2014 Nissan Maxima: Slips and bangs in gear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Maxima report: slips and bangs in gear. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 115,000 miles.
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2014 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763977 (filed 09/14/2026): “The transmission would begin slipping and causing power loss after driving it for more than 20 minutes causing it to slow down rapidly especially on hills…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11620050 (filed 10/16/2024): “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 st…”
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: new transmission (1 reports) replace transmission (1 reports) replace valve body (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 $4,400 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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