Nissan Maxima Car is not shifting into park Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(1,154)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(1,154)

Car is not shifting into park Inspection Service

How much does a Car is not shifting into park Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan Maxima Car is not shifting into park Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2004 Nissan MaximaV6-3.5LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2006 Nissan MaximaV6-3.5LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1995 Nissan MaximaV6-3.0LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2017 Nissan MaximaV6-3.5LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2019 Nissan MaximaV6-3.5LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2008 Nissan MaximaV6-3.5LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1994 Nissan MaximaV6-3.0LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1993 Nissan MaximaV6-3.0LService typeCar is not shifting into park InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Nissan Maxima Car is not shifting into park Inspection prices

A car that will not go into park can be both inconvenient and dangerous. In most cases a problem getting a vehicle into park can be traced back to an issue with the shifter cable, ignition or the shifter mechanism. This is usually a fairly easy repair but if it is not addressed it can lead to a more expensive repair.

How this system works:

Many vehicles use a cable to link the shifter handle to the transmission. Most automatic transmissions have one cable while a manual transmission will have two.

Automatic transmissions have only a single shift lever. This lever is linked to the manual valve of the transmission.

A manual transmission has two shift levers, one for the vertical movement of the shifter assembly on the transmission and one for the horizontal movement. One cable pushes or pulls the horizontal level, while the other moves the vertical lever.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Transmission Shift Cable Broke: If the cable connecting the shifter handle to the transmission is broken the car will not going into park, in fact the shifter will not work at all. Transmission cables usually break due to stretching, which happens over time or can result due to speed shifting or jamming the car into gear.

  • Stretched Transmission Cable: Prior to breaking, a transmission cable will stretch. When this happens the car may be hard to put in park. It can even make it hard to turn the ignition off and remove the key because the vehicle is not in park. A stretched cable will often result in a misaligned shifter, as an example, when shifter indicates it is in reverse, it could actually be in drive.

  • Faulty Shifter Mechanism: A large amount of play in the shifter could indicate that the shifter is malfunctioning or broken. A failing shifter can be difficult to put into park, or any other gear. In many cars it is possible to remove the boot covering the shifter to examine the shifting mechanism. If any parts appear to be loose or broken, the vehicle should be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

  • Blocked Shifter Mechanism: Many shifters slide on a channel and items such as coins, and food can fall into it. This can cause the vehicle to not shift into park, or other gears, depending on where the blockage falls. This is an easy fix. Carefully examine the shifter channel looking for blockages and remove anything that is causing a problem.

  • Worn Ignition Key Tumbler: While this problem is usually associated with not being able to shift a car out of park, it can also make putting it into park difficult. Ignition key tumblers simply wear out over time and will have to be replaced. Other symptoms of a failing key tumbler is a hard to turn ignition and difficulty putting the car in gear.

  • Failing Transmission Solenoids: Transmission Solenoids help control the flow of transmission fluid in the transmission. Trouble shifting the car is a common indicator of failing solenoids.

  • Failing Transmission: Transmissions are complicated and contain a lot of moving parts. As a car ages, parts inside the transmission can wear out or be damaged resulting in a hard shifting, as well as clunking or grinding noises. Transmission repairs can quickly turn expensive so having the vehicle inspected and diagnosed as quickly as possible is key.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the Car not shifting into park issue, ​and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

A mechanic will inspect the shifter cable, the shifter mechanism and ignition along with other important components which may include the transmission if deemed necessary. It may be required for the mechanic to test drive the vehicle to pinpoint the source of the problem and provide an accurate diagnosis.

How important is this service?

A car that will not go into park is not really functional as a mode of transportation. In many cases the vehicle will be difficult to start and turn off and can also roll away when stopped. This type of problem should be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,154)

Rating Summary
1,069
43
12
6
24
1,069
43
12
6
24

Matthew

33 years of experience
1210 reviews
Matthew
33 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.0L - Transmission Fluid Service - Norfolk, Virginia
Matthew took his time in explaining not just what he was going to do, but HOW the transmission is supposed to work and HOW his intervention would fix the issue. The experience is SO MUCH BETTER than the "red team, blue team, green team" that occurs when you walk into a typical repair shop. Will continue to use Mr. Lerman and YourMechanic as long as he is the kind of technician that your hire! I am usually reluctant to recommend service providers out of fear that my friends and neighbors will hold me responsible for any negative outcomes. However I feel totally comfortable and I have already recommended Matthew/YourMechanic to others!

Jason

17 years of experience
429 reviews
Jason
17 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.5L - AC Compressor - Citrus Heights, California
Jason was very through and informative. Great experience at High level

Jose

12 years of experience
49 reviews
Jose
12 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.5L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Redlands, California
Professional, honest, knowledgeable, and very nice and helpful!

Refugio

17 years of experience
51 reviews
Refugio
17 years of experience
Nissan Maxima V6-3.5L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - San Antonio, Texas
Refugio was courteous and patient. He took time to let me know what was going on and was punctual for our meeting.

Excellent Rating

(1,154)

Rating Summary
1,069
43
12
6
24
1,069
43
12
6
24
Number of Nissan Maxima services completed
12694+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Chrome and Plate Your Car
One One way to ensure your car stands out from the crowd is to have it chromed and plated. This can apply to just a few portions of the car, such as the grill, mirrors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-car-mirrors), or wheels (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-good-quality-rims). For...
How to Deal With Glare While Driving at Night
Driving Driving at night (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-drive-your-vehicle-safely-at-night-by-cheryl-knight) is hard enough without having to deal with glare. Glare is usually caused by dirty windows or mirrors, bad vision, and the improper use of lights by other drivers. Luckily, you can take some steps...
The Guide To Colored Curb Zones in Iowa
Iowa Iowa parking laws: understanding the basics In Iowa, there are a number of parking laws regarding different types of parking and standing, as well as those laws specific to certain locations. Local towns and cities will often adopt the...

Power steering stiff sometimes and makes whining noise when turning

This may be related to a failing power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement) or low power steering fluid levels (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service). As you may know, the power steering system uses a pump, normally driven by a belt. The pump supplies pressure as it...

Timing chain needs to be replaced. Is it worth the risk? 2007 Toyota Prius

Hello - timing chains (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-timing-chain-last, despite having a much longer service life than timing belts, DO require maintenance with higher mileage engines such as yours. This service replaces timing chain guides, tensioner and idler pulley components. Since you are replacing...

My chevy venture is pulling up a po420 code but we can't seem to find out why ?

Diagnostic Trouble Code P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) has many, many potential causes including a damaged muffler or leaks in the muffler, damaged exhaust manifold or leaks in the exhaust manifold, damaged exhaust pipe or exhaust pipe leaks, misfiring in the engine, oil...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com