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2000 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2000 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Nissan Maxima

Engine not specified

75020 mi

C $1000
cloking sound coming off the front,,,,strut mount was dead. 

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2000 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

118000 mi

US $700
struts replaced 
182000 mi The rack and pinion on the car was failing. The cost to repair was more than the car was worth. 
117180 mi

C $1000
Tie rods, control arms, CV boot, alignment 
192200 mi

US $794
Ball joint gone bad. 

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2000 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

183000 mi

US $290
Replaced stab bar 
183300 mi

US $240
Replaced worn out tie rod and bushings. 
117000 mi

US $1840
The problem: clunks from the front end, mainly passenger side. Solution: replaced front struts, control arms, wheel bearings, sway bar links, sway bar bushings, and axles/CVs. Car drives much better but some clunks persist. 
134200 mi

US $165
Replaced both rear struts. Did the work myself, parts cots was $165 from RockAuto.com. 
174000 mi I also need a new ball joint soon and just discovered that the situation needs remedying sooner not later. 
179200 mi Power steering line leak 
180000 mi Power steering line leak 
132000 mi

US $560
Inner tie rods worn out rt wheel bearing failed not yet repaired 
116000 mi

US $623
High pressure steering hose banjo fittings replaced 
145800 mi

US $200
Replaced both outer tie-rods due to them being blown 
167000 mi

US $320
Two struts needed replacement. Replaced all 4. 
172000 mi

US $1060
New strut & ball joint at driver side front. Front align and balance.  
206000 mi

US $1300
Ball joint replacement; new tires 
223200 mi

C $250
replaced high pressure power steering hose due to leak 
158000 mi

US $100
Both outer tie rod ends replaced 
142000 mi

US $650
Replaced one front wheel bearing. 
151000 mi

US $150
Leaky ps hose 
97000 mi

US $350
broken front drivers side spring. R&R'ed both fronts with junkyard units. $120 parts $200 labor. 
149000 mi

US $1306
Shock absorbers. 
169000 mi

US $240
Front wheels suspension system components needed to be replaced car aligned. 
172000 mi

US $100
While driving the car, I sometimes felt it slide as when one speeds in a corner. The mechanic found the front passenger side ball joint was loose and needed replacement. 
176000 mi

US $135
Power steering fluid leaking. Found the a broken hose. Hose was replaced. 
193000 mi

US $210
Driver side front wheel bearing needed to be replace. Making bothersome noise at high speed. 
97720 mi

C $498
Stabilizer bar link, control arm, rear shocks, transmission oil pan and filter, changed and balanced tires. Remaining: Neutral safety switch, Vapour Check Valve, PCV. This car is graet but was poorly maintained and botched by previous owner 
107860 mi

C $600
Replaced bearings 
158000 mi

US $660
Lower ball joints. 
220700 mi

US $350
Both front struts and strut mounts and lower control arms replaced 
224200 mi

US $50
Replaced both outer tie rod ends. 

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2000 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

97000 mi

US $700
Right front stabilizer link broken, left front worn. Replaced both. 

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2000 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

103000 mi Bushings worn out/broken in left-front control arm. 

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2000 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

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