2013 Nissan Maxima: Transmission shuddering
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Maxima report: transmission shuddering. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 71,000 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2013 Maxima in this area. 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 h…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace cvt (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,200 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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