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Problems with 2005 Nissan Maxima ENGINE

On average, the 2005 Nissan Maxima starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 96 489 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2005 Nissan Maxima

Vehicle was in motion and all of a sudden gears started to shift on its own , so stopped on the side of the highway and turned off my engine then i turned it back on after about 15 minutes and it was driving well until after about 10 minutes of driving the gears wouldn't go past 2nd gear

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving 40 mph up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate. in addition, the engine revved, the vehicle switched gears, and the vehicle began moving in reverse. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot where it stalled and failed to restart. the vehicle was not towed, diagnosed, or repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving 80 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact called the dealer, but the vehicle could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall; therefore, nothing could be done. case number: 26278170 was provided. the failure mileage was 132,376.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. the contact heard a noise progressing from the vehicle. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. the manufacturer issued technical service bulletins, but there was no service campaign or manufacturer recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000...updated 08/31/17 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

At 101,000 miles transmission cut out. gears not changing. jerking movement when accelerating. in motion or stationary

Timing chain noise/timing chain needs to be replaced. this noise started when the vehicle had approximately 100,000 miles on it.

Tamara inflators seat belts didn't lock or light did not come on. smashed body all the way to back seat bottom to ground. engine was idling very high felt/sound as if we were going 60 but only was going 40. no air bags came on. brakes grinding. back window blew out and tires flat in back.. windows slow on drivers side. when the sheriff tahoe hit us at 80mph on u.s. 40 greenfield in was in the shop at j&m truck an trailer on the west side of indianapolis having the oil leaked fixed and tires all fixed and rotors and lights by [xxx] a couple months prior. i had my little girl in the back seat as well where sheriff hit and ran. i uploaded a before and after picture. vin#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I've noticed way too many complaints about 2005 nissan maxima having transmission. issues around 125k miles. whenever i shift to reverse, drive , first,second, or third there is a delay and loud thud. i've seen way too many people having the same issue and the fact that there hasn't been a recall is a shame. someone needs to do something. anyone?

Transmission failure after faultier why they don't take responsibility is no only one ca every single owner of nissan maxima is having this issue from 2002 to 2006 nissan maximas

Prior to incident car was shifting really hard and slipping gears. once when driving, car suddenly went into a safety mode not letting it shift out of 5th gear. going down hill caused the engine to stall because of being in 5th gear and car engine turned off, as well as power steering and braking. had it been on a busy road a crash would have occurred.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving 30 mph, the engine and slip warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. once the vehicle finally restarted, there was a delay in acceleration and the slip light illuminated again. the failure occurred more than twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,300.

Having trouble/delayed shifting. it went away for a week but it came back again. when i'm pressing on the gas it sounds like it's revving the engine but the car is not moving as it should. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the motor mounts, crank position sensor, and the timing chain needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that the vehicle may still need a new transmission, but these repairs should be done first. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Transmission takes about 1-2 seconds to move and then jerks forward. this usually happens when warmed up. sometimes when car is moving it jerks while shifting gears. *tr