2019 Nissan Maxima: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Maxima report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 2,200 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2019 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671273 (filed 07/04/2025): “I purchased my 2019 nissan maxima [xxx] from hyundai of pineville i'm charlotte nc. over the past months including after purchase which i made hyundai aware. the vehicle has an ongoing noise coming from i side the front hood of the vehicle. it sounds as of a p…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11632801 (filed 12/27/2024): “Unknown i was trying to trying to purchase vehicle and was approved 1 sales man told me there was transmission problem they didn't want to disclose and i kept asking them as i test drive it and heard it it's seems to be something wrong with it but everyone sai…”
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: none clearly reported. 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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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