2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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1999 Nissan Maxima transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments

problem #5

May 072011

Maxima

  • 138,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lurching at highway speed. Braking did not slow the car! terrifying! used emergency brake to slow enough to pull over and take next exit. Could not stop at stop sign of exit ramp. Pulled into gas station and changed auto transmission gear. Stopped with a violent lurch and thud. Turned engine off. Aaa was able to start car and load onto tow ramp. Taken to Nissan dealership. They found "no codes." Driving and inspection did not find cause. When brought it in, said it would cost $98 to check it over. After Nissan engineer from national did investigation, would not return our calls.. dealer said cause not found- !car fine to drive." Car was there a week. No charge. No explanation. When asked for trade-in value, got very low quote. Felt like a cover-up.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 012004

Maxima

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
While driving at 55 mph vehicle stalled on the highway. This problem occurred three times since last year. A dealer examined the vehicle and found that a new transmission was needed. The alternator and ignition coil were replace prior to the dealer determining that the problem was the transmission.

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 062004

Maxima 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
I have had my 1999 Maxima for 4 months, have found problems swaying or drifting suspention while driving, hesitation in automatic transmission when accelling from a rolling stop, seatbelt locking and would not release, left hand turn bumpy front end suspention shake...all of these problems are very scarry and dangerous..emmediate action should be taken (by manufacturer) to fix these safety issues at no cost to loyal consumers.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #2

Aug 012000

Maxima

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 192001

(reported on)

Maxima

  • miles
The recalls & technical service bulletins web site lists tsb # ntb9811A for a "throttle shock" "hesitation" in the automatic transmission. Both Nissan motor co and the local dealer have no record of the problem. Help me confirm the tsb number and determine why Nissan motor co does not have any reference to the problem. Thanks, jl.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

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