1995 Nissan Maxima Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Nissan Maxima, 8% of the 152 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I want to know why Nissan has not recalled the 1995 Maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 Maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 Maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087036, filed 2004-08“Transmission will not shift out of park. Brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise. Starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10065988, filed 2004-04“Dismayed at number of problems, ranging from a leaking trunk to problems with the o2 sensors. Now the tachometere and odometer have failed. These are all expensive repairs. The maxmia is supposed to be Nissan's flagship car.”
NHTSA complaint #728737, filed 2000-08“Driver's seat lift motor fails intermittently and seat drops to lowest position. Automatic transmission shifts harshly from 1st into 2nd. Also, automatic transmission does not downshift from 3rd gear unless accelerator is floored . -ks”
NHTSA complaint #712012, filed 1999-09“Rear axle snapped , causing a loss of vehicle control.manufacturer claimed that vehicle was in an accident. But consumer stated that it was never in an accident, it was bought new and maintained properly.”
NHTSA complaint #838555, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 14% |
| 2019 | 3 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 10% |
| 2016 | 33 | 23% |
| 2014 | 22 | 23% |
| 2013 | 24 | 39% |
| 2012 | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 | 22 | 21% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 16 | 12% |
| 2006 | 393 | 68% |
| 2005 | 777 | 82% |
| 2004 | 934 | 66% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 13% |
| 1995 | 12 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Maxima
25 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology