2010 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2010

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2010 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2010 Nissan Maxima engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

69000 mi Check engine light has appeared and disappeared 2x in the past 3 months. Scan produced two codes, P0011 and P0012. Online research found that others who experienced these codes resolved the issue by 1) making certain that the oil level is >exactly< at the full level, and or by changing the engine oil with recommended viscosity. THIS DID, INFACT RESOLVE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT problems! 
48980 mi

C $650
made 2 rips to the dealer, one to find the problem(150.00) and order the piece and 500.00 to get it fixed part 363 plus taxes and 53 for labor plus taxes.. mass air flow defaillance 
36000 mi Replaced both head gaskets. 
26300 mi bad seal/gasket 
26000 mi Coolant smell coming from engine. Dealer found a loose hose causing a coolant leak. Fixed. Engine Service Light came on. Dealer indicates it was a bad gas cap seal. Reset light. 
34000 mi coolant smell returned after the dealer "fixed a loose hose." Seat started rocking again. I stopped trying to get all of these problems fixed, all I wanted to do was get rid of the car. 

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2010 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

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