A 2017 Nissan Maxima owner is frustrated after taking his car to the dealership twice for power loss issues, only to now be quoted over $1,600 for what he believes may have been the root cause all along. TikTok user @desertmountainbiker shared his story, describing a series of escalating repair bills and “shady vibes” from the service center.
In his TikTok video, he said the problems started when his Maxima went into limp mode, which is when a car intentionally limits its power to protect key components. The dealership’s diagnostic pointed to a transmission issue, and they recommended replacing the valve body at a “reduced cost.”
