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May 13, 2007 | 03:08 PM

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Hello all, I have 58,000 miles on the maxima and just took it in for the 60,000 mile service about a week ago. Yesterday the transmission has started slipping from 1st to 2nd. When I take off such that the RPMs are about 3000-4000 RPMs, the max will act like its going to shift then all of a sudden will abruptly snap into 2nd. Once in 2nd, it shifts really soon into 3rd, not staying in 2nd for more than about 10-15 seconds. Anyone have any idea? Or should I just take it into the dealer and hope they do something before the powertrain is up in 1500 miles? Thanks!

Check the fluid level (when hot). This can occur with LOW or HIGH fluid level, must be in the middle of the dipstick.

May 13, 2007 | 03:10 PM

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another two words....none closeby...that may by hyphonated??

LOL one word...dictionary. CLOSEBY is not a word.

May 13, 2007 | 04:48 PM

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Bufflomike

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Originally Posted by boxtwo

Here is the brief rundown...

Vehicle in-service date is January 2002, it was new.

October 2006 with 43,xxx miles, taken to dealership, slipping from 2nd to 3rd.
Outcome: Flush transmission ($175)
Result: Nothing changed

February of 2007 with 45,xxx, back to dealer, same issue
Outcome: Replaced transmission solenoid/sensor (under warranty)
Result: Nothing changed

April of 2007 with 48,xxx, back to dealer, same issue
Outcome: Told me I needed a new transmission and they would not cover the repair. Nissan Customer Service would not honor the repair request either, telling me it was out of warranty.

5 years was up in January of 2007, the issue started in October. Sound a little like BS to anyone else?

Result: MD Better Business Bureau and Marlyland States Attorney Generals Office reports filed and my attorney has taken over from my end.

This will be my last Nissan...and that is painful because I think they are great cars!

Anyone else ever have a trans issue like this before?

I thought it was 60k powertrain and warranty should cover this since the start date was before the warranty period expired. My .02

May 13, 2007 | 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bufflomike

I thought it was 60k powertrain and warranty should cover this since the start date was before the warranty period expired. My .02

You are 100% correct. The warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles. The issue started well within both ranges.

May 16, 2007 | 07:11 AM

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The dealership just responded to my Better Biz Complaint.

1. They state that the trans fluid at 42,000 was dirty and low. I check fluids weekly, so the low bit is BS.

2. Fluid was changed around 30K, so would another 12K cause total trans failure?

3. They said that they are not covering the issue under warranty because of my "failure to provide maintenance to the vehicle." By maintenance they mean changing the trans fluid, which is BS since again, it was done around 30K, as recommended. Does it state anywhere in a vehicle warranty that the owner must provide regularly scheduled maintenance?

The saga continues...

May 20, 2007 | 05:51 PM

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I might be in the same boat.

Tranny has hesitated 2x in the last 2 weeks, but only from a stop, after waiting for a left arrow(both times).

Jun 7, 2007 | 07:32 AM

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I have read through this thread and found a handfull of people with the 2k2 auto trans issue. I am trying to collect some information on this and if any are willing to help, I would greatly appreciate it.

I believe there is an issue with this transmission and I am pursuing the legal route to deal with my own 2k2 trans problem. Class action is a possibility. If anyone wants to send me info about the problem, when it started, what the dealership did, did it work, and did anything resolve the problem. I will keep everyone informed of what progress I make. A preemptive "thanks" for your help!

boxtwo@earthlink.net

-dave

Jun 7, 2007 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by boxtwo

You will need a lot of people to make that work. Mine failed after the warranty was over. Plus, my car was modified. I have never taken my car to a dealership, besides once for the timing advance modification.

Nissan is a major corporation. They probably have ways to prevent this from getting to court. Average class action lawyers will probably not fair well against Nissan's lawyers, if it does get that far. This is my opinion. If you decide to pursue this route, good luck to you.

Jun 14, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Here's the scoop. Several agencies are now investigating the actions of Frederick Nissan and Nissan North America. As it turns out, the law under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is quite simple. If the issue was raised to the dealer prior to the expiration of the warranty, the warrantor is obligated to repair the vehicle. It needs to be appropriately maintained, with records, and a record of issue prior to the warranty expiration. In other words, those that have had vehicle issues, if they are raised prior to the warranty expiring, and there are appropriate maintenace records, the issue should be covered. I am awating a response from Nissan now and will keep you all informed.