when driving slowly then shifts to higher gear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward. the failure occurred intermittently while driving and also idling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. mah

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being appraised for a trade-in on a new vehicle, the owner of the dealership, noticed that the front driver and passenger floor boards were rusted through. the owner stated it would cost $1000 to have the floor boards replaced. the contact enclosed a copy of the bill for $506 to have the floor boards replaced at the auto body shop, as well as pictures. the owner of the dealership, suggested that the driver's side be replaced because it was in the same rotted out condition as the passenger side. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000. updated 3/22/13 *cn

I got into the car then i stared up the car. then i put the car in drive and when i begin to drive the car it started to jerk. after a while of driving the car i would stop at a light then i would get off of the brake to give it gas and the car would not move. *tr

Car has a serious transmission issue and it seems like this is a common problem with 2006 maximas. in lower gears and in reverse, car lurches violently and slips. when accelerating, car revs very fast, but gets no power. this is starting to happen more and more and i have been told i need a new transmission. this vehicle was bought new in 2006 and should not have transmission issues at 90k miles. given the multitude of complaints about this exact problem on various automobile forums, nissan should take steps to fix this problem. *tr

Transmission began to slip in 2nd and 3rd gears marked by engine rpm spikes then hard shifts into gear in both up and down shifts. fuel mileage as a result dropped approximately 2 mpg due to surging engine rpm. additional problems were marked by a violent continual vibration at cruising speeds under light acceleration in 3rd and 4th gears. *tr

When i first bought the car it was working fine but just two days after the car started to jerk hard the mph would go all the way to the last number like it was reving up took it back to the dealer ship they took it to one of there mechanics and told them that the transmission would had to be replace and ford wouldnt pay for it not one penny are even half i put down 5000 for the car at they could of paid half are gave us a new car i have two kids with me in the car every day am just scared it my stale when am on the freeway. *tr

Transmission jerking and slipping going into and out of 2nd and 3rd gear. very hard jerking. nissan will not replace unless i pay $3,400. saying internal transmission problem. the transmission shop said that it was the internal valve and all these nissan transmissions have this problem. the one he would put in for me will have this fault. *tr

My car shifts hard between 1 and 2 gear. got new motor mounts thinking this is the problem no such luck still shifting hard. *tr

***faulty transmission*** my 2006 nissan maxima jerks, takes time to accelerate in traffic, and it barely wants to move once stopping for a red light. the gear spontaneously gets stuck in either 1st or 5th and i have to pull over and turn the car off and then back on so that i can get to my destination. this is so dangerous. my car has been properly maintained throughout the years and upon my research, i have found that others (have had/and are still having) the same problems that i am experiencing right now. this is not safe or fair to me as a consumer. a recall needs to be done asap. *tr

2006 nissan maxima. consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *smd the consumer was also informed the engine would soon fail as well.

Abs activates during normal braking making horrible grinding sound. nissan dealer told me the actuator and rear hub needed repair for an extreme amount of money over $2,000.00. i had the similar problem previously with my 2004 nissan maxima, the only repair needed was to dismantle rear brake rotor, clean the corrosion, grind a notch in the knuckle, and reassemble it back. this is a major issue with all cars in middle eastern and central states because of the cold weather conditions. in my opinion it should be a national recall, for all the people having this issue is the united states and canada. *tr

Issues with the transmission surging and then a hard jerk or gear shift.took it to the shop, and before checking, the shop owner was familiar with the issue because mine was the 4th '06 maxima that had been brought in that week with the same problems. i have a black car thats 6 years old and the paint has faded almost to white on the roof of my car. *tr

In october 2012 it initially started when i was shifting into drive and the car jerking forward. then about a month later at a stop light it jerked forward when i accelerated as the light turned green. the acceleration was sluggish (like going from 1st to 2nd gear in a standard) you could feel the change in gear. once the gear changed occurred and the speed was constant it seem to catch and go into drive as normal but this time the check engine light came on. the jerk forward was very noticeable and very scary. as a result i brought it to an auto mechanic, they ran diagnostics and a code came up of po750. this code relates to the solenoid pack which is in the valve body and a part of the transmission. the mechanic did a lot of research and finally went to the nissan dealer to find out how they solved the problem and their answer to him was to replace the transmission not the solenoid pack. the dealership was familiar with this "defect" because they had replaced quite a few transmissions as a result of this problem. i then went on to a website, aboutautomobile.com, and found numerous complaints related to this problem for the 2006 maxima. this is unacceptable and really should be looked at. the median mileage that this defect occurs is around 77k. this problem poses a dangerous situation when driving, a high cost repair (3500 dollars) to replace the transmission which is what the nissan dealerships recommend and not a good feeling about a car that's not really that old. please let me know what can be done about this issue or where i can go to get help. of course the extended warranty ended in march 2012. which makes it a lot harder to deal with. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the transmission hesitated whenever it was placed into gear and it shifted hard whenever the transmission switched gears. the contact stated the failure did not happen all the time, but was re-occurring failure. the contact had the vehicle inspected by a dealer who diagnose that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact stated that when the failure was not occuring the vehicle runs completely fine. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. updated 01/02/2013*lj the consumer stated the failures withthe transmisson has not been resolved, so, a new tranission would likely fail in 60,000 miles updated 1/9/2013 *js

The transmission jerks when it shifts from first couple gears.it seems that nissan new of the problem , but never tuck any action on fixing it. it started with 04 models and keeps on happening . if i had known that nissan modes had such problems i would have never bought the car. now it cost 3000$-4000$ to fix the problem. *tr

From 0 to 60 second and third gear jerks violently, hesitating between gears. after stopping at the vehicle remained in 5th gear and would not down shift back to first. stranded in traffic attempted to drive forward, engine is revving at 3500 to 4500 rpms, but not accelerating. *tr

When driving my vehicle, i fill a jerking and shifting hard in 1st and 2nd gear like a mule is kicking me in the rear it goes on for days and when i slow down about to come to a stop it also kicks and jerks real bad and sometimes it just wont go at all. after i let the car sit for a min and shift from park to drive it hesitates for at least 7 to 10 secs and jumps real bad and goes into drive. i took it to my local nissan dealer and they couldn't find any thing wrong with the transmission;however, they said i need to get my transmission flush for $400. but they did charge me for the diagnostics test which cost $89. even though i paid to get my transmission flush at my mechanic shop a lot cheaper according to nissan, the problem is still going on. what should a person do. i have kept up all the maintenance on this vehicle, i am really scared that it my affect my motor mounts with this jerking. *tr

2006 nissan maxima. consumer writes in regards to problem with transmission shifting hard. *tgw the consumer stated, the vehicle shifted so hard, it felt as though, the transmission had fallen out of the vehicle. the consumer spoke to a mechanic at the dealership, and he stated it was most likely the valve body within the transmission. the consumer was informed nissan used a valve body made of aluminum from 2000-2006, that would not hold up in heat and would cause the transmission to slam into gear.

While entering the onramp, the car began to hesitate and then it did a hard jerk as it shifted gears. once i reached my destination and attempted to place the vehicle in park, the jerk happened again before going into reverse which almost caused me to hit the car that was parked in the adjacent parking space with a family of four in it. *tr

I brought my maxima from a dealer on february 6, 2012 beginning at 61587miles the transmission has stopped engaging properly when accelerating between 1st & 2nd gear of the automatic transmission. this occurs between 20 and 35mph and causes the vehicle to slam into gear with a force that negatively impacts the my ability to control the car causing an unsafe driving event. it is as powerful as being hit from the rear while driving. it will drive fine for a few miles and start lurching again. the vehicle would jerk violently before stalling. after researching the issues i was having with this car, i found that it is common in 2005 and 2006 maxima and nissan has not recalled these models for these issues. *tr

The past 4 months my nissan has been jerking when i am at slow speeds. it feels like the transmission is slipping when it is in lower gears. it is very unpredictable surging forward at random times. i feel like any moment it is going to cause an accident or quit all together. i am going to schedule an appointment with nissan dealer this week, but i did research prior and noticed numerous reports on this same issue. including a current class action law suit. i do not have 3500 to replace the transmission if this was due to the error on behalf of nissan. please help. *tr

I and my 6 year old son were driving on the freeway and the car started jerking on the freeway. i started to change lanes and almost was rear ended because of jerking and the non response of the transmission. this could have been very dangerous for my son and my self. *tr

There are many incidents of erratic speed changes. more precisely, exiting from highway i slowed to near stop, light changed i accelerated and vehicles rpm increased then banged into gear and jumped into lane. other examples when vehicle is put into drive or reverse it will hesitate then leap forward, this may not happen for awhile then next day it happens again. at times when decelerating vehicle will down shift then shift up causing erratic stopping distances. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle failed to shift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle became hesitant. the vehicle would also jerk forward while decelerating. the failure recurred at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Purchased my 2006 nissan maxima in july of 2006 had 12,750 miles on the odometer i have keep this vehicle serviced on a regular basis for the past six years. on may 6, 2012 while pulling out of a parking spot i put the car in reverse and it didn't move a few seconds later there was a loud thump and it jerked into gear so hard i thought someone had reared ended me. from this moment on when i would put it in gear it hesitates and then after i've driven for a while it starts jerking and seems to lose power. i'm afraid that it is going to stop in the middle of traffic or cause me to have a accident. i was due for an oil change in july so i told the service writer that i was having this problem and that i was feeling something funny under my car, the mechanic test drove my car and i was advised that i needed a serpentine belt i paid 159.99 plus tax to have the serpentine belt replace along with my oil change. after i picked my car up and drove it for a while the jerking and hesitating presisted thats when a friend advised me that it was my transmission and i should have it checked. i contacted glenn nissan sevice department and asked if there was a recall on the 2006 transmissions and was told there was no recall i asked the service writer if i had to have a trasmission how much would it cost they have not returned my call as of today. that's when i went online to check and see if there was a problem and saw the same complaints from other nissan owners. i took my car to a transmission shop on 8/06/2012 and it was diagnosed that i would need a transmission and the cost be around of $4500.00 plus. my next step is to contact nissan maufacturer to see if they can resolve this issue with the 2006 transmissions before someone gets hurt and or killed. *tr

This vehicle has been maintained well over the years. it is absolutely incredible on how many people share the same problems that i have and that nissan has not done nothing about it. my car started shifting really hard from 2nd to 3rd gear, it also gets stuck on 5th gear once the transmission is heated up. i know that it is the transmission that is defective or else there would not be so many videos on the internet about how to repair the solenoids that are inside the valve body. the car is in horrible driving condition and i even drive around with my hazards on because of the violent downshifts shake up the car and myself. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while traveling 55-60 mph, the vehicle started to shake while shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to both the dealer and a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,500. updated 10/31/12 *bf the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. updated 11/1/2012 *js

I drove to work which is about 10 miles from my residence,parked to retrieve some paprework then returned to my vehicle. i started my vehicle and placed the transmission in drive,with my foot on the brakes as required while changing gears.there was a big time delay before the transmission engaged into the drive position.there also was a loud and very hard "bang" causing me to be forced rearward in the seat and the vehicle jumped forward, as if there was not a foot on the brakes. at this point the vehicle is engaged in the drive position. i spoke to a representative at the dealership where i bought the vehicle new in april of 2006,all they had to say is i must pay $109 for a diagnosis of the problem and hopefully they could duplicate it. i also spoke to nissan america consumer hotline and they also said that i must have it dealt with through the dealer, and they will see what they could do .at the time of this entry,the vehicle has 55000 mile exact. i have been on numerous site online and saw compliants about the same problem, with the transmission as a known fault. transmissions from nissan between the years of 2004 to 2007.all the complainants states they have not gotten any solution from nissan america. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side floorboards on were rusted completely from the interior to the exterior of the vehicle. the contact could see the ground from the interior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 80,000.

The vehicle is violently jerking and switching between gears while slowing down or going down hill. *tr

I was driving my vehicle to work and i stopped at a red light. when the light turned green i pressed on the gas and the car rpm went up but my car did not moved. about 10 seconds later it jerk really hard into gear and moved. i got scared because cars were in front of me and i didn't know if my car was going to run right in the back of another vehicle. i bought the car from the waldorf, md nissan dealership. when i was purchasing this car my main concern was safety. i was pregnant and i had two other small children that i transport back and forth from school. now i don't even feel safe to have my children in my car. i was told that i needed to replace the throttle bottle in my car or better yet get another transmission due to nissan building these cars poorly. one i am a single working parent trying to provide for my family. and now i am stuck with a car that has known transmission issues. i know that nissan is aware of the situation and this is very unprofessional for them not to fix the problem. what if one of my children where hurt due to the car jerking or down shifting when it isn't suppose to. what if myself or someone else lost their life due to nissan not wanting to fix the issue that so many people have complained about. i pray that someone at nissan will own up to this and fix this issue before someone gets hurt. and if it takes myself and others to keep calling or to go to the dealership and complain or better yet call the local news and have them cover a story because no one would like to see a mother or her children get hurt by a poor built vehicle!!!! *tr

Mine started with a little kick and it just kept on getting worse to the point where it could cause whiplash... and this is during acceleration and while slowing down too. the transmission finally gave out! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the transmission would slip out of gear and exhibit a loud thumping sound. in addition, the vehicle would jerk when the transmission was switching gears. the contact stated that the failure mainly occurred in first and second gear but also in third and forth. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the transmission fluid flushed but to no avail. the contact also had the transmission control module replaced but the failure was not corrected. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 138,000.

Transmission starts to slip from first to second when it gets warmed up. i was reading online that nissan made a defective transmission and is refucing to take responsability for there mistakes. *tt

I am having a problem with my car jerking profusely when switching gears. it will do this as well when i come to a stop and then take off. there is something definitely wrong with this make/model/year vehicle. i love my car but after seeing throughout the internet alot of people having the exact same problem, i do not believe my next purchase will be a nissan. the manufacturer should be recalling and fixing this issue. maybe families that have lost loved ones while driving this vehicle should investigate the cause of accident a little further. *tr

My car was bought at a nissan dealership in 2011 of december, in january i noticed the car jerking and shifting while driving 20 to 30 miles. so i took the car back at the dealership and they said that they will only give me another car only if the problem is in the transmission, they told me that the problem is my motor mount is broken, and they don't cover anything outside the transmission or engine only the inside.. the total amount to fix was 500 but i had no money to do it.they gave me an option of taking an extended warranty which it was expensive for me so i shopped for a warranty and i got a full bumper to bumper for a cheaper price than what they gave me. it took me 3months to go back to the dealer with a new warranty they fixed the motor mount but the issue is still their. a nissan technician took it for a test drive they suggested that i need a new transmission and there's no way i'm willing to give them my car again to fix because it took them along time to realize the problem telling me to fix your car we need to get it out of idle and emission needs to be checked that's what they were saying before they realize its a transmission..i love nissan maxima but in order to keep a customer like me to stay loyal please fix the issue and do the right thing by recalling the vehicles. *tr

I was driving 45mph and came to a red light which i stopped and when the light turned green i placed my foot on the gas and my nissan would not get past 3rd gear and jerked really bad before it would accelerate. this happens now all the time and i even had transmission fluid replaced in my car which has not prevented the issue that i am still having faulty transmission. *tr

I was going through a stop sign, and after i stopped, i pressed the gas only to see the rpms shoot up without the vehicle moving for five seconds, then the car finally kicked into gear. this is very unsafe and this is not the first incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked when shifting gears at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. updated 7/12/12 *cn updated 08/08/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. in addition, the contact was unable to shift into any gear. there were several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the vehicle began to hesitate while driving 20 to 40 mph and the accelerator pedal was engaged. the failure occurred twenty minutes after the vehicle was turned on. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was waiting for the results of the diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Hard shifting, transmission slipping, gearing down for no reason, etc this car is a lemon, nissan should be made to recall these cars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 65 mph, the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the failure could have been caused by corrosion of the abs sensors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that they would not assist with the cost of the diagnostic test or the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

This is a transmission issue, but 'transmission' wasn't listed as a choice so i chose 'power train'. i was accelerating on an interstate onramp, preparing to enter the interstate highway. while accelerating, i noticed the car ahead of me was not accelerating at the same rate so i let off the gas to slow down. the car ahead then sped up, so i attempted to assume accelerating to enter the highway. at that point the engine quickly revved up as though i were in neutral. that lasted for a brief moment, then suddenly the transmission slammed into gear with such force that the front tires lost traction and the car lurched hard to the left. my reaction was to adjust quickly to the right, to prevent cutting across busy lanes. i left the roadway to the right, fortunately no collision with anything except a curb. skidded to a stop there in the grassy area right of the highway. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan maxima. at 60,000 miles or so, the transmission started slipping between 1st and 2nd gear. also hard shifts from reverse to neutral and neutral to first. i have maintained the transmission properly. it turns out there are hundreds of people on the internet complaining about the exact same issue. it is a manufacture defect which has not been recalled. help. *js

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima 2 in 2009 with 35,000 miles. at 75,000 miles i began to notice that the vehicle would occasional jerk with changing lower gears (20-30 mph) and that it would violently down shift when slowing down for a stop. these actions only occur after the vehicle has been driven for 20 minutes or more. the dealerships say that it is the transmission and that it will cost $4,000 to replace. the vehicle has 80,000 miles at this point and that is not enough miles to warrant a new transmission. in researching the internet i have discovered that this is a common theme with the 2006 nissan maxima . this issues present safety issues and should be recalled by nissan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would consume large quantities of oil abnormally, which the contact was concerned could possibly result in improper performance of the piston rings. the dealer diagnosed that the catalytic converter was storing the oil which could possibly cause a fire or engine damage. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 113,300 and the current mileage was 113,680.

Purchased this car in 2006 brand new! 90k miles the abs went.........at 120k miles the ac went and you have to keep putting freon all summer long! now at 130k miles the car jerks sporadically when driving it switches gears and takes about 5-8 seconds to switch gears. truly a dissatisfied customer. i paid for a transmission flush, which had i known at the time would not have done it because the problem remains! *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud snapping sound from the front end of the vehicle. the contact then noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat and the front passenger side coil spring was fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised the contact that the driver and passenger side coil springs were fractured and would have to be replaced. the front passenger side tire would also need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 68,743 updated 04/26/12*lj the struts and stabilizer bar were replaced. updated 04/27/12

This vehicle is very unsafe. the transmission will jerk the car at any given time, which increases the chances of an accident. this is the only issue i am having with this car. this may be only one issue however it is a very expensive one. the certified nissan dealership said that it would cost around four thousand dollars for this to be corrected including parts and labor. there needs to be an recall on this vehicle right away. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the abs light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sensor for the rear brakes needed to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 91,000.

The car has hesitated to reach the next gear. there is an obvious jerk getting into gear. on a few instances when shifting into reverse there was a very hard jerk and loud noise. this occurred with my kids in the car which was scary. the car has shifted hard while in traffic and has taken a while to pick up speed to the next gear. *tr

The transmission is failing and nissan customer services is rude! you can't get nissan to admit there are faulty transmissions on some of there nissan cars/trucks/suv's. i will never purchase a nissan again. it's the sensors i was told that are causing the problems. so, then you have to purchase a entire transmission because it cannot be bought alone. thank you, too mad! *tr

Car began to jerk forward in traffic, and upon going uphill would lose power, due to transmission jerking at speeds 35mph and up, rpm would redline at 55mph on freeway, which would cause traffic behind me to gain distance, leaving me no power to move or avoid them. would jerk from reverse to drive out of driveway. transmission sensors and trasmission were replaced total $3900.00

While traveling approximately 40 mph, with no warning, the abs lamp, tcs light and the emergency brake lights came on and the brakes became sensitive. i took the vehicle to my mechanic who discovered that the abs actuator was defective, rendering the abs system, traction control system and the electronic brake force distribution inactive. the mechanic installed an abs motor/module per the nissan service bulletin issued march 16, 2007 and removed both rear wheel bearings and performed an inspection and knuckle modification per the bulletin. the cost of the abs actuator alone was $1,300; 75% of the total repair bill which cost, i feel, is exorbitant and excessive. updated ivoq 03/20/12 *tr

My 2006 maxima has 27,474 miles on it. the car started making a clunking sound when the brake was applied. there was no indication of anything going wrong. no warning lights. i took it to a nissan dealer who told us that the brakes were fine, but we needed tires. two weeks later, the sound was louder and constant when the car was moving. i took it into a different nissan dealer and was told that it probably was the abs brake because this is a "common problem" with the 2006 maximas. diagnosis is as follows: no codes stored. sensors not tripped. after test driving, verified abs turning on without touching brakes. the technician indicated it was safe to drive the car home, but that it should not be driven once we arrived home. repair recommendation: start by replacing both rear hubs and abs sensors. quoted price of $1,097.08. possibility car may also need abs actuator. if abs actuator needed quoted price of $1787.00. my request for assistance from nissan for these repairs was flatly denied. even though this vehicle only has 27,000 miles on it, nissan denies any responsibility and refused to assist a loyal customer, who has been without a vehicle for at least 4 weeks now. i have owned 7 previous nissan vehicles. i thought and was told they would cover this expense through their "loyalty" warranty. this vehicle should have been recalled for this problem. no more nissans for me! *tr

The vehicle violently jerks. takes up to ten seconds to shift into gear after changing from park to drive. when accelerating, the vehicle hesitates at first, then jerks forward as though someone has hit you from behind. when decelerating, the vehicle has a back-kick around the 20mph area. lags during acceleration, does not engage or function properly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while entering a park area. the rpms increased to 6,000 abnormally as the contact applied the brake and shifted into park. the vehicle returned to normal function. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 28,000. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/08/12

For about the last 15-20k miles my transmission has been slipping and causing my car to jerk at different times throughout my daily drive. my transmission finally quit working while trying to ascend a small hill my parking garage. the transmission started smoking and finally stopped working all together. i had to have the car towed and the repairs are quoted at a minimum for $1600. of course this repair is not covered under warranty. it makes no sense that are car with barely 100k miles should have transmission problems. *tr

I have had recurring issues with the antilock brakes. the first incident was april 2008 when i needed the abs sensors replaced. april 9 2009, nissan replaced the rear hub assembly. october 2009 nissan removed the abs sensor and clean the contacts. then in may 2011, i brought my car in because the abs was activating but they said nothing was wrong. in february 2012 nissan replaced the abs sensor and actuator at a cost of 3k. they said they could not do anything for me price wise since all my previous work was under warranty and there was no recall. *tr

I was happy driving home with new rims after buying my 2006 maxima and was turning into my parking spot and needed to back-up because of space restrictions. i placed the vehicle back into drive and it did not go into gear, there was lag and a clunk back to 1st gear. happy to sad in less than 1 second, i became. the vehicle hesitated at times and now it does it more often. even when i drive it clunks into the lower gears and now the car feels like the transmission disengages from the motor. the rpms flare up to 8000 then catch gear which makes my tires chirp causing my head to go back by the sudden acceleration change. *tr

My car started with a rattling noise heard from inside the cabin at 56,000 miles,, the noise would come and go. then at 77,000 miles shortly after the warranty goes out, it starts making a whining noise,, similar to power steering when fluid is low,, well it turns out its the timing chain tensioner,, made up of plastic and the cost of repair is 1200.00 dollars!!, i have done some research online and im not the only one that has gone thru this on nissan vehicles, even cars from 1997 to present have had this problem related to the timing chain tensioners going bad right after warranty expires,, this has to be a recall but nissan wont admit it, im starting to get very disappointed in nissan, hopefully other nissan owners with this problem complain here,, very disappointed in nissan. *tr

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima in february 2011..when i purchased the car it appeared to be in good running condition..there were a few visible problems such as the headlights,running light,power seats, or windows weren't working properly..that problem was fixed and the owner agreed to fix the brakes and the remainder of the problems however almost a year later my anti brake light is still on & the dealership have not made any attempt to fix my car. 4months after having the car the speedometer stopped working and the odometer,the gas gauge goes back & forth,the service engine light remains on and the car jerks while driving and sometimes when shifting the car out of drive into reverse it jerks hard. i have quite a few friends who have maxima's also and have the same problem with their cars..it's obvious it's a defect with the transmissions,speed gauge & so many other defects with these cars. somewhere there has to be someone who can help myself as well as others who are experiencing these problems. i have read far too many complaints about these particular cars. the cost to repair these cars are expensive & not to mention the cost to have your transmission replaced & on top of all that you are still responsible for paying your car note. hopefully soon there will be a solution to this problem. thanks in advance!!! *tr

My anti-lock brake system kept activating on dry pavement. i was past my warranty so i took it to my mechanic. they indicated that the left rear wheel speed sensor needed replaced ($350). we replaced it, then 14 months later it started again. this time it was the right rear wheel speed sensor ($350). my mechanic replaced it and a couple of weeks later the anti-lock brake pumped started running non-stop. even when in park. the mechanic then stated the anti-lock brake controller needed replaced ($1300). now it has been 10 months and it's starting again. if i drive on dry pavement the anti-lock brakes kick in non-stop. there obviously is a design malfunction somewhere in the anti-lock brake system. *tr

I was first told that the cataylic converter was gone, had that replaced, then was told 2 motor mounts were gone, had them replaced and still have the same problem, with the car jerking with a hard knock into 1 and 2nd gear and now it is accelerating while driving and jerking into gear. nissan needs to recall the transmission on these 2006 maximas there are so people having the same problem. *tr

I bought the car after it was inspected by a nissan dealersip at 60,000 miles. the inspection showed it to be in "excellent" condition. after purchasing the vehicle, 8,000 miles later the transmission fails while i'm driving. after that i left and took the car to the mechanic when he informed me that many maxima's from 2004-2006 had the same issues. i did research and found out the majority of the maxima's had transmission malfunctions as early as 35,000 miles. i contacted the nissan dealership and told them exactly what the problem was and even gave them the codes for the malfunction given to me by a certified mechanic. they stated no matter what happens i must get a diagnosis ran from a nissan dealership. after i did the diagnosis they told me they couldn't help me because the car was out of warranty, as if i didn't know that. i told them i should receive financial assistance being that they are selling a product that does not function properly, i told them about my past, very old, nissans which ran without any issues even one reaching 200,000 miles before i decided to upgrade to a newer model, and they basically kept saying they couldn't help me. they need to take responsibility for they're actions and do a recall because it is obvious that the maximas transmission does not function properly. i also had to pay out of pocket for the diagnosis, pay to tow the car various times due to them demanding me take it to they're dealer, and i had to pay a storage fee from they're dealer. i went with nissan because i thought they were trustworthy,i would not recommend them at all. i am very dissappointed in nissan dealership buy a camry or a accord, you'll be much better off without nissan stealing from the poor. i've had about 5 nissan's and my fiance was making payments on a nissan, i am turning it in and getting a camry. will update and add the vin# soon

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, she turned on the heat and only cold air blew through the vents. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the venting system was flushed. the failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the contact was informed that the heating core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was driving my 2006 nissan maxima home on the interstate in 5-o-clock traffic and the transmission gave out. i was in the left lane and was luckily able to get into the right lane without hitting another car or causing a serious accident. i then rolled to the nearest exit and was able to break to a stop, but of course with the transmission gone i couldn't even roll the car home. i had the car towed. this wasn't too much of a surprise as i had spoken with a transmission repair shop just a few months prior and was told that i needed a new valve body, the one on this particular car is commonly seen and replaced all the time. at that time he quoted me $1800 for the part/labor, which i didn't have so i agreed to come back when i received more financial aid for the spring semester. when i contacted the shop this time around they told me that it sounds like i'd unfortunately need a new transmission altogether. a used one only has a 90 day warranty and he quoted me around $2700-$3000. the valve body could be the same defective one as before, and being used, i could easily wind up in the same boat 90 days later. he said he'd call back to give me a quote on a rebuilt transmission, but that it would cost more and come with a longer warranty, possibly 2 years. i have contacted nissan about the problem and they have not responded. apparently since i didn't die yet or cause anyone else to die it's ok. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 35 mph when the engine stalled. the vehicle restarted after the failure but the failure repeated. the vehicle was towed home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 108,000 .

Transmission failure under normal driving. *kb

My 2006 nissan maxima, has 74000 miles and has started showing signs of what may be serious transmission problems. 1. takes about 5 seconds to click into gear after the shift lever is put in "d" 2. very hard jerky shifts between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st and accompanied by loud clunking noise. 3. transmission slips out of gear during regular driving allowing the engine to rev freely then jerking back into gear with a loud clunk. there should be a recall on this type of problem, nissan knows about this problem on 04-06 models. here are some reviews in this link :http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/maxima/9183-05-maxima-transmission-shifting-problems.html also: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/nissan/maxima/automatic+transmission . *tr

The transmission slips, jumps out of gear between gears. often it will go to shift then it revs up not in gear instead of shifting then after a few seconds it slams hard into gear. this is not a daily constant issue it is random and sometimes will go weeks between having the issue pop up. when it pops up it will happen during that entire drive. the next time it is driven even that same day even just 15 minutes later it will not have shifting issues sometimes it does. there are many many many customers complaining about this issue with nissan transmissions. *tr

After 65000 miles transmission started to show problems. mostly from 1 to 2 gear it jumps like a mule. almost undriveable. i have spoken to the dealer but warranty is no longer active so most spend 3500 dollars. i would never buy nissan again. *kb

I felt abs system actuating via pumping sensation in my brake pedal while i was driving on dry pavement. it performed worse when going uphill, at low speeds and on flat surfaces. error codes were generated and "dummy" lights went on. the braking was not very effective as a result of the abs kicking in erroneously. thankfully i was keeping a safe following distance and was able to brake with some room to spare but if i had regular brakes without the abs malfunctioning, i would have stopped more quickly. thankfully nobody was hurt this time. mechanic investigation indicated this is a known problem. the service bulletin: ntb07-016b has the information you need to fix the abs problem. however, it was not caught in time to help me avoid a failed actuator. *tr

Vehicle started showing warning lights and responding sporadically, working smoothly then failing in various manners including: failing to accelerate after stopped at traffic light, lost power when exiting highway, lurched while driving on interstate, lights failed then turned back on, flashing failure lights, loss of fuel errors, others. investigation revealed that a faulty design in the car computer housing and location made it possible for dimes to fall from the dash into an opening, which appeared to be a test port, in the computer causing shorts resulting in the sporadic behavior and ultimate complete failure of the unit. the mechanic was able to find technical publications that documented this known defect and the associated dangerous implications. *tr

2006 nissan maxima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle braking system *tgw the consumer stated the abs on the right and left wheels of the vehicle would engage as he depressed the brake pedal at a time when the roadway was clear and dry, and his speed was in excess of 40 mph. upon taking the vehicle to the dealer, the consumer learned there was a defect. the defect caused water/moisture to be retained in the rear hub assembly, resulting in corrosion to the hub assembly and causing the abs to engage when it should not have been. in december 2010, the dealer performed a procedure where they cut a drain channel to allow water to drain out of the right rear hub assembly. this corrected the problem. however, the dealer acknowledged it was a problem on nissan models. when the consumer inquired about whether it would happen on the left side of the vehicle, the dealer stated it was possible. in january 2011, the dealer performed the same procedure on the left side as they did for the right side. however, after having the service done, they determined the abs was still engaging. upon further investigating it was determined that the continuing problem was due to the left rear wheel bearing assembly having become so corroded with water and moisture that it had to be replaced. *jb

I was looking at purchasing a nissan maxima. i found one that is an 2006, test drove it and everything checked out to be a perfect car. no accidents and i received and clean car fax on the car. i purchased this vehicle with 78k miles and the day i purchased it and drove it off the lot, i started experiencing jerking with the shifting of the gears. when i test drove this vehicle twice on different days i never experienced any jerking with the car. as the day went on, i started to experience more frequent and harder shifts, then it started to slam really hard into gears or rev the engine up to 4rpm then slam into gears like someone had hit me. so, i immediately took the car back the same day i purchased it only a few hours later, come to find out the transmission went out. it has been a week today that i have been without my new car that i purchased and still won't get it back until the end of the week, because the dealership i purchased the car from was trying to figure out what to do. finally, came to conclusion to replace the transmission for me.i am a very unhappy customer and will not purchase a nissan ever again because, this problem is not being addressed properly. i am really upset about after i find out about having to replace the transmission that i find several reviews on the 04-06 model nissan maximas experience this same exact problem around 60k miles and conveniently right after their warranties expire. since this is a major issue with these models apparently, there should be a recall. *tr

From a stopped position, slowly accelerating forward or reverse, the engine speed increases without any vehicle movement when the transmission suddenly shifts or engages with a violent jolt. suddenly propelling the vehicle in a forward or reverse direction. unless immediately braking occurs the vehicle may collide with another vehicle or end up going through the rear wall of the garage. this problem has happened on numerous occasions and is now becoming much worse. a search on the internet for 2006 maxima transmission shows this to be a common problem. while it is not known if any serious accident or injury has occurred it does appear to be a safety issue. *tr

Catastrophic failure of the transmission and torque converter. this was an oem transmission. service was maintained on the unit since purchasing the vehicle in 2009. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle failed to shift gears proplery. the vehicle also stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

Same problem as others are reporting. 2006 maxima with 80k miles and now getting transmission slipping going from 1st to 2nd and from drive to reverse with a delay of about 5 seconds before it shifts. no problems show on dashboard. took it to my known mechanic as i don't trust dealers as they try to upsell me nonsense and was told the tranny failing, it will happen on and off but will eventually have to have it replaced at major thousands of dollars. not a happy nissan customer and feel being ripped off that nissan are not hearing these complaints (and sad to say most won't complain and will pay thinking it is their own fault). shame shame on you nissan! *kb

While driving on the highway in chicago traffic last thursday my 2006 maxima began jerking and when i lightly pressed on the gas the rpm's would sky rocket, scaring me and my daughter who was a passenger. it was a very unsafe situation as it was difficult to control the speed of the car. i managed to drive at a lower constant speed to get us to our destination. i dropped the car off at my mechanic that night. he says that i need a new transmission which will cost $3,300. i have maintained my maxima according to the dealer guidelines since my husband and i purchased the car, including a recent 100k tune a few weeks ago. my mechanic says there is a technical service bulletin out on this problem but nissan is not taking any financial responsibility. it is a widespread problem with the automatic transmissions of the newer maximas. there must be an apparent engineering defect as nissan requests that the old transmission be sent to them and the replacement transmission they will send my mechanic was previously some else's transmission in which the problem has been corrected. only a limited 12 month/12k miles warranty is offered on the replacement transmission. we can not drive this unsafe car. without the repairs, the car is of little value. i am very disappointed that nissan is taking no financial responsibility for this unsafe, lemon of a car. this is our 3rd nissan and we had previously been happy customers. *tr

The transmission is slipping badly in my car between 10 and 25 mph. it is a safety hazard if i am on a budy roadway because the car will stall and not move at all for several seconds sometimes. i am afraid it is going to cause me to get rearended. the problem does not happen all of the time and i really cannot pinpoint when it will happen. i have also noticed some very bad jerking when i am shifting from reverse to drive. again not all of the time and no way to figure out why it happened sometimes and not others. i have seen hundreds on complaints on the internet about the same problems in maximas between 20074 and 2006. i absolutely cannot afford to have the transmission replaced. *tr

I was exiting a highway on an offramp when my brake light, abs, traction control and slip light came on. i applied my brake and there was a load crunch noise and my brake pedal sunk to the floor. it took an extended period of time for the car to slow down as the brakes were grabbing and letting go continuously. luckily this occurred during mid day, as this could have caused a serious accident during rush hour as the ramp would have had backed up traffic on it. i need a abs actuator replaced at an estimated cost of $2,500. this is a known issue at nissan as many people have complained online of the actuator failing around 40,000 miles. some people have even turned off their anti-lock brakes due to the high cost of fixing the abs actuator. *tr

As numerous others have reported, nissan has a serious flaw with their transmissions that needs to be addressed. my transmission failure happened at approximately 83,000 miles. replacing my transmission and engine mounts is going to cost me $4,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to shift in and out of gear abnormally. the contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase in engines rpms. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the valve body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 82,500.

My vehicle began to shift violently (car would jerk roughly) from 1st to 2nd, and subsequent gear shifts (2-3, 3-4, etc.) would shift very slowly (the car's rpm's would race as the transmission delayed shifting into the next gear, then jump very hard into gear). also, when slowing to a stop, the car would remain in a higher gear without downshifting, then once stopped for a few seconds the car would violently downshift, which would cause the car to lurch forward. shifting from park or neutral to drive or reverse would take 5-10 seconds to engage, and would cause the car to again jerk and lurch violently. the final issue occurred on saturday, october 22, when the car was in drive, but no longer engaged the gear while stopped at a stoplight in busy traffic. i shut the car off and let it sit for a minute and started it again. when i did this, i was able to get first gear to engage enough to roll to a parking lot. once in the lot, the gear stopped working and no gear would engage again. i had to have the car towed to the dealership, in which they advised that the transmission would need to be replaced at my expense ($3300-3500 was the estimate) as my warrantee had expired "3 months ago". this is unacceptable, and judging by the thousands of complaints that i am seeing on the internet with the exact same issues, i am disgusted that nissan is not recalling for this issue, nor extending the warrantee coverage for a clearly defective transmission, as they did for the cvt that they offer in the newer model year maximas. these issues all occurred within a one month period. the transmission fluid was checked and found to be at the correct level and color/consistency. *tt

Transmission is jumping out of gear. transmission is slipping and making a hard jerk between 20-40 mph. *tr

I bought a 2006 nissan maxima milage 68000. after driving it for few months (milage around 97000) the transmission went bad, and started skipping and hard shifting while changing gear from 2nd to 3rd there is hard shifting (jerking) and while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear it skips and the rpm increase while the car does not accelerates at that time. when i googled this issue i found that alot of nissan maxima owners have this issue. i think nissan has a faulty transmission built into these cars. nissan needs to come up with a solution to fix this issue, a recall hopefully !. thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 55-60 mph and attempted to increased speed when the rpms increased and the vehicle jerked violently. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the transmission sensor. the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 76,011.

I have had to replace the brakes in my car over three times within a two year span. brakes continue to scrub and squeal. dealer says that they have done all they can do as they have changed multiple parts, costing me "an arm and a leg". you are a afraid to make a hard emergency stop because due to the sound, you aren't sure if they could "go out" in time. transmission: care literally jerks into gear when backing up or taking off. you can't park too close to another vehicle or stop because car literally leaps into gear possible causing you to hit another car in front of you. (feels like someone has rear ended you). *tr

After taking my maxima to the dealer because of the transmission free wheeling and shifting erratically they said they were not aware of issues. they flushed the trans fluid and suggested i get a new trans if the problems continued. i went and researched the issue on the internet only to find out that there are many complaints about the cvt maxima transmissions. i have again taken the car back to the dealer and now they tell me the trans valve body may fix the issue but not 100% sure at a cost of $1800. they also told me that several other items were in need of replacement which i had checked at a local garage and they found none of the so called worn out parts but that is another story. i feel this is a design flaw like many other nissan owners. they need to make good of the problem. *tr

The car begin hard jerking and slipping. took it to the nissan place and of course it was out of warranty. the car needs a transmission. whether its used or new its very expensive and the mechanic said its not going to do any good because the valve bodies in those transmissions are bad in all of those transmissions. so if i get another one the same thing is going to happen again. *tr

After filing my first complaint with you for the transmission defect of my 2006 nissan maxima a year ago, i have discovered at least 1000 complaints for the same dangerous and very costly defect for that transmission. my original odi number is 10367294. it is mind boggling to me and my fellow 2004-2006 maxima owners that no defect investigation has been launched. just because (maybe) no deaths or serious accidents have not been publicized does not mean that it is not a true safety concern. please take the 1000 complaints that you have received seriously and at least launch an investigation. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk while shifting gears. the vehilce was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed her that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the transmission continued to shift extremely hard when changing gears. when driving for over a period of thirty minutes, the vehicle would downshift extremely hard and rough. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the transmission would need replacing. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 98,000.

My 2006 maxima's transmission gave out at 74,000 miles of normal use. there are 1,000's of others with this same problem and most have had to pay around $3,000 out of pocket to have the transmission replaced. there are some that were fortunate to have all or most of the costs paid by nissan, even when the warranty was expired. nissan refuses to assist with my repair stating that i didn't take it to the dealership for it's regular maintenance. bbb auto line states that the vehicle is too old for them to assist in my repair cost recovery. this is a huge issue with this generation of maxima and there should be a forced recall, no matter the cost to the manufacturer. we paid a lot of money for their flagship model and we should not have to pay even more for their faulty transmissions. also, broken engine mounts seem to be high on the list of problems with this vehicle, which my maxima also has. very frustrating. need to find help in filing a class action suit against nissan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate before shifting gears. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle would jerk whenver the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was not able to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the transmission skipped. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission fluids but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle would violently jerk and he was unable to shift gears safely. the dealer had not been notified. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty valve body in the transmission and advised that the contact should replace the transmission. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 124,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

My 06 maxima sl is jerking on the upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, sometimes even on the downshift. the jerking is so unpredictable and very dangerous. it's been going on for a few weeks now. i had my co workers in my car at my lunch break and the car was coming to a stop slowing down from 15 mph and the car jumped forward after downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear. my car jumped into the intersection and was almost hit by a ford 150 truck. luckily the truck swerved out of the way and it scared everyone in the car. i took it to the nissan dealership and they said they did not know what the problem was after running a diagnostics. they recommended me changing my transmission fuel. i changed my transmission fuel and the problem is still happening. this problem should be a recall. after reading online of all the thousands of people who are having the same problem i feel it's only a matter of time before i end up in a terrible accident due to the jerking of the transmission hurting my self or other people. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima has been jerking very badly, and having trouble getting into gear. this happens everytime i drive, speed up, slow down, and reverse. sometimes i can barely accelerate on the freeway. this happened at around 77,000 miles, which is past my warranty. i have an extended warranty that i paid for, but of course, the transmission is not covered totally, and i would have to pay a $500 deductible just to get it looked at, and maybe get it fixed. i've spoken to a mechanic and he told me i needed a new transmission. he also told me that he has had several complaints from fellow maxima owners over the transmission, i also spoke to a service manager at a nissan dealership. he asked me what car i had, as soon as i told him a maxima, he said "it's the transmission right? they are all bad." so if the nissan people actually know there is something wrong with the transmission on the maximas, then why are they not recalling them? i went online and saw numerous complaints from other maxima owners about the same thing at several different forums, and consumer complaint websites. what is nissan waiting for to fix this? are they waiting for someone to get killed before they decide that something needs to be done about their faulty equipment? i have two kids, and i do not feel safe driving that car, but i have no choice. it is my only car, and i can not afford to just replace a transmission every 20,000 miles. it's sad, and the fact that nissan knows about this and chooses to do nothing is truly pathetic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the vehicle was violently jerking. when she was attempting to shift between gears, the vehicle would stall. the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 98,987. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Transmission failed and needed to be replaced at 85,000 miles. car was very jerky at low speeds both when accelerating and decelerating and often wouldn't accelerate from a stopped position (dangerous when anticipating time to make left turns across traffic). i often thought i would be rear ended (due to the car not accelerating) or would rear end someone because of the jumping of the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the vehicle was violently jerking and switching between gears. the contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 73,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred three different times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the failure was caused by the cam shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

6/10/2011 the transmission on my 2006 nissan maxima failed without warning which prevented the car from accelerating. this was while on the turnpike in pa with traffic merging and moving at speeds of up to 75mph. luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road without getting into an accident or causing an accident. upon further research i see transmission issues are very common for this make and model car through the production years of 04-07. this is very dangerous and i can see it leading up to and including death due to an accident. the dealer i purchased the car from replaced the transmission under warranty, but i am again having issues with my transmissions showing signs of failure again. to date, my car has been in the shop for a total of 32 days for the same transmissions issue. *kb

Beginning at 38k miles the transmission has stopped engaging properly when accelerating between 1st & 2nd gear of the automatic transmission. this occurs between 20 and 35mph and causes the vehicle to slam into gear with a force that negatively impacts the driver's ability to control the car causing an unsafe driving event. the event is as powerful as being hit from the rear while driving. the dealer charged $200 to flush the trans but this had no effect. i have made several attempts to engage the dealer but have had no response. i have investigated this problem and found it is wide spread with this models' 2005 & 2006 year vehicles but is denied by the manufacturer as a warranty coverage problem. please forward this complaint to nissan usa and request a reply. *kb

I have a 2006 maxima w/ 104k miles that is having the same jerking issues. in aug 2011, the car lurched and jumped so bad in traffic while slowing down. it also happens whenever i am pulling from a stop light or reversing. this issue continued and sometime i have to stop the car because i thought i was going to get into an accident. since this appears after the car is driven for about 15 minutes, i will let the car sit for a while before i drive it again. it will drive fine for a few miles and start lurching again. i took the car to our local nissan dealer and i was told that i will need to pay them $105 for an inspection. i went on to tell them the issue and the service person acted as if he does not know what i was talking about. he was sarcastic in our conversation and he told me that i may have to buy a new transmission. *tt

Automatic transmission lags during normal acceleration. hard shift from park or reverse to drive continuing to a delay before actually being able to drive. *tt

I have a 2006 nissan maxima, bought brand new fully loaded car in early 2006. after 80,000 miles on it, the car started jerking on me. had transmission fluid changed but it didnt help. recently came to know that transmission needs to be replaced, a $5000 expense. the car starts jerking when it is hot or have been driven in city for atleast 15-20 mins. the shifting of gears is difficult. it has stopped on me many times while driving, a high risk when i am on highways. when merging on highway, the increase in speed takes longer than usual, so makes it very difficult to merge. pls recall this, because it is not safe to drive and lot of people are experiencing this. *tr

The automatic transmission in my nissan maxima 2006 jerks when it changes from 1st to 2nd and 3rd. this also happens when i shift from park to reverse. sometimes during acceleration, there is a 2 to 5 second delay before the car reacts which is extremely dangerous when merging into traffic. these problems usually happen after the car has warmed up and have become increasingly worse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a loud clanging sound and it became difficult to shift the gears. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently and over time had become progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

2006 nissan maxima. i notice the transmission was slipping when changing gears. it also was jerking repeatedly while changing into 1st and 2nd gear and then back down from 2nd to 1st. i was told by a nissan service advisor that my car needed a transmission flush. i had the flush done on the car, problems still exist. nissan now says i need a new transmission. $3500. there are thousand of people with this same problem. this transmission should be recalled, before someone get hurt and nissan stop stealing people hard earned money. when they know something is wrong with the car. *tr

2006 nissan maxima transmission keeps slipping and jerking in-between gears. there is a growling noise coming from the engine. there is a squeaking coming from the front driverside shock. took to nissan dealership to have it inspected and ended up having to have the transmission rebuilt and they couldn't "reconstruct the noises from the shock" and they couldn't identify the what was causing the noise from the engine. *tr

For the past 12 months, our 2006 nissan maxima has been experiencing major transmission/power train issues that have made the vehicle extremely unsafe to operate. it began as severe jerking when shifting into gear, and has progressed to a nearly uncontrollable driving machine. there are multitudes of owners with similar issues, and the manufacturer has refused to acknowledge/address the issue. i have communicated with nissan's consumer affairs department and received no response whatsoever. it is so unsafe that i will not allow my 16 year old to drive the vehicle over fear and angst that she may unintentionally drive over a pedestrian or child. someone needs to pressure nissan to recall and address this major, known issue. *tr

I was driving my vehicle on the interstate highway and the vehicle in front of me came to an to an immediate stop. i was in process of braking when i was hit in rear and left side of vehicle then then went head on and hit the guard rail. it spun my vehicle around where the car ended up facing traffic on shoulder of road. my airbags did not deploy. the vehicle ended up being a total loss.

We have been having transmission problems with my 2006 nissan maxima. it started a few months ago. it starts to jerk gradually. it really doesn't start doing it until the vehicle is hot and has been running for a while. we took it to get diagnosed but it did not read as the transmission at first. as the problem progressed, we took it again and was told that it was the transmission and that it was going to cost a whole bunch of money that we do not have. i started to do research on my issue. just to find out that i was not the only one with this issue but many more like me. food for thought, i have in-laws with older nissans that are still running with over 200 thousand miles on them. they never had to replace any mechanical parts because of how good they were made then. what does that tell us about the newer models. they were not made to last and we the consumers are to pay for it. not them. these defective nissans that were made and purchased in mid 2000's may have not been in accidents/caused accidents/injuries but we want to avoid that. we need nissan to do something about this issue because these problems we are having will and might cause an accident. all we are asking for is to have our vehicles taken care of. *tr

My 2006 maxima started having transmissions problems about 1month ago ; my wife complained that the car was jerking hard when she slow down and started back driving; i took it the shop they said my motor mount needed to be replaced, so they replaced it, did not help at all; took the car back to the shop an they said it was the transmission and nissan had alot of problems with this 2006 maxima. *tr

I have a 2006, nissan maxima se. i've been having severe problems with my transmission. the car jerks violently when its changes gears between 1st and 2nd, as well as between 2nd and 3rd gear. after doing research on this problem online, i've seen countless number of people who complain about the same problem. i re-built the transmission at my expense of $3,200 and it wasn't over yet, then currently my check engine light is on and my car wont start, i would have to turn the key on and off 4-6 times every time i need to drive for it to start. my speedometer stopped working, therefore i can't see how fast or slow i'm driving nor is the mileage calculation are working it has been stuck at 86,745. so many people have experienced this problem from 2004 to 2008. i don't see how this could go on. while driving on the highway the electrical fails and the lights on the dashboard dim to where i am not able to control the vehicle and unable to use my signals for safety concerns, especially while traveling at night time. the vehicle shakes and is unstable at times. this is my only transportation to and from work and i need a solution to this problem. the sad part is that i have taken it to the dealer four times now and every time i pay these high fees for diagnostics and they can not give me a solution to my problem.

Vehicle not shifting properly, transmisson slips, loud bang from reverse to drive. does not accelerate when needs to.vehicle transmission replaced at 74,000 miles. *tr

While driving approximately 65 mph, the gages on my instrument panel began to read erratic. speedometer, fuel and tachometer drifted between zero and thier maximums. the instrument panel background lighting also began to flicker. the vehicle made it home. at home the dash was tapped a few times to see if it was a loose connection. upon doing this, some of the gages began to read normal, while others began to read erratic. the vehicle would start and all the major systems appeared to operate normal; other than the gages and background lighting, which were still unreliable. the next day, 5/26/11, while the vehicle was being driven into a parking lot the gages and lighting started acting erratic, except this time smoke appeared from the bottom of the sta.tus display screen (the screen in the center of the dash board used to give information on time, maint, temperature). the engine was shut down immediately. the problem was found and fixed by a dealer. the problem was caused by a coin that had fallen into a gap that was formed by design or misalinement of the display screen and the shelf at the base of the screen. the screen is recessed 3.125 inches and declined at an angle of approx 18 deg. this allows any small objects to migrate to the display screen gap. the gap measures .114 inches across the base of the display. the coin (a dime) continued downward until it came in contact with an enclosed printed circuit (pc). the plastic enclosure has a small slot(.3125 x .78125) on top which allowed the coin to drop in and short out the pc. the replacement part doesn't have the slot. two small holes burnt through the plastic enclosure. p/n of pc is 277607y00a/upr/5804. will furnish photos upon request.

I would like to add to the growing number of concerned consumers that are experiencing the same problem that i'm having with my 2006 nissan maxima sl transmission. i purchased this vehicle in august 09. i currently have 64,000 miles and had the vehicle less than 2yrs. and now the transmission has gone up. also to make matters worst my extended warranty expired at 57,000 miles and the expiration date is august 2012. carmax or the warranty company will not honor the policy, stating that the mileage came first. however; my experience with transmission problems started over the memorial day weekend 2011. as my family & i was driving back from south carolina my air condition went out after a very loud thrusting motion accompanied by a hard jerk. after returning home the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed the symptoms and not the root cause of the problem. (code #p0780) indicated that there were several things that would cause this problem. the first is gear section - shift malfunction and the second being wiring tr sensor, shift solenoids and last but not lease transmission mechanical fault. the manufacturer was contacted but have not yet responded. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the transmission was shifting hard and failing. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be rebuilt. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

The transmission on my nissan maxima 2006 constantly jerks and makes load thumping sound when placing the car in gear especially from a dead start and when braking from highway speeds to full stop.the transmission was flushed by the dealer in 2010 it ran smooth for about a month and is now showing signs of malfunctioning each time it is driven. *tr

Automatic transmission seems to struggle from take off to shifting from 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. when brake pedal is released the vehicle makes a violent forward thrusting motion accompanied by loud crashing noise similar to that of being hit in a rear end crash. when driving the vehicle at speeds of 50 mph and above the gears can be heard shifting around as if the car is in neutral. the rpm gauge goes up to 3 and beyond and the engine can be heard revving up. when this happens i release my foot from the gas pedal and let the car shift back down until the noises stop. the nissan service team diagnosed the car as needing a transmission flush and fuel injection cleaning. these services were performed but the problems still remain.

I have a 2006 nissan, maxima i bought brand new fully loaded at $32,000 2 years after having it started jerking on me on they stated it was the motor mounts so i have been driving it that way and find out now after 80,000 miles it has been my transmission failing and slipping. it jerks so hard and the car even turns off on me at times, it struggles to drive up hills my car is still;l in great condition but i need a new transmission really??? at 80,000 miles who the hell does that, and then its going to run me almost $3,000 or more if that. this is something that should be brought to attention for all nissan maximas and be recalled asap before someone has an accident due to the transmission failing!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that he was experiencing a recurring failure in which the transmission would need replacing over a period of two years. when starting, the vehicle would jerk violently before stalling. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the transmission and the valve body would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving, the transmission independently shifted gears abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 104,000. the consumer stated the vehicle did not shift properly between 1st and 2nd gear, sometimes not shifting at all. the rmps' were up, but there was no movement. it also responded with a thumping noise when downshifting. updated 12/05/11

2006 maxima transmission problems. i purchased the vehicle new. 95,000 on it and the transmission is shot. nissan must make us whole on this. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima (3.5sl automatic trans) which we purchased new in 2006, experienced a complete transmission failure today while my wife was driving in rush hour traffic in the city of baton rouge. the car now has 86000mi, but the shifting/slipping began at about 77000mi. we had a fluid service done recently hoping this would cure the problem, but it did not. this was done at 84000mi. the mechanical failure while driving came within inches of her being broadsided by a one ton commercial delivery truck on the driver side. the accident was narrowly avoided thanks to the truck drivers alertness, swift reaction. please, this problem has been ongoing for far too long, to far too many maxima owners, this problem needs to be corrected before someone gets killed. i was almost a widowed father today. *tr

I would like to add my info to the case you have open concerning the nissan maxima line of cars and the transmission. i have less than 80,000 miles on my 2006 maxima and have been experiencing transmission problems. it started with not being able to get into gear after a cold start early in the mornings, that would last about 2 minutes. after pulling out of the driveway and rolling down the hill the car would act fine. i was told a transmission flush would correct the problem from a nissan tech over the phone. now it is more serious, when placing it in gear it makes a loud “thump” sound. it sounds like i tearing up something and i know that will lead to more problems. the car is currently sitting in the carport making it difficult for me to get to work. i purchased the car in 08 so i am still making car notes on a vehicle that is not usable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the vehicle would violently jerk when shifting from first to second gear. once the vehicle began to accelerate it would accelerate at a slower rate than usual. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to flush the transmission fluid. the transmission fluid was flushed, but the failure began to recur a few days later. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

For the past month, my 2006 nissan maxima has been having some problems with the transmission. when driving, as the car shift between gears 1-3, there are some loud noises and the car jerks forward with every gearshift. this is very dangerous when driving in traffic as the jerks propel the car forward between every gearshift. i did a computer diagnostic on the car and the results were that there is a problem with the valve body assembly on the transmission. i then went online and saw that there are hundreds of complaints regarding the same issue and all of the cars, were between 2005 -2008 and mileage ranged from 78000 to 95000. with all of these complaints that are online of the same problem with this car, i am surprised that there are no recalls for this particular car¿s problems. it is very clear that there are some major defects with this particular transmission. called a transmission repair shop and they verified the same problem with many nissan maxima cars that have been repaired at its shop. there projected repair prices range from $3000-$4000. *tr

06 nissan maxima. failed right rear abs sensor. per the dealer, a design flaw causes moisture to build up and causes the abs sensor to fail after time. had to purchase new sensor, cap, and hub. the new sensor and cap do not fit the original wheel hub so a new one had to be purchased. the mechanic also had to modify the hub by drilling a hole in it to allow moisture to escape to prevent the same problem from happening. in talking with the dealership, they have had multiple maximas in for this repair. one dealership didn't have the parts needed as they've had so many repairs. *tr

I have a 2006, nissan maxima se. i've been having severe problems with my transmission. the car jerks violently when its changes gears between 1st and 2nd, as well as between 2nd and 3rd gear. after doing research on this problem online, i've seen countless number of people who complain about the same problem. i called nissan and all they said was if there is ever a recall, then keep your receipt and you will be reimbursed. that's not good enough. so many people have experienced this problem from 2004 to 2008. i dont see how this could go on. a "reputable" company, such as nissan, putting out a product that they know is defective. its not fair to the consumer. to pay over $36,000 for a vehicle and to have a problem like this is wrong. what has to happen? do people need to die first before this problem is addressed? like the issue that toyota had in regards to their accelerators getting stuck. does someone have to bring this to the attention of a national media program, like dateline or 20/20 and bring to light how bad nissan is treating its customers and how the nhtsa isn't doing anything to help the public with this issue? i'm hoping that this letter will get through to someone who really cares and will take action to help the consumer get some justice. the president made an emphasis on companies putting out quality vehicles and helped bail out some of the auto makers. hopefully someone will help this consumer with this problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph and shifting from second to first the vehicle would jerk excessively. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised her that she replaced the transmission fluid. after having the fluid replaced she noticed that the shifting became worse. the failure mileage was approximately 69,200. updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the transmission was replaced because it would not shift from first to second gear. updated 07/22/11

2006 nissan maxima, when transmission is warmed up car hard shifts from first to second gear. hard jerk when decelerating or accelerating after a small deceleration as well. bought the car used with 67k miles on it and problem started around 90k. have searched the internet for solutions and have come across thousands of similar complaints. seems nissan has no clue as to why the problem occurs and only solution found is spending 3-5k dollars to replace the transmission. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima se with 84,000 miles on it is having major auto transmission problems, especially jerking into first gear when slowing down, or starting to go. i took it to a transmission specialist. nothing shows up on the computer scans, indicating the transmission has to be replaced or rebuilt. looking online, this appears to be a problem experienced by many other people, including other model years using the same transmission. the cost to repair is approx $3000.00, and appears to be a manufacturing defect, generally becoming obvious at about 65,000 miles. *tr

Hello my name is [xxx] and i have a 2006 nissan maxima sl with 76k. this car has seemed to be more of a headache than anything else. here are a list of problems. 1.) transmission: jerks bad, free rev's bad, jumps from park to drive and reverse baaad. 2.) abs system: the system initiated itself and i took it to midas there scanner read that there were no problems but still (to this day) bad grinding when i brake and rubbing sound when i accelerate. (happening for 3 days now) 3.) car was making bad clicking noise while engine was on....diagnosis from dealership; timing chain $1200.00 noise is still sounding after replacement. please i have read countless forums hoping that i wasn't the only one....the transmission especially is defective please! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle began to slip gears and stalled. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that the front brakes were wearing prematurely at very low mileage and were replaced three times within one year. the contact stated the vehicle is very unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 60,000.

I bought this car two months ago and have been happy with it until now. when i have to back the car up in reverse and then switch into drive it kicks very hard. it started earlier this week and has been doing it ever since. the first time, it kicked so hard that i thought i had hit something, and my passengers were thrown forward so hard that the seat belts took their breath out of them. later that same day i had trouble getting the car to start when i put the key in the ignition nothing happened for several minutes. when i tried again it started up, but kicked again when i switched from reverse to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle jerked forward abnormally. the contact stated there was a popping sound coming from the transmission. the contact stated the failure was constant at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000. the vin was not available.

Transmission jerks very badly from 1st to 2nd gear. this appears to be a common defect in my model. there needs to be a recall. *tr

My wife was driving home in our maxima from work and when she pushed the brake pedal it felt very soft and the pedal travel was a lot more than normal. she was afraid to drive the car and stopped at a friends house and called me at work to come and look at the car. i drove it and noticed also that the brake pedal was much softer and the brake pedal went farther to the floor. no warning lights were on in the car. the car would stop when i braked hard so i decided to drive about 5 miles to our nissan dealer. while driving there i heard a clunk/thump sound several times from under the car and the car would slow down and shudder a bit. i had to push the gas pedal down a lot more than normal to get the car up to 50 mph. the nissan dealer found that the both rear abs sensors were failing. they said the abs sensors were rubbing on debris which had accumulated in the hub cavity. they had to clean out the drain for the cavity and replaced both damaged abs sensors. it seems to me that the hub cavity design was a faulty one if it let debris accumulate and jeopardize an important safety feature like the abs system. there apparently was a technical service bulletin related to this issue- but no recall had taken place. i wasn't real happy about the $975 repair bill.

I purchased my 2006 nissan maxima sl on 4/12/11 and two days later started having transmission problems at 113000 miles. according to a local transmission repair shop and aamco, i will need a newly designed transmission valve body (approx $1500), new, or rebuilt transmission ($3000-$4000). car jerks into 1st gear at low speed. when looking online i saw numerous other complaints exactly like mine, indicating a problem with the vehicle transmission valve body. there appears to be an obvious systematic defect by nissan. this problem could easily occur if attempting to pass another vehicle or pulling into traffic on a freeway. this problem also qualifies as a serious safety issue as lives could be lost. nissan should recall the 2004-2006 year model maximas to ensure noone loses their life. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima se. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the transmission began jerking with excessive hesitation. the failure recurred whenever the transmission shifted into any gear range. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

While driving under 30 mph on a local street my brakes started to make a "thumping" noise. the thumping continued on and off for a few weeks gradually getting worse. i thought my brake pads were worn or i had a bad rotor. i replaced my brake pads and inspected the rotors. the next day the sound was back. i took the car into midas to have the rotors replaced. the guys from midas told me the issue was my anti lock brakes and the noise i was hearing was the anti lock breaks activating. they also indicated there was a service bulletin from nissan on the abs actuator due to the number of issues seen with the abs actuator. when i got home i was shocked to see how many issues were being reported on the nissan maxima abs actuator. a few days later while driving home my brakes went out completely. i had to shut the car off and pump the brakes to regain pressure. the next morning i took the car into the nissan dealership. it cost me $1000 to repair the abs rear sensors. the dealership also noted that they routinely have people come in for this problem and have to come back in to have the actuator fixed after the sensors are fixed. the actuator is an additional $2000. i contacted nissan (1-866-799-1690) and spoke to david and sheena. very poor service and i actually had to "convince" them that my brakes going out was a big deal. i asked why a technical bulletin had been put out for the abs actuator, but no recall had been issues. i was told "there are technical bulletins for fixing engines but that means nothing". i asked to be reimbursed and it took them over a week to get back to me. i never got reimbursed. very concerning that the breaks can go out with this issue....and no recall? nissan case number [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

There is a factory problem with the 04-06 nissan maxima automatic transmissions. mine is a 06, it jerks whenever it goes from 3rd to 2nd, also from drive to reverse. it happens once the car warms up. usually after the 50k miles, some after 85k miles. the problem is in the valve body, it has been redesigned by nissan 3 times already, and they say there are no problems with the transmission. once the valve body is not working as it should, it produces internal damage also inside the transmission, then it will brake motor (en gine) and transmission mounts, it is a serious problem. also to go from second to third the engine will go need to go athigh revolutions, it may kill the engine. and an engine dead in middle of traffic is a receipt for a serious accident. i hope you can address this and make nissan fix their problems. it is unbelievable that in a car that costs 30k+ new has a serious design flaw. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while attempting to shift gears, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. also, the gear would not engage and had to be shifted with abrupt force. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and advised that the transmission failed and would either need to be rebuilt or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current 90,221.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to jerk violently. the contact stated the failure recurred at different speeds intermittently but would jerk violently while decelerating. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was flushed. the mechanic informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

My 2006 nissan maxima started having transmission problems at 75000 miles. according to aamco, i will need a new or rebuilt transmission. car jerks into 1st gear at low speed. when looking online i saw numerous other complaints exactly like mine, indicating a problem with the vehicle is a defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, there was an increase in engine rpms but the vehicle was extremely resistant to acceleration attempts. after a few moments the vehicle jerked and shifted into gear. the failure intermittently recurred while accelerating from complete stops. the contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently jerk while braking from any speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure continued and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. updated 05/04/11 *bf the consumer stated the transmission began slipping the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the transmission fluid was flushed. updated 11/04/11

In june of 2010 we started to notice condensation building up in the left driver side headlight. it got progressively worse but the leesburg fl nissan service department said to ignore it since it was very expensive ($1200) to replace the unit. then in feb of 2011 we noticed that the xenon bulb in that fixture had blown out. we don't do too much night driving so we don't know exactly when it blew, but it seems the excessive condensation contributed to the bulb's failure. aside from the expense of replacing the bulb and fixture, the headlight assembly condensation problem seems a safety issue (and a manufacturer defect) because of reduced visibility and the prospect of the xenon bulb failing prematurely.

2006 nissan maxima 3.5sl slams into gear it is loud and scary and is the car jerking occurs when driving forward on a straight away and when you put it drive or reverse. had to have motor mounts put on car because of the hard slamming, dealer change transmission fluid still know change, i thought it was the transmission never showed up on the diagnostic check did keep the parts when motor mounts were changed out, but i think they are broken again because the engine shifts. *tr

I was proceeding in my car on a major street always traveled by eighteen wheeler trucks when my transmission failed in my car. 2006 nissan maxima. the eighteen wheeler driver slammed on the brakes missing me my inches seeing i never touched my brakes, hence no brake lights.. actually i was revving the engine praying the gears would catch to possibly get me out of this situation. i could have died!!!! i was praying the whole time and i will continue to sent it to the shop to get repaired. someone will die with this type of problem. i came very close today. if someone has to die for nissan to admit this is a serious problem i hope the families get properly compensated cause i am letting the world know about this problem. i took the drivers information and another witness and had the car towed one block from the incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the vehicle was experiencing recurring transmission failures in which it would jerk when shifted into reverse as well as hesitate while accelerating. the hesitations would occur when the vehicle was shifting from first to second gear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was flushed. approximately one month later, the failure began to recur. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,667.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph and above, the vehicle would jerk very violently when going from second to first gears. the dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 89,079. the vin was unavailable.

2006 nissan maxima with 90k miles. transmission slipping when going from neutral to drive, when slowing down and subsequently accelerating and occasionally without any rationale- simply pauses, then jerks into gear- often when in an intersection. it typically it happens when the engine is warmer than not. a transmission service and flush has been done by dealer- and they 'said' they could find nothing wrong. however, it continues. *tr

2006 nissan maxima 3.5 se. abs actuator failure, tbs, abs, brake lights on. no other damage to the vehicle has ever occurred. replacement part price exhorbant, unrealistic. this part should be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that when shifting into drive, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. the vehicle then rapidly accelerated at full force. the contact stated that the failure was a sporadic occurrence. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 87,830.

Transmission. i just purchased a 2006 maxima. it will shift very hard from first to second. it is jerking, thrusting forward and there is a major delay when you switch from drive to reverse. it is knocking when shifting from park to drive. it does this when the transmission warms up a bit. when downshifting to 2-1, it smacked real hard at a light. i was in the car with my family. this is not good. it would appear that nissan tried to develop a tranmission that could think for you. it is currently back at the dealership awaiting testing. please recall those transmissions now before these units get too old.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to decelerate, the transmission exhibited a hard downshift. the vehicle was taken to a local transmission repair shop where a diagnosis was performed but no failure codes were produced. the vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic who replaced the transmission fluid, which did not correct the failure. the failure persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. updated 06/16/11*lj updated 06/27/11

I took the car into a nissan dealer for a abs issue i have where abs,tcs and slip light is coming on and maken a horrible noise .they told me the actuator and rear hub needed repair for a total of 2270.00 plus tax.this is a major issue and in my opinion as a mechanic should be a national recall,for all the people haven this issue is the united states and canada. *tr

The weep hole in my rear axle hub became plugged and caused a failure of the abs system. the rear sensors had to be replaced ($900). i was lucky? i somehow avoided the failure of the main sensor ($2,500). the nissan service technician said there is no maintenance to prevent this and acknowledged it as a design flaw. this is a safety and cost issue. it is well known. the bulletin boards are rife with people who disconnect their abs because they can't or won't pay the huge repair bills. there is even a recommended procedure for preventing a recurrence after the repair on the internet. why isn't there a recall to get it retrofitted before the system fails? *tr

I guess there have to be an accident or somebody gets killed before you (nissan) will take some action. it saddens me to know that the car manufactures don't care about the citizens that are purchasing there vehicles. sad situation!!!!!! *tr

2006 nissan maxima transmission slips from drive to reverse and also in the lower gears like 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd and also when downshifting to the lower gears it does the same thing. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 10 mph, attempting to make a left hand turn he noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated and then the vehicle started to violently jerk. he was then unable to shift the vehicle into any other gear besides fourth. the dealer nor manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the valve body was not functioning properly and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a transmission shop. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileages were 32,000 and the failure mileages were 31,000. bw

Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated the transmission began slipping and randomly shifting gears. in addition, when decelerating the transmission would cause the vehicle to jerk and shift extremely hard. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission would need to be replaced. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 99,067.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact felt an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. in addition, when driving over uneven road surfaces, the front end of the vehicle would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tire rotation and balancing. the technicians stated that the service could not be performed because all four wheels were abnormally bent. the contact was advised to purchase four new wheels. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

I have a 2006 nissan maxima - the abs system has failed, nissan is claiming a $2000 repair. i have known and read of several dozen other owners with the same year and model having this problem. this is a manufacturer failure and needs to be recalled and repaired. *tr

Had my car put on a diagnostics machine to find out why my abs, slip, engine & brake light was on. after the results came back here again is there another technical bulletin put out by nissan for my vehicle. my vehicle is making grinding sounds and triggers the abs braking system to malfunction. the brakes will suddenly pulsate when engaged. i was told this is happening because: due to corrosion entering the rear tires. i was also informed that nissan has a known failure of the abs for this model vehicle. *tr

Purchased a 06 maxima in aug 2009, in october of 2010 the car started jerking when driving it. at first it would have happen every now and then and then it would jerk and mist every other day. check engine light came on and the car was taken to a nissan dealer and was told the catalytic converter was bad and that it was still under warranty, had car fixed and after driving the car for 3 days it started jerking, the nissan service dept was contacted and stated that none of the sensors displayed a problem and advised me to change the grade of gas from premium to mid-grade. i did what they recommended and the car continued to jerk and mist. the jerking would cause the car to slow down the rpm would quickly flip to 4 or 5 all this would happen while driving the car at a speed of 20-30 mph. i am very disappointed with nissan because i believed that nissan cars were very good and reliable vehicles. *tr

While driving at interstate highway speed, vdc, slip, abs and traction control lights came on and stayed on. car was able to still be driven with no issue. upon taking car to the dealership, we were informed the actuator needed to be replaced. we declined the $2000+ repair as the car was still drivable. upon searching google for this issue there were multiple incidents of this happening for other consumers and even a nissan repair bulletin noting a design flaw in how the wheel hub can not drain causing the abs sensor and actuator problems.

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima in november 2005 brand new from the dealer w/ 3 year warranty / 5 year powertrain. i've done all services, maintenance, etc. my powertrain warranty (engine/trans) just expired 2 months ago. my car is doing 54,508 miles. once it hit the 54,500 mark the transmission started to fail. it would jerk extremely bad w/ a 5 second delay from n - d, n - r, r - d, & d - r (all of those combinations). while driving it downshifts hard in slows the car (could be fatal). it's very difficult to control the car w/ this transmission issue. i'm checked with the dealer and they are absolutely reluctant to fix the issue since i'm out of warranty. i checked online to see if there are any recalls / similar issues. i've seen countless of people state the same issue when approaching 60k on the car. nissan needs to see this is a huge safety hazard. i almost had the transmission jam/stick while at an intersection. i could of seriously been injured while making a left turn on a green light w/ oncoming traffic, having my faulty transmission wait a 5 seconds and jolt like a car just hit me. i'm not sure who can help but this needs to be addressed and i feel this is solely their responsibility. *tr

The transmission slips and bangs into gear just like is common with lots of other owners and it conveniently happens right after your warranty runs out! *tr

2006 nissan maxima started jerking and slipping while driving. it occurs quite often daily but then some days not at all. i called the dealership and was told that it is out of warranty. it started around 80,000 miles. i was also told that changing the fluid would just damage it worse i just need to replace the transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle began violently jerking and switching gears independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired or diagnosed. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. the current mileage was 111,950 and the failure mileage was 90,000. updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 03/08/11*jb

I purchased my 06 maxima when it had 52,000 miles. after a few weeks i noticed the shifting is not proper and sudden jerking when shifting in r or d. eventually the jerking got worst and currently at nearly 72,000 miles it has gotten very scary. at times i feel like someone has rear ended the car. last week, while making an exit from a highway the car suddenly accelerated and got out of control. i noticed that the transmission had slipped while i was going at around 50 mph. since then i noticed the transmission is slipping constantly. i have been contacting dealers and they claim this is not a problem they know about regarding this model year. but as it seems, there are hundreds or perhaps thousands of posts all over the internet from people with the same exact problem in the same exact model maxima. i will not allow my wife to drive the car anymore since i noticed last week that the slip could be very dangerous at high speeds. i sure hope a fatal accident would not be the cause to wake up nissan to help resolve the issue. *tr

Nissan 2006 maxima se, transmission problem. car violently jerks between 2 and 3rd gear, revs up to 5 rpms. nissan refuses to acknowledge defective transmission after thousands of complaints. occurrence is daily, the recommend 5k repair bill. *tr

The abs system, specifically the actuator, in the 2006 nissan maxima failed. initially, the abs system would activate every time the brakes are applied. it first occurred on dry pavement at highway speed (55mph) braking and then all subsequent braking thereafter, regardless of speed or road condition. now the car is in fail-safe model where the abs system, traction control system, and electronic brake force distribution are inactive on the vehicle. nissan dealers estimate the fix to be approximately $3000, with the majority of the repair in replacing the abs actuator. the vehicle has never been flooded and has only been in very minor fender-benders (repainting of exterior parts). from my prospective, it seems very unusual for the actuator to go bad and appears to be a defective unit. *ln

Just driving along, my boyfriend as the driver, and i as the passenger, and as he applied the brakes, there was a loud clanging/rapping sound out of the blue, whereas it scared me so, that i thought i was going to have a heart attack. it would then happen again and again. then i started to notice a low hum (abs controller), just prior to this happening. so i researched this on the internet, and suspected the abs. i then entered 2006 nissan maxima abs, and bam...all over the net were testimonies of abs failure (where debris gets trapped in the rear hubs, with no escape). living in pa, with harsh winter road conditions, an accident waiting to happen ...this scares me! nissan is aware of this serious and expensive defect, and a tsb was sent to the dealership service departments. a nissan certified tech said to stop driving the vehicle, so i did until i got it to my mechanic. i downloaded the tsb for my mechanic to follow. he cleaned out the rear hubs, but did not drill any holes, nor mess with any sensors. i have had my car back for 2 days now, and 'the problem' happened twice. i purchased this (expensive) luxury vehicle, and as of today, i have one payment left. this makes me sick! there is no doubt that this a manufacturer defect, and i do not understand why there has not been a recall on this serious matter. i do not know where to turn next.

My 06 nissan maxima has 91 thousand miles on it's transmission but for the last 10 thousand miles it has i can feel the change of gears when i accelerate the car. i thought this was normal, but reading a lot of forums i was wrong. i even changed the transmission oil at 50 thousand miles to make sure it last longer. but that's not the case. i feel ripped off and screwed. also when i park it moves 4 inches in either direction and its getting worse. i do oil changes regularly and have receipts to proof it. thank you *tr

The abs system engages during normal driving causing difficulty in stopping under high or slow speeds. the failure causes a grinding sounds and triggers the abs braking system to malfunction. once the failure begins it is not possible to fix without technical service. it occurs irregardless of speed and/or conditions. i have had this occur 5 times over the last 11 months. it is a highly costly , time consuming and inconvenient problem. the abs sensors have been replaced multiple times and the abs control unit and actuator have been replaced too. this does not solve this recurring problem and due to the number of complaints is an obvious design defect which has not been solved. *tr

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima in 2009 the vehicle with approx. 67,000 as fine for the first 2 months. here is where my problems started to occur, when turning towards the highway i accelerated to speed the car hesitated and was putting then the check engine light went on. once i returned from out of state i contacted the dealership empire nissan in lakewood, colorado and let them know what the situation was, the salesmen stated to disconnect the wire to the battery to reset the light, i did that and it went right back on after a couple of starts. i took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he said it was the oxygen sensor? it was replaced, then the vehicle was fine for awhile until the odometer read approx. 75,000 i noticed that if i was going down a hill at a fast pace then pushed the brakes to slow down the rpm's revved up to 5 and the engine would make a loud noise to accompany the rpm's at 5. vehicle has been worse ever since i noticed that, it then started to slip in gear, going from r to d or d to r once shifter is in place it would pause then jerk into gear. took the vehicle to aamco they stated that it was the motor mounts and also the fluids to the transmission. $700 later the vehicle is worse! now the car while in motion will kick and jerk hard in gear while the rpm's go all the way up to 5. when car comes to a stop with foot on the break car will jump forward. my latest incident is when at a stop and move to accelerate the car starts off as if it was in 5th gear! got the car home and put the shifter in manual transmission and it reads the engine is in 5th gear. i am a single mother of 4 young children, the car is so unpredictable, whether it is going to jerk into gear or completely stall out. there has to be something done with the transmission before someone gets killed driving this same type of car, there are several pages of complaints on the same issue with the same car, please please do a recall on the transmission of the 2006 nissan maxima!!!!!! *tr

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima with approx. 16,000 miles in september 2006. in 2009 with appox. 50,000-60,000 miles on the car, the transmission started to slip. it jerks when i put the car in reverse and drive, it shifts up and down hard and it jerks when i am at a complete stop with my foot on the break.

From nov 2009 to jan 2010, i replaced the actuator, rear wheel sensor, hub and components. now, the dealership states that i will have to replace all of that again (dec 2010). a part that was replaced last year rusted causing "rust intrusion" and nissan does not consider that part to be defective (even though that same part is less that a year old). so in less than a year, i have spent $4000 to have the same issues repaired (not really) twice. *tr

Purchased 2006 maxima. transmission slips and knocks!! the car only had approx 80k miles when this started!! we have replaced motor mounts but the problem still occurs. it is becoming more frequent as well. i did some research and this apparently is a problem for many owners starting in 2004. we are still paying on this car! *tr

I bought my 2006 nissan maxima se in 2007 with about 8k miles on it. the regularly maintained car now has a little under 81k miles and is having transmission problems. it started with the car jerking and a loud noise when shifting from drive to reverse and reverse to drive. now the car is jerking when accelerating. the car stalls then surges forward. i took my car to my local mechanic because i can not afford to pay the $100 fee the dealership charges just to look at the vehicle. i was told the transmission is deteriorating. i started looking for information about it and came across an abundance of testimonies from people with the exact experience as me all within the same mileage and it seems nissan is not doing anything about it. i guess someone will need to die before this issue is taken seriously. i am so done with nissan, is there anything legally that can be done for nissan to hear our voices for a recall to happen. its to many people with the same complaints for this issue not to be addressed. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and stall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

I recently purchased a 2006 nissan maxima and have been experiencing some problems with it. after about a 2 months of purchasing it, it starting jerking while driving it. i didn't think anything of it since it stopped for a while. then some weeks later it did it again causing me to almost rearend someone. hear it is months later and i was heading home from work and the car just quit on me in the middle of a busy highway. it was cold outside and extremely dangerous. so now i have to get this car towed to the transmission shop to see what's going on with it. i have been reading thousands of complaints of very similar situations. many people are having problems with the transmissions in early model nissan maximas. i have been hearing that these people are paying thousands of dollars trying to repair these cars. i am very scared to hear what the dealer and other shops are going to say. this car has 89,000 miles on it with no warranty. *tr

I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan maxima. i have my car serviced every three months and now at only 69,000 milieus my transmission has failed. a few months after purchasing my vehicle i noticed a ?whining? noise when accelerating. i took the car back to the dealer several times for this issue and was told by the service manager that the mechanic could find no issue. i believe that there is a transmission defect on the 2006 nissan maxima and there should be a recall. *tr

2006 nissan maxima.....transmission problem...jerks violently from 2-3rd, and from 3-2nd..also sporadically slips...dangerous when pulling into traffic... *tr

Driving to work in my 2006 nissan maxima se, hard downshift while coming to a red light, car seems to have violent jerking when downshifting. only 64k bought vehicle brand new. *tr

I have a 2006 maxima and had the situation one day in august 2010 when i applied the brake the abs engaged. there was a grinding type noise like an impeller was broken. when i checked around with some dealer they said they never heard of this problem. an infiniti dealer told me that if i disconnect one of the sensors on the rear wheel the abs would be disabled. the braking would be as if there wasn't no abs. in the winter you have to turn off the vdc otherwise you would still have problems. there was no information of what parts needed to be changed out. *tr

2006 nissan maxima, purchased from stone mountain nissan in stone mountain, ga on 2-16-08, is experiencing hard shifting in low gears (2-3rd gear). the transmission drops when shifting from park to reverse as well as from park to drive. every time i took car back to dealer they say "they can't replicate the problem" on thanksgiving 2010, i was traveling on the road with the babies when the car suddenly make this long jerking movement. car is unsafe to drive. dealer now says transmission needs replaced. (remember, they never could replicate the problem!) *tr

Transmission slipping. *tr

I purchased my 06' maxima in 08' i had it for about 2 months and the cd player doesnt play any thing it skips spits the cd out and an error mesg. comes up. i took it to the dealer and they "fixed it" so they say 1 week later it starts with the same issue i called and they said they can do anything about it maybe its the cd. so i never got that issue fixed. an other issue is my car has about 70k miles and every time the car goes 20-30 mph it has a hard hit to change gears every time. my car get serviced every 3-4 months and now i need a new tranmission!! i only work about 20 miles from where i live how can that be? also i had to replace some kind of brake part. every time i went to brake the car made this noise and it started to shake the sound was this grinding sound then an other sound started like when you press the brakes and the roads are wet. but shaking real bad. i went to the dealer and they said its w & t on the car. when i asked him how offten this happens and he said not that offten so how can that be? other than that its little thing like my truck lock doesnt stay put i have to tighten the bolts of it once aweek please make nissan do a re-call i have read all the compalints and they are all the same and expensive issue. *tr

My transmission begins to slip and jerk and get stuck now my car has 94000 miles on it the diagnostic computer reads shift malfunction and from what i have heard and read this is a fairly common problem for this model my aunt has the same car and hers has started doing it to. it is obviously not the consumers fault or anything the consumer could prevent i think nissan recall this because it is very dangerous when you are sitting at a red light and you car slips out of gear. *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima that now has 84,000 miles. around 80k the car starting making severe jerking moves when changing into and from lower gears (1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd). this has to be dangerous because the rpm will surge and the car will move forward and slip out of gear. i have read numerous blogs and nissan help blogs of owners that have maxima's between 2004-2006 all complaining of the exact same problem! i have taken the vehicle to multiple nissan dealerships and have had the transmission fluid changed twice! the car improved for a short time but is now doing the same thing. please do something and make nissan review this very serious problem. please help before someone gets injured or much worse. nissan corporate is slow to respond and aware that this is an issue and has in some cases replaced the transmission and in others denied a problem exists. it depends on the dealership and how great of an advocate they will be for you. this is clearly a safety issue. please help. the vehicle is unsafe to drive once this condition appears. thanks. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima sl's transmissions jerks very hard into gear after a slow down or when put in reverse. as soon as i enter an expressway ramp, my car jerk so hard into gear that i almost lost control and went off the ramp. i took my car to a nissan dealership who said that i need a new transmission even though i only have 82000 miles on my car. ( i purchased an extended 100,000 mile warranty from nissan when i bought the car).that dealership told me i would have to take it to the dealership that i bought it from. when i took it there, they said that they could not duplicate the problem that i described. i know that i'm not crazy and i have read of numerous complaints of the same kind.bottom line is my transmission was not fixed by nissan and i'm afraid to drive this car. *tr

I bought the car brand new and have maintained this vehicle with 3k mile oil changes and replaced the tires. it has started to make jerk when shifting from 1-2 gear or 2-3 and recently the engines revs up to 4rpms but does not go any faster. unfortunately my car is out of warranty but from looking around other blogs and forums it looks as this is quite a common problem. the engine is making a noise as if it is running on turbo. i don't understand why there is not a recall there is so many issues with this car its ridiculous. this is the first brand new car i have purchased and i cannot believe how many issues it has.

2006 nissan maxima: abs activates with normal braking. this is a safety issue, and it is an obvious defect on nissan's part. however, the recall has never been issued, and nissan charges thousands of $ for the repairs if the vehicle is out of 36,000 miles warranty. the service bulletin has been issued in july 2007, reference ntb07-016b. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle also jerked while the contact shifted gears. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired but the contact believed the failure to be within the transmission. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

My 06 maxima transmission starts slipping around 62,000. when its going up shift around 20-30 mph it starts to jerk really hard. and also when im slowing down. *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima and the transmission jerks between gears, and slips it has 80k miles on it. i think nissan should take care of this problem. and that i see the complaints im not the only one. please help! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 10 mph and switching from first to second gear, the gear shift jumped as if the vehicle was hit from the rear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to produce any failure codes. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who also could provide no error codes. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000 and the current mileage was approximately 87,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk in first and second gear. it also emitted smoke into the vehicle. the transmission was rebuilt at the dealer. the transmission failed again. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 126,000. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Transmission shifting real hard in 2006 nissan maxima. *tr

Our 2006 maxima started having transmission problems at about 80,000 miles. when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, there is a pause when trying to accelerate and then a violent jerk. this is a severe and dangerous problem. nissan needs to be responsible for this fix. *tr

Transmission on my 2006 nissan maxima causes the car to jerk when changing gears. there is a hard jerk when shifting down. car does not change immediately from reverse to drive. takes about 5 seconds to get into drive and it causes an extremely hard jerk when shifting into drive. *tr

The power train manual transmission has a defect that causes it to go out. i have already been told its a manufactures defect but the company refuses to pay for my repairs because its after my warranty. i think that if the made a faulty product they should be held responsible. not the consumer. i will supply my vin number but after i am contacted. thank you. *tr

I have just purchased a 2006 maxima that has a terrible problem somewhere in the transmission. when i'm driving i can feel the car slip out of gear and cause it to violently jerk like a rear end collision except there is not one. i don't have any lights on to detect a problem but i have seen online that others have had the same issue. i do not want to be the next one dead on the interstate because of a faulty transmission. this problem needs to be addressed because the transmission does not function properly. i bought this car because i thought nissan made quality cars and cared about their buyers but now i've seen that so far nothing has been done about this. without a light detecting this problem a lot of service people are unable to find the cause. i care about my family and now will have no other way to work because of this issue. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima has been experiencing a slip in the transmission. the other day i tried to cross a street and it slipped almost causing a crash with a semi truck that could not have stopped in time. it finally caught but was a close call. nissan has done nothing to admit or address the issues with the transmission and i have read many similar stories online. what can be done to hold nissan responsible. there needs to be some type of press coverage. does someone have to die before anything is done. *tr

2006 nissan maxima with 79,000 miles starting to have major problems with the transmission. when accelerating, around 20-35 mpg, the engine revs high rpm and acceleration slows, and then suddenly jerks into the next gear, sometimes slightly lurching forward when this happens. when decelerating something similar happens, the car will rev high rpms and then bang or jerk into the next gear. it seems to be much worse when accelerating and appears that it is happening when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear. i have read many complaints online in official sites and user forum sites. this seems to be a widespread problem that is not being addressed by nissan. in three days i am taking it to the dealer where i will have to pay $96 to have a diagnosis performed. nissan should either recall vehicles with this transmission, or extend the power train warranty to cover repairs when more people start having this problem. when pulling out into traffic and losing acceleration, this could be an accident waiting to happen. *tr

Own a 2006 nissa maxima. serviced monthly and now beginning to have major, dangerous transmission problems. hard, jerking transmission shifts while accelerating or slowing down. took it in for repair and auto transmission shop could not get any reads on problem through diagnostics. i have been told nissan dealership will replace transmission for est. $3500. this is a widespread problem with maximas as i have seen many, many on-line complaints. it is a defect and should be recalled immediately. i will pursue to get this fixed by nissan at no cost as it is a dangerous situation. the jerking does actually make people in the car have severe, quick unexpected body jerks. please investigate. thank you. *tr

Unintended acceleration 3 times, each more violent then the first time, of a new 2006 nissan maxima, only 26,000 miles on it, this is the 3rd. time it has happened, on sept. 18, kahului, maui. terrifying, i could not stop the car at the stop sign of intersection, this was the worse of the past two accelerations that i had with this car. my husband was with me on the passenger side of car. it took off like a "race car" i could not break it or stop car from going. had to pull the keys out and put in neutral, then reverse to get it to stop.! took it to the dealer, jimfalk, the service dept. could not find what is wrong, kept car for a week, driving it to "recreate" the problem, but it seems to do it after so many months, not back to back, something triggers it off it seems. we are stuck with his car now, it is dangerous to drive, as the problem cannot be found. nissan sent a independent investigator to maui to check the car out, nissan headquarters in tennessee said it will take 6-8 weeks to get a answer back to us, meanwhile we are stuck now with a rental car bill as our warranty onlycovers a loaner if there is a problem with the cars to be "fixed" and so far, the problem annote be found, so we are up the creek so to speak and technically have to wait for another "acceleration" to take place in which event we could be killed. what can we do? we have rights! some one must be able to find this death feature in our car! help! *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima. i brought my car to the dealership because the car started shifting hard when going from first to second gear and 2nd to 3rd. it also has significant jerking when downshifting or trying to go to the next gear. the transmission slips as the engine rpm's rev as well. the car is bucking when i pull out onto a road and the gear feels like it's not catching so i'm afraid with that hesitation that someone will hit me from behind. a few times i felt like i had gotten whiplash it was jerking so badly. also, driving in reverse or even braking (slowing down) the car jerks and sounds and feels as though i'm being hit from behind. the car is jerking when accelerating. the car stalls then surges forward. *tr

1.on may 17, 2010 , i was involved in a car accident in my 2006 nissan maxima where someone had rear ended me very hard. after getting the car back from the body shop.i noticed that when shifting gears the car stalls and jerks violently. also when driving the transmission starts to slip , meaning i am pressing the gas pedal but the car isn't going anywhere , then it kicks back in place causing the car to jerk extremely ruff. 2. this problem so vaden nissan say that the transmission is going bad and the extended warranty that i have on the vehicle , basically the won't do anything until a service light or code shows up, which is absolutely crazy. it occurs every time i drive it. it seem to when the car warms up it begins to happen. 3. i have taken it to vaden nissan four times within a 3 month period. first they topped of the transmission fluid, second time the replaced the motor mounts, third time they replaced the starter and the fourth time, the service advisor told me i had to keep driving it until a service light came on . 3. *tr

My 2006 nissan maxima transmission starts slipping around 75,000 miles. when driving and it is switching gears around 20-30 mph it starts to jerk really hard. and also does the same when slowing down. *tr

A couple of weeks ago, i started to notice that my 2006 maxima (75,000 miles) was shifting hard (jerking with a slight delay prior) in low gears, especially 1st to 2nd. the problem also occurred when putting the car into drive from reverse. it occurred approximately 75% of the time, but i couldn't find a definite pattern (car was cold or warm.) i took it to a mechanic who recommended the transmission be replaced and it is currently in the shop getting a new transmission. the mechanic told me that it's a faulty case bushing in the center support and even with a new transmission using the same faulty part, the problem will arise again. i contacted a local nissan dealership and spoke to the service manager. he stated nissan did extend a transmission warranty on some cars to 120,000, but mine was not part of that recall. if it's a product defect, no current remedy will permanently fix the problem. *tr

I purchased my car in june, 2010 and in july i noticed when i shift my gears it has a jerk to it, also i noticed the clutch will go all the way down and want come up. causing me to pull over out of traffic cut the car off put it in gear and then start the car up and take off! i thought i would love nissan, this is my 1st and last nissan car that i will purchase i have 3 kids and i am almost scared to drive them around in my car. this car has been in the shop at least 5 times within the 3 months that i have had it. it was in the shop for 2 weeks the last time, i don't know what's going on but i do know that i will never purchase a nissan vehicle anymore, and i will advise my friend's and family to do the same. i hate it when my family tells me that i have purchased a lemon! that's embarrassing. i have a 3 month old car that jerks for no reason, and the clutch acts up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle began jerking abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle stalled within seconds. in addition, when shifting into reverse, the vehicle would exhibit the same failure. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to a local repair facility for diagnostic testing. the mechanic discovered that the transmission was defective. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised replacing the transmission. the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the dealer advised that transmission failures were common in his year, make and model. the failure mileage was 99,000.

I purchased my 2006 maxima in november 2007 and i had no problems in the beginning. then while trying to put the car in drive it started hesitating. this lasted for a few moves, then i noticed the car jerking. at first i thought it was something i did, but it continued to do from time to time. i went and got my transmission flushed thinking that would solve the problem. the problem has gotten worst, not i have slow done in traffic if a car in front of me is turning and when i accelerate again it will do a heavy jerk. i have two other friends who have had the same problems. i took my car to the nissan dealership and was told it was the transmission and it needed to be replaced. i told the dealer how is this so this is a nissan. he explained that they all go bad like that. i told him that i also have a 1994 nissan altima with 300,00 miles on it and i have never had a problem with the transmission. this is a manufactures problems and the way the car jerks it may one day cause a serious accident. this is no way hundreds of people can have the same problems and it not become a manufacture problem. *tr

2006 nissan maxima, bad abs sensor (due to water intrusion) on right rear wheel causing abs to kick on when not necessary. i bought my car brand new and have always done all the recommended checks up. my vehicle currently has 53,000 and after a price of 3,000 to correct the issue in which nissan already knows about! *tr

The contact owns a 2006 maxima se. in late august 2010, the abs brakes activated without warning. we immediately stopped driving it and brought it to a garage for repair. they cleaned off a bit of rust from the rear wheel hubs. it seemed to help but the abs still went on during normal summer breaking conditions. the garage saw a bulletin from nissan regarding the problem and told us that additional repairs needed to be done by the nissan dealer. we brought it to a nissan dealer. they inspected the car and told us that repairs would be around $800 to replace the sensors and if that did not work, the antilock actuator would need to be replaced, which would cost about $1500-2000. the car has about 60,885 miles on the car. we also own another maxima. it is a 1998 maxima with over 160,000 miles. on that older maxima, we have never had a problem with the antilock brakes. we contacted nissan consumer affairs and they told us that this normal and they would not pay for the repairs since the car was no longer under warranty. *tr

I was driving in stop and go traffic. i was at a stop. as traffic began to move again my car jerked and sped up fast could not stop with breaks hit car in front of me. my car jerks every time transmission gets hot. notified nissan consumer affairs, was told that there were not enough complaints to say that something was wrong with the transmission in the 2006 maximas. so nothing was done. i've taken my car to 2 different transmission shops they say that every maxima 2006 they looked at is having same problem. *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima. i brought my car to the dealership because the car started shifting hard when going from first to second gear and 2nd to 3rd. it also has significant jerking when downshifting or trying to go to the next gear. the transmission slips as the engine rpm's rev as well. the dealership told me that my transmission fluid was a little dirty but they could not find anything wrong with my transmission. they did a transmission flush and it did not help at all. i brought the car back 3 weeks later because the service engine light came on. they now are saying i need a new transmission when just 3 weeks ago they said they couldn't find anything wrong. i said you how come you couldn't tell me that 3 weeks ago. now my service engine light has gone off and i am still having the same issues. i cannot believe that there has not been a recall on the transmissions on this car. i went online to consumer affairs and there have been hundreds of customer complaints under consumer affairs. why has there not been a recall? this is a safety hazard and someone is going to end up getting hurt. what is it going to take for the company to do a recall? i filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs. when they called me back they said that there is nothing they can do. they said it is up to nhtsa to issue a recall. i cannot believe that nissan usa cannot to anything to help the customers. please take a few minutes and sign on to consumer affairs and see how many customers have filed complaints regarding the transmissions in the 2006 nissan maximas. every single one of them are having the same exact problem as i am. there is definitely something faulty with the transmissions. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima .the contact was driving 15 mph when he noticed a hesitation and a violate jerk when attempting to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times with concerns of the failure but the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure within the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle shifted first to second gear with an abnormally violent jerk. the failure continued to recur intermittently while shifting from first and second gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission fluid was flushed. the failure continued to recur intermittently and the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. updated 12/21/10. *lj updated 12/29/10*jb updated 01/06/11 *bf updated 01/14/11 *bf the consumer wanted to know if the information she faxed was received. updated 01/24/11 updated 04/20/11

I recently purchased a used 2006 nissan maxima with 78k miles. car has been beautifully maintained but almost immediately began noticing hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd and even significant jerking when downshifting. tranny slips as engine rpm's rev as well. this car is a safety hazard as it can not be counted on to deliver power or speed to the wheels when needed and will definitely be a safety hazard when in wet or icy conditions due to transmission issues. i have researched this issue and discovered many other owners are experiencing the same issue. i find it hard to believe that there has been no recall by nissan as this is most certainly a serious safety issue that will eventually claim innocent lives. *tr

2006 nissan maxima with transmission problems. 1 to 2 gear and 2 to 3 gear shifts abruptly, slips, jerks, on both upshifts and downshifts. transmission bangs from 1st to 2nd and the car hesitates off the line. off the line, the car revs freely before it's able to catch a gear you get a whiplash sensation between shifts. coming to a stop at a signal the 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st gear downshifts are extremely harsh accompanied by a loud bang. when shifting from r to d, there is a few seconds delay before the transmission goes into gear with a loud bang. this all happens when the car is warmed up with at least 15-20min. driving time. *tr

2006 maxima with approx. 68k miles. car started to jerk and make a loud noise when shifting from drive to reverse and reverse to drive. car began to stall and surge forward. car now jerks on many gears and gets stuck on some. i stopped driving it when the rpm's shot up and the car took a while to kick into gear while driving home from a game. 1 week later i hesitantly decide to take it to a mechanic who says that he has noticed this transmission issue on a lot of 04 and 06 maximas. the part itself needed to be bought from nissan and cost $1,000. please investigate this defect so that it can become a recall. *tr

2006 nissan maxima se . i have had abs problems for 7 months. the first time the nissan dealer just cleaned the rr wheel sensor and said that would do the job. it worked for about 6 months. now i just had the tsb performed to correct the design flaw of nissan on the rr wheel sensor. after the tsb was performed the dealer came to notice that the abs actuator needed to be replaced. i am still waiting on that job to be performed. i have done some research and this is happening to many nissan maximas from the 2006 generation. i do not feel safe in the car because sometimes it doesn't seem as if it is going to stop. i have almost hit 2 cars because of this design flaw. *tr

2006 regularly maintained nissan maxima with a little under 81k miles started jerking and making a loud noise when shifting from drive to reverse and reverse to drive. shortly after noticed that when accelerating car hesitates then surges forward. this happened once or twice a week, within 2 weeks started to occur more frequently and now whenever car shifts 1st to 2nd gear and vice versa. took car to mechanic who advised transmission is deteriorating and needs to be rebuilt. according to mechanic and internet, this is a common malfunction with nissan transmissions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle began to abnormally jerk into the next lowest gear. the contact stated the failure would also occur when shifting from reverse to drive. the dealer advised that the vehicle was in need of a new oxygen sensor and a turbine revolution sensor. the vehicle was repaired with both of the sensors yet the vehicle continued to jerk excessively. the vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was caused by the motor mounts. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,080 and the current mileage was 93,000.

Purchased 2006 maxima from alabama nissan dealership in 2008. well maintained. current oil changes , tire rotations and changes, always used premium fuel. ran great. until!!!!!!! in 2010 noticed i could feel gears shifting. took it to mechanic and he advised me that there should be a recall on this particular year due to transmission failure and that is extremely dangerous. now 8/2010 it shifts hard from 1st to second and back from second to first. this makes acceleration and deceleration extremely unsafe. surprised to see so many complaints similar to mine and nissan not fixing it. car only has 75,000 miles and it is unsafe to drive.. i am a single mom and always have children in my vehicle. i am contacting an attorney and taking the car to the dealership where i bought it and if no recourse i pray no one gets hurt.. including me cause i can see what happened with toyota and i really would hate for it to happen with nissan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving at a speed of 55 mph or less, the vehicle would jerk excessively before shifting into gear. the dealer advised that the transmission valve and motor mounts were defective and would need to be replaced. the dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle before proceeding with repairs, at the contact's expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 58,300.

I purchased a 2006 nissan maxima as a brand new vehicle. recently, it started having some problems (at approximately 60,000 miles). when i change gears from park to reverse, from reverse to drive, or when accelerating from 1st gear to 2nd gear there is a hard jerking. sometimes it will take a few seconds to change gears and my rpm's go up. it has died on me at a stop light. i took the car in for a diagnosis, and they said i needed a transmission flush. i had the flush done, and the problem was still present. the problem has become worse. i have read about the exact same problem on numerous websites. i have spent countless hours researching this problem, and have come up with the same conclusion...i am not the only one with this problem!!!! please, let's work on getting a recall into effect from nissan. it's only right! *tr

Transmission shift delay from park to drive or reverse, transmission slip during acceleration as if in neutral then catches and jerks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally jerk before stalling. the vehicle was towed to her place of residence. the contact was able to restart the vehicle the next day and took it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer replaced the motor mounts but did not correct the failure. the contact took the vehicle to a different dealer where a transmission flush was performed. the dealer also advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. the transmission was not replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 74,323.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 10 mph , the vehicle slipped out of gear causing the vehicle to lunge forward. the dealer was contacted and stated that they were unable to offer her assistance. the transmission failure had become progressively worse over time. the vehicle identification number was not available. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,009. updated 09/15/10. *lj updated 09/16/10

Transmission problems with 2006 nissan maxima. transmission slipping. *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima with 89000 miles on it. recently, the car jerks when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. t\at low speeds, it revs to 5000 rpm and will not accelerate at stops. after researching online, i found many complaints of the exact problems word-for-word. some have been in accidents due to this uncontrollable problem. others have opted to park their vehicles due to the unsafe conditions. nissan is aware of the problem, but offers no recall or assistance. *tr

I recently purchased a 2006 nissan maxima se with 60,000 miles from a dealership here in tucson, az. after about 2 weeks, i started to notice the transmission was shifting rather rough. i also noticed it was "revving up" on its own when i would push the gas, and while it was trying to shift from 1st to 2nd gear, or from 2nd to 3rd. i also noticed a "jerking" while shifting, whether it be upshift, or downshifting. i took it to my mechanic and he could find absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle. i went online to see if there were any other people having the same problems as myself, and i was horrified! i cannot believe there hasn't been a recall. toyota recently had a similar incidence where the gas pedal would push down, and the driver wouldn't be able to stop and would cause accidents! this is very similar to what's happening with the maxima. i don't understand why it must take a fatality, to make nissan do the right thing and fix the problem before anyone is hurt! *tr

Vehicle came equipped with a feature that allows the side mirrors to tilt down when placed in reverse. however, when the feature is activated for the passenger side mirror, the mirror does not adjust properly back to its normal position, which may hinder drivers view, possibly causing a safety hazard. vehicle was taken to nissan where it was determined that the mirror was defective and needed to be replaced. several weeks later, the replaced mirror began exhibiting same problem as the defective mirror.returned vehicle back to nissan twice and they determined that it was normal. while driving vehicle on highway, passenger side mirror began adjusting on its own to a point where i could not see vehicles alongside the right of the vehicle. vehicle was not even placed in reverse! returned vehicle back to nissan, they determined that mirror needed to be replaced, but at my expense, because warranty expired, despite the fact that i returned the vehicle twice for this problem while under warranty. *tr

I just bought a nissan maxima 2006 it is a really nice car, but i did start noticing that the shifting of gears specially from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd jerks, it's being like that lately, today when entering a busy street with my family in the car, the transmission sleeps and did not move , a truck almost hit the car, we stay parked on the middle of the road for 2 or 3 seconds until the car move again, but those 2 or 3 seconds can cost my hold family lives. i did start searching for this car defects and it looks like a very common issue, a defect from the factory and nissan and the government don't do anything about it. shame on nissan and the responsible party for making this big companies to sale safe and good quality products, and stand behind their product free of this type of defects, according to what i did find out, it is a transmission problem that it may cost thousands, and the factory knowing about it, don't lift a finger. *tr

We owe a 2006 automatic nissan maxima with now approximately 112,000 miles. we have been experiencing problems with what appears to be the transmission. the car will jerk really hard when trying to shift between 2 and 3; when you attempt to accelerate and when you come to a stop. we have taken the car a nissan dealership and had other diagnostic test performed. however, we were told that the entire motor needs to be replaced and their are no issues with the transmission. however, we took the car to another company who found no problems with the engine. this car has been serviced as required: the transmission has been flushed and filters replaced; spark plugs replaced, fuel injection flushed, and oil filters and oil changed. after going on the website and seeing numerous complaints regarding this issue with other nissan maximas, i'm filing this complaint because their appears to be a problem with nissan maxima's transmissions. this is a very costly expense and one that i believe nissan needs to be accountable for because it seems to be a common problem with the 2006 maxima transmissions. *tr

2006 maxima transmission is slipping it started slipping around 97,000 miles, i took my car to the shop about this problem and i was told that they could not find anything wrong, now it is getting worse, while i am driving the car jerks very hard and then it starts to not change out and when it does change out it speeds the car up. *tr

2006 nissan maxima not properly shifting jerks and hard bumps when accelerating or decelerating, sometimes the car feels like it's trying to change gears and is sucking for gas then the hard bump comes. it bump so hard doing acceleration the service engine light came on 2 days ago. i have been told by the local nissan dealership it's the motor mounts other repair companies says it's more serious and it's the transmission. i call nissan motor co. and was told their are no recalls, but when i looked on carsurvey.com and other sites a multitude of people are having the same problem. the main problem occurs in shifting between first and second gear. it has occurred every day on nearly every startup since for about a week now. i was quoted for a new transmission, but have yet to correct the problem. *tr

I purchased my 06 nissan maxima earlier this year. now i am faced with a problem with the transmission at only 90k miles. i looked online and found that an unbelievable number of consumers have had the same problem. this problem creates dangerous situations as the vehicle may slip out of gear in places where it can cause an accident. also when the engine revs due to gear slippage it can cause acceleration which could also cause an accident. there are nearly 100 complaints on just one blog i found, all relating to the 04-06 nissan maxima. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/nissan_maxima.html i think nissan needs to take action and get their problem fixed for their customers. *tr

2006 nissan maxima not properly shifting jerks and hard bumps when accelerating or decelerating, sometimes the car feels like it's trying to change gears and is sucking for gas then the hard bump comes. it bump so hard doing acceleration the service engine light came on 2 days ago. i have been told by the local nissan dealership it's the motor mounts other repair companies says it's more serious and it's the transmission. i call nissan motor co. and was told their are no recalls, but when i looked on carsurvey.com and other sites a multitude of people are having the same problem. *tr

Every time a press my brakes the abs activates. it appears to be a wide spread issue as i has researched forums and there are lots of folks out there. it is very concerning as i do not stop as quickly as i normally would. could lead to a accident. *tr

Car burns approximately 1 litre per 1500 kilometers. the nissan dealership says that this is burning within their guidelines. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact was driving approximately between 25 -35 mph approaching a traffic stop signal. there was heavy smoke that expelled from underneath the front driver seat. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. immediately, the contact exited the vehicle. a bystander extinguished the front driver seat area. the fire department arrived at the scene after the fire was extinguished. there were no personal injuries; and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the front seat wire harness. there was a previous recall repair under nhtsa campaign id number 05v512000 (seats: front assembly: power adjust). however, the recall service repair had not corrected the safety defect. the authorized dealer refused to repair the vehicle free of charge regarding the safety defect. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

On thursday, may 20th our 2006 nissan maxima quit running. the oil light came on as i was driving at approximately 75mph on a freeway overpass. within 60 seconds of the light coming on the engine starting making a horrible noise. i was able to clear the freeway before it quit running. in the car were me (the driver), my husband (front passenger seat) and our 8 month old niece (strapped in a rear facing carseat). car was eventually towed to a nissan dealer where they state they believe the oil pump is defective. car has approximately 70,000 miles and is out of warranty. no previous engine issues or repairs have been noticed. at this point, nissan is not taking responsibility for the engine failure. *tr

Was driving on grand central and lost control of the car. *tr

2006 nissan maxima se power- 96,000 miles, train/ transmission is slipping in and out of gear between second, third, and fourth gears. it currently gets stuck in 5th gear on the freeway. on the city roadways i currently press on the gas pedal, the car will not move and all of a sudden slip into gear, causing a jerking sensation and sometimes making the car move into the other lane. when bringing the car to a stop, the car doesn't move out of gear and at the stop light the car will down shift; causing the car to move forward a couple of feet. many other maximas between 2004-2006 have been experiencing the same problems. their really needs to be a recall on the maxima between 2004-2006 models before someone gets hurt. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) nissan maxima transmissions are failing a an incredible rate. i have a 2006 nissan maxima 75k miles who's transmission has started slipping while driving. i will accelerate and all of a sudden i loose the transmission the engine revs up since i'm still pushing on the gas pedal. i am now not accelerating but coasting on the freeway while traffic behind me is moving forward and then my car will slam back into gear. i have not yet been hit from behind but it is only a matter of time. i googled nissan maxima transmission problems and found this web site http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/nissan_maxima.html there are 16 pages of complaints regarding the same or similar issues. i believe nissan has a major problem that they are unwilling to do anything about unless forced to by our government safety department. please look into this problem. [xxx] *tr

We have a 2006 nissan maxima. for the past several months, my wife has complained of the vehicle "jerking" as in automatically change gears and lunging forward. she travels approx 25 miles to and from work each day, plus family driving (e.g. kids activities). the issue would present itself several times a day and the "jerking" became so violent that we took the car to our mechanic to try and diagnosis the issue. he was not able to diagnose and since the issue continued to present itself, we went out to the internet to see if there was possible a recall or other information. what we found is that this has been a complaint by many individuals with regard to the nissan maxima model. my wife's fear is not only the mechanical issue, but that the car would "jerk", or "accelerate" automatically causing property or personal injury to self or others. based on the number of complaints we saw on the internet on this very issue, we feel it requires investigation. please see the attached website as an example:c:\my_data\2006 nissan maxima automatic transmission complaints.mht. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan maxima and a little after my 96,000 mark the car started jerking very hard on up shifting. especially between 1st and 2nd shift it is very harsh. between the 20 to 30 mph and stopping. when at high speeds its not a problem. i choose to research the issue and they are alot of complaints with the same issues. please help us. this need to be a recall enforced by the government safety department. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while starting the vehicle, the abs light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the light was reset but it did not turn on. the contact was informed that the sensor control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.

I have a 2006 nissan maxima se that i bought new in jan 2007. several months ago i replaced the oem tires because i was old they were worn out and were the cause of steering wheel vibration above 60mph. i replaced the tires and front brakes/rotors at my nissan dealership and the vibration was reduced but still noticeable. it gets worse with cold temperatures. they have inspected the struts and engine mounts and say there is nothing wrong with my car but the vibration is still there. *tr

Operator was driving vehicle friday evening in town and slowed for a stop light. transmission jerked from 2nd to 1st gear. when accelerating vehicle jerked from 1st to 2nd gear and drove normally for several miles until a left turn was made into residential neighborhood at which time the transmissions' gears began to slip up and down while operator maintained a constant speed which resulted in a jerking motion of entire vehicle. transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 1st gear. vehicle dies in 1st gear in manual mode. gears slip in and out while driving. dealer diagnosed transmission failure with resolution of replacement costing nearly $3500. vehicle is 1,500 miles out of factory power train warranty. numerous complaints posted consumeraffairs.com report similar problems with 2004 and 2005 models. operator does not currently have funds to cover cost of repairs which leaves wife and child without a vehicle. *tr

2006 nissan maxima numerous electronic problems affecting the transmission. creating safety concerns, this is not a isolated condition, i know of 3 people who has had the same conditions. these are the ones i know about. this problem is ongoing. *tr

Abs system failure, sensors inexplicably went bad driving down the road. when the abs system trips it cuts power to the accelerator while in traffic making it a hazard. once the failure happened it happens continuously. nissan has done nothing to fix this issue, and i was told by a technician at a dealership that this has been a recurring problem with the 2005 and 2006 maxima models. *tr

I bought nissan certified used car in nov 2009 . by this january 2010 i started experiencing clank or hard shift in gear from 1st to 2nd it also clanks when coming down from 2nd to 1st gear. dealer ship says it is not covered under certified warranty and i need to replace transmission. there are thousands of people who experience same problem with nissan maxima i have about 60k miles on odo. *tr

Car making whine/buzz sound. began quietly about 10g miles ago but has gotten much louder past 1g miles. talked to service at dealer. advised timing chain problem. they have fixed numerous vehicles with this problem. $2400 to fix at dealer. *tr

2006 nissan maxima transmission is bad and has to be repaired. this appears to be common and known by nissan and everyone in the transmission business. the cost is $3500. nissan has not done a recall to fix the valve body problem. *tr

Nissan, maxima 2006 anti lock braking system- the abs (ant lock braking system) fails due to corrosion. nissan has a known failure (at least since 2008) of the abs for this model vehicle. the brakes will suddenly pulsate when engaged. there is a technical bulletin put out by nissan which cost the consumer approximately 120.00. however, some of the service centers do not know about the repair or either refuse to fix it in the manner that nissan prescribes. len stoler nissan of owings mills maryland attempted to make me pay $4400.00 for partial renewal of the entire braking system on a 2006 vehicle in 2008. i think the public should be made aware of the failure because it happens without any warning signs and the vehicle brakes in a delayed pulsating manner. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan maxima. on saturday the 23rd of january i was driving it home and noticed that the brakes felt spongy. no light was on, but i did hear a strange noise. i took it to an independent shop who recommended changing out the brakes and rotors, which i had done on all 4 corners. i took it home, and the next day when i tried to stop it made a clunking noise and the antilock system started pushing against the brake pedal. this was on dry pavement and the braking distance was severely compromised. i took it back to the shop and they checked it out, and found a tsb that nissan has out for these cars. corrosion or sediment builds up inside the wheel hub where the antilock sensor ring is located, and sends out false signals. in my case the hub had to be cleaned and the sensor replaced. i took it to a nissan dealer who performed all the repairs. when i asked the service tech how many maximas they have to do this to, he said "all of them". i also checked an online forum i belong to (maxima.org) and it is a common problem with the 2004 and up models. i'm not sure how nissan hasn't had to issue a recall on an issue that affects an essential safety system on the car. in my case the stopping distance was severely affected in dry paving, and i am sure it would have been worse if it was wet or frozen. if nissan has issued a tsb on it they know there is a problem there, and even if they have come up with a fix it doesn't seem like it should be up to the customer to pay to correct a design flaw that affects safety-related systems. *tr

Transmission jerk into 1st gear. transmission surge when accelerating after slowing down. car jerks when going from drive to reverse. problem occurs regularly when car is warmed up. after some research i found that many of nissan owners are having the same problem. there should be a recall on these defect transmission. its really not fair that there getting away with this and are still selling these defect cars. right now my check engine light is on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions and applying pressure to the brake pedal the vehicle began to shake violently. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the failure was contributed to a manufacturer's design flaw within the brake system. the rear passenger wheel speed sensor was replaced. the repair cost was $540.63. the failure mileage was 42,020. updated 02/13/10 *bf updated 02/16/10 updated 2/17/10 *cn updated 02/19/10. *lj updated 08/26/10

I own a 2006 nissan maxima i am the original owner i have approximately 60,000 miles on it and have had to replace the battery 6 times 2 from nissan and the other 4 from my local repair shop. *tr

The drivers side seat recently started to rocking toward the drivers side door which alerted me to having a problem. this happens every time i get into the car the seat is leaning to the left door. i contacted the dealer in which i purchased the car, they said it is nothing they can do because the warranty is up. i should contact the manufacture nissan which i have also done . *tr

I own a 2006 nissan maxima with 58,000 mi. i have been encountering trans. problems since 55/56,000 mi. i have had trans fluid flushed with no success. the trans clanks occasionally while changing gears and emits a slight screeching noise around 3000.00 rpm's that sounds like metal to metal contact. if this was any other component i might be able to let it go, but the trans. usually gets progressively worse at a rapid rate once you begin noticing symptoms. dealer recommends new tranny. i have reviewed this issue online and there are multiple owners encountering this same issue. you would think that with so many owner having similar issues since 2004, that some type of a solution would have been proposed to loyal nissan owners that have to foot the numerous bills for the dealers ridiculous guessing game quick fixes. nissan owners are being taken advantage of and this has got to be addressed and compensated in some way. *tr

My transmission was rebuilt on my 06 nissan maxima. *tr

Blow out of sidewall of tire (nissan maxima 2006) eagle rsa p245 r45 18 the second time this has happened. the first time was fall of 2008 the tires only had approx. 28,000 miles so i only replaced two of them. then it happened again this morning. on one of the two i did not replace approx. 42,000 miles. *tr

Front right strut replaced twice in 6 months. *tr

Car has a consistent sulfur/rotten eggs smell for as long as i have owned the vehicle. problem occurs at least 8 out of 10 times driving the vehicle. smell is disgusting and i am wondering if this is causing me and my passengers health problems. dealer and nissan consumer affairs refuse to recognize nor fix the problem after 2 prolonged visits and weeks of phone calls after filing complaint with nissan. *tr

I'm having transmission problems with my 2006 nissan maxima. the car has 82,000 miles on and the problem is just starting to surface. i get a jerking motion when the car shifts from 1st to 2nd or it downshifts from 2nd to 1st. it jerks especially hard when making a turn and the car slows down and picks up speed again. *tr

My 2006 maxima has had a shifting problem since i purchased it with about 40,000 km. the shifts from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 1st are very harsh and erratic. the problem occurs mostly in stop and go or very low speed traffic (20 - 30 km/hr) high speed shifts are no problem. took the vehicle to three different dealerships and no one could properly diagnose or repair the problem. finally found an independent mechanic who suggested that the shift solenoids were not working properly, between the two of us we convinced a dealer to change out the transmission and torque converter for new components. however, while the problem got better, it did not disappear and is now getting just as bad as with the original transmission. repeat visits to the dealer for further diagnosis did not result in anything wrong being found and they were unable to resolve the issue. ultimately i was told that it was just the way the transmission operates and there is no fix. i really like the vehicle but this transmission issue makes me hesitant to buy another nissan .... even though they have changed their transmission design. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right and the contact crashed into the vehicle next to him. the contact's vehicle flipped over several times. she sustained injuries to her left arm. no one else was injured. a police report was filed. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the contact's insurance company. prior to the crash, she noticed that the vehicle would stall while driving at any speed. the current and failure mileages were 38,500.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the abs activates on its own. he took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that dirt enters through the speed sensor and causes the failure. the contact would be responsible for the repairs since the warranty was expired. the manufacturer did not assist. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 39,000. the consumer was informed the sensor failure caused the pump motor and actuator relay to fail. the consumer stated he dismantled the abs in order to drive the vehicle properly. updated 07/08/09.*jb

Goodyear eagle tires , tire had 27,000 miles on them all four tires was cracked around the inside bead at the rim , goodyear says they don't warranty oem equipment but the dealer says its there responsibility, i had to replace all four tires out of pocket. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a rubbing sound and noticed that the wheel would stop and then continue to rotate. he looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the wheel bearings were defective. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they replaced the wheel bearings. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage was 85,000. updated 6/29/09 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 06/30/09.*jb

Have an 06 maxima se the car- jerking on the upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, sometimes even on the downshift. the car was problem-free for the 1st couple of months but the last 3-4 weeks have been a nightmare. the jerking gets so bad, it feels like you're getting punched! the problem is intermittent and rarely occurs on the highway. took the car to my friend - a mechanic. he said there's nothing wrong with the transmission, but it seems my engine mount is broken and that might be causing the "thump engine mount was replaced and same problem. *tr

Front wheel bearing failed at 73,000 miles, partially seizing, car was towed to shop and the bearing was replaced before it totally seized. *tr

Nissan of middletown replaced drive belts, air filter, & changed oil 12/1/08. (i requested the original drive belts to show my husband as i never recalled having this service done on any of the cars i owned at such low mileage.) on 12/5/08, my 2006 nissan maxima (approx. 37,900 mi) just stopped on a two lane highway. i was pushed off the highway, opened the hood, checked the belts (which were fine) & noticed fresh battery acid spewing from the battery. towed to mechanic in town who had the car for 10 days in which time he changed the battery and said the battery wiring harness had been damaged but still thinks it is something else as the car would start but wouldn't run. car was towed back to middletown nissan and they immediately found the problem - the mass air sensor was bad. they replaced the sensor 12/15/08 and told me that these things go bad. i contacted nissan headquarters and stated my concern that this happened after the maintenance work had just been done. after review, nissan repaid me $426.25 for the sensor. i continue to have concern that not only must i now replace the battery wiring harness at a great cost which the local mechanic estimated the part at $700 plus labor, but also when i stated that my car just stopped, without warning--no service lights, nothing (what if i were on the thruway doing 65 mph and lost power - engine, steering, everything -- with no warning-- i'd probably be dead along with any passengers) nissan's headquarters verbally reported to me over the phone that a car is mechanical and these things can happen. well, i'm not satisfied with this response. i still question what happened to my basically brand new car when nissan middletown did the maintenance work on it. i would appreciate your opinion on the mechanics and the safety of this vehicle. thank you for your time and assistance. *tr

I did not have a crash. i have had two vehicles with the same problems. i had a 2003 nissan altima and i currently have a 2006 nissan maxima. they both experience a jerking motion upon shifting, will sometimes stall to shift. i decided to do some research on the internet and found out that many many people have experienced this exact same problem. please help me out. this needs to be recalled. *tr

I have a 2005 nissan maxima and the car is jerking and jumping while driving and upon stopping. it occurs everytime i drive the car and i've took it to the shop and it was put on a diagnostic and they stated that its a transmission problem. their should be a mandatory recall for these cars because i'm not the only one with this problem. please help us and look into this. nissan is not trying to help us at all. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that all four of the tires kept going flat. the inner bead where the chrome is located continued to deteriorate, which caused the tires to flatten. the dealer stated that they voided the warranty because armor all was applied to the tires, which caused them to flatten. the failure mileage was 14,509.

My goodyear rsa tire flew apart while traveling 70 mph on the interstate. the tire was properly inflated. the sidewall caved in. the tire didn't have any visual defects prior to the blowout. truly concerned with the other tires, simply vanishing from beneath the car without warning. i would have caused an accident if the traffic on the interstate was congested. *tr

As i turned on the ignition the battery exploded. the car had been sitting aprox. 5 minutes before the incident. i had driven aprox. 15 miles before stopping. i turned off the ignition and waited a minute or so to let the small amount of smoke to clear. i opened the hood and observed the battery. i was split in several places. the two cell covers were off the battery. the imprint of the battery cap top was left on the underside of the hood. the hood had a small dent up from the under side. it looks as if the other cap hit the underside of the hood where the information sticker is located, there is no insulating protection in that small area of the hood. the car was towed to the nissan dealership. the battery was replaced at my expense. the engine compartment was sprayed off. i was told the battery was out of warranty. i asked what could be done about the hood. i was told that nothing could be done because of the lapsed warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. on september 5, 2008, while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise. he drove to his residence and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. a diagnostic was performed and they stated that the abs sensors were corroded due to a build up of moisture, which caused the grinding noise. the mechanic drilled a hole in the rear hubs to release the moisture so that the abs sensors would not corrode again. the contact called the manufacturer after the repairs were made and they stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. they would not cover the cost for the repairs. the current mileage was 43,338 and failure mileage was 43,278. updated 11/6/08 *cn updated 11/10/08. *jb

The events leading up to the failure was squealing brakes, shaking steering wheels, loud noises on the brake, and rough ride when brakes are press slightly. car does not brake properly when pressed lightly under dry weather and tends to lock temporarily and let go during wet weather which can really lead to an accident. nissan consumer affairs was called about the problem i was informed to take my car to the dealership, which i did, dealership tells me i'm out of warranty, i called nissan consumer affairs back because this is a manufacturer defect and not something caused by me but nissan will not admit to it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. whenever the contact applies the brakes at any speed, he can feel a vibration coming from the steering wheel. as a result, the vehicle begins to drive very roughly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that all four rotors were warped. the vehicle was not serviced for the failure. the contact did not notice any differences prior to the failure. the current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. in rainy weather, the contact hears a clucking sound when the brake pedal is depressed. the vehicle has been to the dealer three times, but they were unable to identify the cause of the failure. after the vehicle has warmed up, the clucking sound stops. the dealer repaired the rotors, but the failure still persists. there were no warning lights illuminated at the time of the failure. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 27,000. updated 11/17/08 *cn updated 11/21/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. when the contact took the vehicle in to have the tires balanced, she was informed of a crack in the rear suspension subframe. she did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. nhtsa campaign id number 06v046000 (suspension:rear) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 45,676.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact received a nissan recall notice for the engine and engine cooling system. he immediately scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. the dealer stated that there were no available appointments to repair the vehicle according to the recall. the contact called several dealers, but was still unsuccessful in having the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the recall number was unknown. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 14,000.

Purchased used 06 maxima in aug-sep time frame. vehicle had problems with noise coming from suspension either front or back(unknown at the time). noise never went away. recent oil change revealed rear suspension replacement by goodyear service rep. check with nhtsa and found out recall for power seats and rear suspension. recall repairs was not done to car. does dealership require knowledge of all recalls for used vehicles. *tr

2006 nissan maxima. ignition switch non functional. have to pay $650.00 for repairs. the max only has 59,000. miles on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the paint on the hood is thin. the contact bought a bra for the vehicle in order to prevent damage, but that did not help. the contact has put several coats of wax on the vehicle, but that has not helped either. the contact stated that some parts of the hood are chipped to the metal. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the current and failure mileages were 35,000.

The passenger seatbelt on my 2006 nissan maxima always locks up on my wife just driving down the road. she is 5'4 210lbs, it doesn't happen when she drives. i asked a few of my friends and two of them said it happens to their wives also in the passenger seat, one is heavy also but another isn't heavy at all. non of my male friends that sit in the passenger seat have it happen. easter on the way home she got mad and took the belt off two miles from home. that's not good. how many other cars have this problem with females in the passenger seat? *tr

Internal side wall of the right rear tire split off the rest of the tire. *tr

Inner tire and outer tire wall separation. *tr

1st time: the car became very difficult to steer and squealed when turning. 2nd time: the car made a loud thumping noise when turning. both times we had the rack and pinion steering mechanism replaced by the dealer. *tr updated 09/26/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima with goodyear eagle rsa size 24545r18. while driving 60 mph the vehicle vibrated and the right rear passenger tire side wall blew. the contact was able to pull over and changed the tire. the contact stated there were visible signs of cracks or bubbles. the manufacturer replaced the tire that blew, and wanted to charge $100.00 each to inspect the other three tires. the failure and current mileages were 16,000. the dot number was unavailable.

2006 eagle tires have cracking on the sidewalls. there is already a customer satisfaction recall for 2004 nissan maxima's. i have a 2006 with the same tires (newer) but same identical problem. goodyear dealer did not want to replace tires as they say 2006 is not part of customer satisfaction. 3 out of 4 tires were splitting on sidewalls. please take note that consumers are still having the problem with newer models. although they put new tires on my vehicle, i do not feel safe with them on. *tr

Vibration in front end since new. steering wheel vibrates at approx. 70 mph. left at dealership five times, had tires rotated and balanced. i am picking it up tonight. they said the tires were not balanced correctly. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. on march 18, 2007 the contact moved the vehicle from the garage to the street with the engine off and the vehicle in park the curtain/side airbags deployed. the vehicle was currently being inspected by the nissan dealer. the contact was aware of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileage were 16,000. *ak

Goodyear rsa eagle tire oem on a 2006 nissan maxima size 245/45/zr18. developed stress fractures on inside side walls on nov 2006 car was 6 months old with 20,000 miles ample tread life. april 2007 at 36,000 tire are completely unsafe and needing replacement with ample tire tread left. alignment (4 wheel) checks out ok dealer informed owner it was a manufacturer defect.*jb

My car was in an accident. 90% of the damage was the front end. the front end on the driver's side was damaged to the frame of the car. the air bags did not deploy. the damage to my car, a 2006 nissan maxima, was s10,500.00. i have pictures of the car. *ak

2006 nissan maxima with 19000 miles was traveling 70 mph on interstate highway when the left rear tire tread separated completely from the rest of the tire. the tire failure caused the driver to lose control and spin into concrete divider at center of interstate.

Purchased vehicle in november 2005. tires were rotated for the first time in april 2006 service. since that time i have experienced excessive vibration in the steering wheel at a constant speed of 55mph. excessive vibration in the steering wheel is experienced at speeds between 45mph to 60mph. excessive vibration stops in the steering wheel and begins in the right front passenger seat at speeds that exeed 60mph. returned vehicle to dealership on several occasions where the problem was unresolved. technician advised me that the problem may be a defective tire. made contact with nissan corporation of america (ref# 5602757)where i was advised that there were no reported complaints, recalls or defects recorded. i was advised to return to local area dealership and speak with the service manager. making contact with the service manager was unsuccessful, even after leaving message. february 2007 contacted goodyear tire per the advice of the dealership technician and replace alleged defective tire at cost to me. to this date, the problem still exist.

There is a design flaw in the nissan maxima, as told to me by a worker in the service department. there is a small slit between the display screen and the small deck under it. apparently, change often slips through there. if this is done, a modulator can be damaged. *jb

Defective 2006 nissan maxima. *kb *nm. the contact stated that on 06/19/2006 his wife was driving the vehicle to work. she came to a stop sign and when she went to pull out, the vehicle would barely move . it seemed like the transmission would not shift and she could only go 20 mph after taking off. the same problem recurred often. took the vehicle to a honda dealer, who hooked it up to computer to look at diagnostic codes. however, the computer did not show anything wrong. thus, out of the first 35 days since the purchase of the car, it was in the repaie shop 18 days. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated on reversing the vehicle out of a parking space, the front end was not clear of the curb. when drive was engaged and the accelerator was depressed, the front left bounced over the curb. as this happened, a metallic bang was heard, then the vehicle accelerated forward out of control. the steering would not respond and the vehicle drove over another curb knocked down a sign post and then on impact of a stone pillar, causing all airbags to deploy. the weather was dry and clear and the parking lot was asphalt. a police report was taken, property damage was incurred and the contact was injured and taken to the hospital. the vehicle was towed to the police impound, the contacts insurer was notified and pictures were taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.

I bought a 2006 nissan maxima 2/27/06 and it has a rattling noise somewhere underneath the car. when i notice this noise bring it to a nissan dealer where i bought the vehicle. they work on it several time and still didn't fix it. i was unhappy with this and launch a complaint with nissan consumer affair. a consumer affair specialist told me to take it another dealer which i did. now it's been a month or more going back and forth to get this noise problem corrected. i still have the car which still have this rattling noise. *nm

Vibration in sterring wheel at 55 miles per hour and 70 miles per hour. *nm

There is an extreme amount of reflection on the windshield. makes it very difficult on depth perception. *jb

Shimmy in steering wheel from the day i got the car. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to brake at 20 mph, the vehicle swerves to the left and right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer stated this was normal for a vehicle with 18 inch tires. the dealership told the consumer the reason he experienced the jerking of the vehicle was because the vehicle has 18 inch wheels and the wheels want to follow the road irregularities. updated 04/06/06

The paint or coating on the paint gets scratched without any extra ordinary usage. i believe it even happens from rain. the car is only 4 months old has scratches al over it. *jb

We purchased our 2006 nissan maxima 3 weeks ago. as of today the car has been in the shop 2 times, and is currently having problems. it will be taken back monday and hopefully will receive a new car. it all started when one day i was driving and the locks on the doors started locking and unlocking by themselves, the windows wouldn't roll down and when i got home i wasn't able to turn my key in the ignition. after about 10 minutes of trying to hold down the lock manually in order to get out of my car, i finally times it right before the lock slapped back and was able to escape. we took it in the shop where it remained for 6 days. we got it back and a few days later the hazard lights stopped working, the center console lights wouldn't light up, and one of the vents wouldn't turn. they took it back in for a day and we took it back home. it worked properly for a day until the locks started acting up again. we've had it with this car. it's been in the shop more than its been with us, and we've only owned it 3 weeks. we paid $32k for a rotten egg and we're tired of getting the run around. *jb

The car would not go when i was pressing the gas pedal after stopping at the light. it has continued to have sudden stops. when trying to drive on the interstate the car will not exceed 40 miles per hour. *tr

Sudden acceleration after the brakes were applied. vehicle 1 hit two other vehicles, minor damage to them and then vehicle 1 flipped onto the driver's side. no one was injured. nissan maxima has been serviced twice for sudden acceleration at the nissan dealership. the nissan maxima was judged to be a total loss due to the damage incurred. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle would violently jerk when attempting to accelerate. the dealer did not offer any assistance since there was no recall. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 72,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle began to hesitate when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the failure continued to occur each time the contact attempted to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 84,000. the vin was unavailable.