On 3 occasions, when trying to stop the car from a slow speed, the throttle failed to disconnect. I was able to slow the car down from 25 mph to 3mph, but I could not get it to stop until I put it into neutral. When I did that, the engine raced just like it would if you were on the gas and shifted to neutral. I have had the car for 13 months and this did not happen until2 months ago, and has now happened 3 times. Of course, Nissan can't replicate and says there is nothing wrong. Only happened at slow speed and within 5 minutes of starting the car after sitting for several hours.. weather was above 70 all 3 times.

- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

Purchased a new 2010 Nissan Maxima. This past weekend, 4-3-11 while traveling engine developed a loud sound like metal to metal grinding or loud muffler. Car taken to the dealership to have checked, has been there for 4 days and yesterday we were informed that the transmission needed replaced. Extremely low mileage on this model & no excuse for this transmission to be bad already! it appears there have been other reports of transmissions going bad in the Nissan Maxima, can this be investigated??

- Shirleysburg, PA, USA

While doing normal driving, on two occasions, one coming down a slight hill and planning to stop at a corner, and once when pulling into my carport, with foot lightly on the brake, I noticed the engine racing at 2000 RPM or so, trying to accelerate. Was able to hold car with footbrake, and, after stopping, problem did not seem to repeat immediately.

- Potomac, MD, USA