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P0746 on NISSAN MAXIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2009, 2011, 2014

What P0746 Means on Your NISSAN MAXIMA

Real NISSAN MAXIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The battery ran out, i sent it to a mechanic, a fault arrives and now the transmission fails, it does not accelerate when it does so, it gives me a code p0746 i do not know what to do see how they can help me thanks"

— 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 02/20/2020

"Car hesitates shifting from 1st to 2nd. at times, there is a loud "clunking" sound when the gas is pressed hard. then even when the gas is pressed all the way down, car would slowly shift. it takes about 10 to 20 seconds before it would shift normally."

— 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA owner • POWER TRAIN,SEATS • Filed 09/21/2015

"Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan maxima. while driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle decelerated. while at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated."

— 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/20/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0746 on NISSAN MAXIMA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2011
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0746 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026