Nissan Maxima problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common Nissan Maxima problems
Based on the complaints from owners of Nissan Maxima cars, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Malfunction and Failure:
- Owners have reported jerking when shifting, rough gear transitions, vehicle stalling, and slow acceleration, ultimately leading to total transmission failure. This problem is common in 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima models, typically occurring between 90,000 to over 100,000 miles. Some cases have been severe enough to render the cars undrivable, posing safety risks.
- Ignition Coil Failure:
- Failed ignition coils can trigger the check engine light, affecting the engine's performance. This issue is reported in late-model Nissan Maximas and can be a source of concern for owners. While not catastrophic, it can lead to performance issues and the need for timely repairs.
- Power Steering Failure:
- The power steering pressure hose can fail, resulting in power steering fluid leaks. This problem requires the replacement of the power steering pressure hose to resolve the issue.
- Front Seat Wear:
- Front seats in Nissan Maxima cars are known to wear down quickly at the sides, although the exact cause of this problem is unknown. Owners can choose to live with the issue or opt to have the seats re-covered or replaced to address the wear and tear.
- Idling Problems:
- Irregular idling, where the engine does not maintain constant revs, is often linked to a blocked Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Cleaning the MAF sensor can help resolve this issue and restore proper engine performance.
These common problems reported by Nissan Maxima owners highlight key areas of concern that may impact the performance, safety, and comfort of the vehicle. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the Nissan Maxima.
Is the Nissan Maxima a reliable car?
RepairPal gave the Nissan Maxima a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it 9th out of 32 car brands in the same category. The Nissan Maxima suffers from a few common problems, including a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning hose, transmission malfunction and failure, and a faulty front-seat wire harness.
Is 200,000 miles on a Nissan Maxima bad?
In terms of mileage and overall lifespan, you can expect somewhere between 200,000 and 300,000 miles of use from your Nissan Maxima assuming that it is well-maintained and kept in above-average condition.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Maxima?
Nissan Maxima Reliability Problems. Maxima owners have made 1,351 complaints over 31 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 22nd in overall reliability out of 26 Nissan models , with real transmission and engine concerns.
Why did Nissan discontinue the Maxima?
With many modern drivers preferring SUVs and crossovers to sedans, as well as the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, the automaker decided to scale back sedan production to other models, thereby discontinuing the Maxima.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Maxima years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Maxima cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Maxima model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Maxima model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Maxima years
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Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Maxima , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Maxima model years
A total of 351 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Maxima model years
There were a total of 341 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Maxima model years
There were a total of 355 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Maxima model years
There were a total of 16 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 7090 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Maxima . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Maxima vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Nissan Maxima 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-09
- Date Complaint: 2024-10-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3EC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40 miles per hour on level ground, I felt the gas pedal to be unresponsive. Then it quickly reengaged. I mentioned this to my husband and he suggested that there may have been an air bubble in the fuel line. I don't know if the two events are related. Also, possibly related, I stopped using cruise control, because the car would surge and lapse during use. My insurance company is pursuing spontaneous acceleration. I visited my primary care physician the afternoon of the accident and was diagnosed with whiplash.
Nissan Maxima 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-12
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact started losing control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-07
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP6GC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: No matter what speed you’re going it puts itself in false neutral. Abs , traction control comes on battery light flashes. No power steering and will not accelerate. Have almost been ran into and ran over. There is no warning when this happens and not yet find a service department or garage that can fix the problem. Very dangerous especially for a new driver, I bought this car for my daughter. This has happened more than once and now we do not drive the car due to it not being safe. New battery and alternator checks good. Has been scanned for codes several times.
Nissan Maxima 2020
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-31
- VIN: 1N4AA6EV9LC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Forward collision warning turns on about 20 seconds after the car starts. There was no accident or obstructions to the sensors, this apperas to just be equipment failure on a car with only 30k miles on it.
Nissan Maxima 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-26
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP5HC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning light stays on at the dashboard. Passenger air bag light indicates airbag is off when someone is actually in the seat. This is incorrect.
Nissan Maxima 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP9CC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Since 2018 to present day. I been having difficulties with the visibility from my front windshield at sunny days. The dashboard has this sticky substance that make the dashboard really shinny, and reflect the sun light on the windshield, blocking the view and make it hard to see the road and vehicles. I had to use sunglasses to block this issue, but in some cases this will not improved and can make it worst. I had couple of near miss, and I have to stop driving my car at times to avoid this issue.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-12
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP1GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: This is third time this has happened. I already filled out one, but they have already replaced my altenator. My car worked fine for about a month, and then it did the same thing where I can't excelarate and the car limps at 1 MPH till it eventually shuts off and will not start up. If you jump the car it will work again, but not for long until it does the same thing. On the Nissan Forums alot of people are talking about this same issue, but nothing is being done and the only fix is to find an OEM altenator, but Nissan doesn't make one anymore. This is really starting to become a huge problem.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 1N4AA6APXGC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Alpine Nissan of Denver (2400 W 104th Ave, Denver, CO 80234) where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator had stopped routing electricity after overheating. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the transmission needed to be replaced and related to failure to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB17-039P (Transmission Judder); which was related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800.
Nissan Maxima 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-15
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning came on. I took to dealership for diagnostic. There was malfunction with the passenger airbag. Seat coushin needed to be replaced so the “normal” wear and tear airbag would no longer be an issue. Nissan stated this is not a safety concern and all expenses were out of pocket.
Nissan Maxima 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-27
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-29
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5BC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission is slipping it’s a cvt and they’re known for being the worst transmissions. I was entering the highway on a on ramp and I could no longer accelerate past 55 I was near flooring it and you can hear the engine working but the rpm’s are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k over and over. The problem has not been diagnosed professionally. The vehicle has not been inspected professionally.There were no lights on the dash when this began happening and nothing occurred that led up to that situation it was just a normal drive for me and now this happens every other day.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-14
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-27
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9GC
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2016 nissan, noticed while stuck in traffic on highway on rainy day the vehicle seemed to want to loose power and battery light was coming on. I was able to exit highway an make it home. Later that night while at laundry mat headed to get food the car wouldn't accelerate eventually died an wouldn't start. Next day go to get it towed yet started no problem acceleration was fine alternator voltage was normal range. Few weeks later battery was dead which I have replaced. Alternator voltage still reads normal. I get about 20 minutes driving and battery light pops on eventually soon power steering and traction control goes out then car will die. If leave it few hrs 2-4hr an come back is fine. But can't drive 20min before it is a problem again. Has caused serious finacial strain and still paying for vehicle close to loosing employment it dies everyday then I have to pay for ride home and to go back to get it later. Have gotting stuck in intersection car just stops working. People have almost crashed into me because i cant get it off the road. Electrical or software computer problem somewhere.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-24
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP3GC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: [XXX] this is the exact problem, I couldn't explain it any better. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Maxima 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-30
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-21
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA6EV3NC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at 40 MPH and attempting to stop at a stop sign, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision, side-swiping the vehicle ahead and colliding with 3 light poles before coasting to a complete stop on the shoulder of the roadway. The air bags did not deploy during the impact, resulting in the driver sustaining minor injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact's granddaughter sustained nondescript injuries to her head and knees but did not seek medical treatment. The contact also stated that, though she was made aware that the driver of the other vehicle had reported injuries, the injuries and treatment were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-17
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-17
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP1GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Alternator loses power and car doesn’t accelerate. Vehicle shuts down and will not start after. When running diagnostics after everything shows fine and after a jump car works again and reads fine. Happens again after driving for 40+ mins
Nissan Maxima 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-18
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-16
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP6EC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The dim lights on the vehicle are very dim, the fog lights are brighter than the dim lights. I’ve replaced the bulbs and headlights and neither fixed the issue. You can barely see in front of the car with the dim lights. It’s very unsafe to drive at night.
Latest 5 recalls Nissan Maxima
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 108 recalls for different components of the Nissan Maxima.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2001
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2002
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2003
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2020
- Report Received Date: 2020-09-22
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
- Consequence: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2002
- Report Received Date: 2020-01-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Latest negative Nissan Maxima car reviews
Latest positive Nissan Maxima car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1993
You're absolutely right, that car is amazing!
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Vehicle year: 1995
I purchased this baby last month for $2,000 and have spent about $1,500 on repairs. Although I had to replace the radiator, drive belts, valve cover gaskets, one fuel injector, two ignition coils, and all six spark plugs, the car drives and handles like a charm. The body is solid and the paint still shines. It has power and acceleration that throws you back in your seat. I would recommend avoiding the dealership for repairs because it can be extremely expensive. Unfortunately, the volume control on the radio doesn't work, so it gradually gets louder, and there's a cassette tape stuck inside. However, it's a 5-speed and the original clutch was replaced two years ago. The car has 158,000 miles on it and is good for at least 150,000 more.
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Vehicle year: 1992
Since 1992, I have never had any problems with my car, except for the daytime running lights which are only available in Canada. But aside from that, everything is fantastic. Even after 10 years, the car still looks awesome with just two coats of wax per year!
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Vehicle year: 1993
You've made a great choice with the 3rd generation Nissan Maxima! It's a fantastic sedan that offers a combination of function, form, performance, fuel efficiency, and value. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying driving it even more than your '03 Maxima, and it's great on gas too! It's also very reliable and easy to work on. While the VE30DE engine was prone to VTC failure, it was more of a noise problem than anything else, and once repaired, it never gave you any other problems. With 216K miles, it's time to let her go and move on to a Mini Van. It's a shame that Nissan isn't still making this model, as I'm sure you would trade your 5th gen Maxima for it in a heartbeat!
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Vehicle year: 2002
Excellent car! I'm thrilled with my 6-speed, it's like a rocket. I've already driven 50,000 miles without any trouble.
Are you having problems with your Nissan Maxima?
Greyson Lubowitz 2025-09-28
Vehicle year: 2008
In the first 12k miles, I've had a few service trips for minor issues, such as a faulty gas cap, interior upholstery near the moon roof that needed re-gluing, and cheap material around the steering column that was splitting along the seam. Although it was suggested that these issues may have been caused by use, the service team was able to quickly and efficiently resolve them. While the car may not be the best in snowy conditions and has a jarring ride, it still offers a smooth driving experience. It's important to note that the car may be prone to scratches, chips, and rust, but with proper care, these can be easily prevented. Overall, I've had a positive experience with the car and have only encountered minor issues.
Modesto Jacobs 2025-09-28
Vehicle year: 1993
I've owned my car for over 6 years and while it has had its fair share of problems, it has been relatively reliable. Some of the issues I've encountered include problems with the brakes (rear wheel cylinder replaced twice!), manifold (replaced twice!), transmission (rebuilt at 177k), constant shimmy at 65 (even after new tires, wheels and struts), window regulator, and stereo display that doesn't display and keeps shutting off/on at will. The car has left me stranded twice (once was my fault - I needed a tune up at 108k), but overall it has been a good car. The total cost of the car per mile, including gas, maintenance, and insurance, is only $.25. Not too shabby!
Jadon Tromp 2025-09-23
Vehicle year: 2005
This car has been a mixed bag for me. On one hand, it handles great and gets an impressive 30 mpg at 70mph. It's also a beautiful car to look at and wasn't too expensive. However, I've had some issues with reliability. Unfortunately, I've had to spend over $8000 on repairs, including a transmission rebuild shortly after purchasing the car at 100k miles, broken cv joints due to the transmission stress, a complete suspension rebuild, and now it needs timing chain guides. Additionally, the memory seats have never worked. It's been frustrating, but I'm looking forward to exploring other options, perhaps an American car. This will be my first and last Japanese car, but I'm grateful for the good times we've had together.
Ewell Marks 2025-09-18
Vehicle year: 2005
Hi there! I recently purchased a 2005 Nissan Maxima and unfortunately, I've been experiencing some transmission issues. The gears have been sticking and slipping, so I took it to the dealership. They informed me that I need a new transmission, but unfortunately, my warranty had expired just 890 miles before I brought it in (my warranty on the transmission was until the car reached 60,000 miles). The dealership quoted me $5300 to replace it. After doing some research online, I found out that this is a common issue for this model year. Have you experienced anything similar?
Theodore Fritsch 2025-09-17
Vehicle year: 2022
I bought my 2022 Nissan Maxima SR in November 2022. Unfortunately, in mid-December 2022, the rear panoramic sunroof lining started to fall on both sides, obstructing my view. Despite the fact that no one sits in my back seat and the sunroof was only used a handful of times, the dealership claimed that this wasn't covered under warranty and that I must have caused the damage myself. They suggested that I may have put a heavy box in the back seat or that someone's head may have hit the frame, causing the dent. They also informed me that the frame of the sunroof would cost over $3,000 to fix. It's now May 2023, and I'm still trying to have this issue resolved. Prior to this happening, I noticed an airflow noise in the rear passenger window and/or sunroof area. By February, the plastic Nissan trim on the front of the steering wheel started to rattle once I got up to 30 miles per hour or more. I have to press the plastic area down with my finger on the front of the steering wheel for the noise to stop. The second I release my finger, it starts to rattle again. So now I'm dealing with a sunroof that has the rear part of the lining rolled up and taped down (this is how the dealership returned the car to me after a week of having it), so the sun is constantly shining in the back seat, along with rattling and a constant airflow noise. I paid over $41,000 for a brand new car with only 16 miles on it, and all of these issues occurred before I even put 2,000 miles on my car. Despite my attempts to contact Nissan consumer affairs and the Nissan dealership, they have done nothing to fix the issues and continue to avoid my calls. They told me that it's not covered under warranty. This is my fifth Nissan, but unfortunately, it will be my last. While there are currently no complaints regarding the sunroof, there are complaints about the airflow noise coming from the back windows. I'm sure that complaints about the rattling and sunroof will start to show up soon for the 2022 Nissan Maxima.All you have to do is fix the errors and defects on the products you sell to consumers, and there wouldn't be any complaints. It's unfortunate how money and greed can sometimes take priority over taking ownership and responsibility for mistakes.