2013 Nissan Maxima: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Maxima that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11501392 (filed 01/12/2023): “The transmission is failing in my car it doesn't want to go. stalling out shuttering,jerking.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11486654 (filed 09/27/2022): “A recall and class action lawsuit was issued for the 2013 altima but not the 2013 maxima. they have the same cvt transmission, my cvt transmission on my maxima just went out. both the maxima and the altima should have been included in these recalls if they have the exact same cvt transmission…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11415064 (filed 05/03/2021): “I was traveling from houston, tx to dallas, tx midday on may 1, 2021. i was approximately 40 miles outside of dallas on i-45 traveling 75 mph when i suddenly felt a sputter and then the speed instantly decreased from 75 mph to 20 mph on a busy major interstate. i was almost hit twice as i tried to e…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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