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Manual transmission problems of the 2004 nissan maxima. Nissan maxima questions transmission problems after engine. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. I have a 2004 nissan maxima with the serious transmission problems, drivers. Making its sales debut in 1981 for the 1982 model year as the datsun maxima, it replaced the earlier datsun 810. The nissan maxima is a fullsize car manufactured by nissan and sold primarily in north america, the middle east, and china. Ten problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2004 nissan maxima. How you can go about fixing shift problems with your nissan 5 speed transmission.
The valve body causes premature transmission failure within these cars. Nissan maxima transmission failure problems part 1. Nissan maxima power train manual transmission problems. I have a 2004 nissan maxima that i think has transmission problems. If your nissan maxima is experiencing transmission problems, there are only a few repairs you can perform yourself, such as checking and changing the transmission fluid and replacing the transmission filter. Also available were a navigation system, heated front seats, and an elite. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2004 nissan.
The kit was about a half day job and has been working great for me now for about 2 weeks and a 350 mile trip. Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe operation of the navigation system. The check engine light goes on and then answered by a verified nissan mechanic. I have a 2004 nissan maxima with the serious transmission problems, driver s side window motor and one motor used to control the driver side power. The only problem i have now is a known issue with the radio where the front left speaker. A slightly altered formula in the next generation maxima included an even lighter 3,000 poundish body motivated by a more powerful engine and a fittingly robust fivespeed manual transmission. However, the 2003 maxima with a manual transmission gets much better. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for nissan maxima when you shop the largest online selection at. Nissan manuals and guides provide you with important details regarding the use and care of your vehicle, such as its maintenance schedule, oil type and recommended tire pressure.
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This is my third maxima and i have had almost no problems with any of them yet. The worst complaints are jerks when shifting, transmission failure, and transmission slips. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your nissandatsun maxima can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Get access to our 2004 nissan maxima repair information right now, online. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would give a hard jerkjump also when decreasing speed. I really did not want to work on this vehicle as the customer informed me that the engine and transmission had both been replaced with continue reading 2004 nissan maxima, transmission will not. Content of maximas optional equipment packages are also driverownerspecific. Has the 2005 nissan maxima transmission been recalled.
While we wouldnt prevent anyone from using this information, wed hope you would appreciate our efforts enough to frequent the forums here, rather than using them as a reference on other websites. Nissan maxima transmission shifting problems it still runs. My 2004 nissan maxima is jerking when it changes gears. May 30, 2012 04 nissan maxima transmission problem pt. At 73,000 miles, a grinding noise began when shifting into second gear. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for nissan maxima when you shop the largest online selection at. Instructions on how to check nissan transmission fluid level can be found in your owners manual. Nissan maxima standard transmission with 6speed aichi mfa60 transmission 2004, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Complete auto transmissions for nissan maxima for sale ebay. Find your 2004 nissan maxima repair manual right now at chilton. This users manual is for the navigation system only. Manual transmission problem of the 2004 nissan maxima failure date. Jan 22, 2015 nissan maxima power train manual transmission problems.
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See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The name maxima dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the 810 maxima. Sometimes it accelerates very slow as the rpms keep moving up. Ive been trying to find out more information about the transmission for the nissan maxima. It feels like im being kicked in the back or rear end. I took the car in because the timing chain system was bad. This manual contains operating instructions for the nissan navigation system offered in your nissan vehicle c please read your vehicles owners manual first. The official re5f22a transmission fix 5spd autos only. The nissan maxima is an entry level luxury car from japanese automaker nissan since 1981. Search over,100 listings to find the best local deals.
I loved the double sun roof and the previous owner had tricked it out so it was all. I just want to know if its been recalled so i can get mine fixed for free. Repairing or updating your 2004 nissan with oem parts ensures that same excitement for the full life of your nissan. Automotive wiring in a 2004 nissan maxima vehicles are becoming increasing more difficult to identify due to the installation of. The 2004 nissan maxima has 36 problems reported for transmission failure. This 2004 nissan maxima came in with the complaint that the transmission would not shift properly. Once engaged, the manual shift mode will display on the position indicator, and the transmission will automatically choose a range closest.
Our 04 maxima did the same thing, all codes were transmission related had rebuilt transmission put in, the problem only got worse with different transmission issues, then put new valve body in which brought new issues no power car still jerking into gear so the shop put in nissan valve body had all sensors replaced but still not working now shifting hard into reverse and still losing power so after a month this shop still has our car and now saying oil valves to transmission not enough pressure. The customer stated it felt like the transmission was starting in a high gear. Within 60 days of purchasing the car, i had to take it back to the dealership due to a malfunction with the brakes. This webpage contains nissan maxima 2004 owners manual pdf used by nissan garages, auto repair shops, nissan dealerships and home mechanics. How to remove radio cd changer navigation from 2005 nissan maxima for repair duration. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Nissan xterra manual transmission problems car forums at. The leading community for nissan maxima owners and enthusiasts.
The name maxima dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the 810 maxima in north america. Also, shortly thereafter, the transmission began to seize where you could not shift at all. Whether your an expert nissan maxima mobile electronics installer, nissan maxima fanatic, or a novice nissan maxima enthusiast with a 2004 nissan maxima, a car stereo wiring diagram can save yourself a lot of time. That changed in 1989, when nissan positioned the maxima as a performance sedan. This article was written by the it still works team, copy edited and fact checked through a multipoint auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information. Mar 29, 2012 my 2004 nissan maxima is jerking when it changes gears. I have had problems with my 2004 nissan maxima since purchasing it brand new. The transmission has been acting up for a couple of months its a 5 speed auto. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 nissan maxima based on. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for nissan maxima when. I recently purchased a 2004 nissan maxima sl elite package and the car is beautiful. Thats from the nissan auto transmission service manual. The official re5f22a transmission fix 5spd autos only originally posted by satxbox seems to be valve body problems, i had the exact seem issues too, i overhauled my tranny and went with a remanufactured valve body upgraded with sonnax parts that also comes with the over sized boost valve. Nissan maxima questions transmission problems after. Recently my transmission started to stuck in 5th gear and will only reset after i turn off the enginee. The maxima is nissans flagship sedan, but it wasnt always a household name. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for nissan maxima. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. All of chiltons online content for the 2004 nissan maxima is updated monthly, so youll have the most recent information on hand for any doityourself project. How to remove radio cd changer navigation from 2005 nissan maxima for repair. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
May 26, 20 ive been trying to find out more information about the transmission for the nissan maxima. I have a 2004 nissan maxima with the serious transmission problems, driver s side window motor and one motor used to control the driver side power seat is out. Its my mothers car, they bought it new and she doesnt drive much. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Most other automatic transmission problems require specialized tools and the knowledge of a professional mechanic.
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