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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%)

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2010 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Nissan Maxima

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16000 mi Rear suspension was making creaking/groaning noises over all speed bumps, highway dips, etc since cold weather hit. Rear bushings are cheaply made and dried out. Dealership oiled and lubed them. Noise has not returned since. 

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2010 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

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

43000 mi Car was making clicking sounds. Front left wheel bearings needed replacement. 
36000 mi

US $369
left rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
15000 mi suspension was clicking when I drove over bumps or on bumpy roads 
15000 mi Spring was bad 
14880 mi I had noise coming from bushing sway bar, when hitting a bump, greased the bushings of the sway bar, and no more noise heard since then. 
48140 mi

C $840
a squeaking when going a big bump, they changed the bushings on stabilizer bracket,change 2 stabiliser connecting rods, one in back,one in front, 
70680 mi

C $238
had to have the reer right bearing change, making noise 
80600 mi had the two shock absorbers changed, were making too much noise,, had engine coolant change,, had spark plugs change 
88040 mi

C $44
bushing changed (2) 
21800 mi Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Was very noisy. 
37000 mi Bad front wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. 
39000 mi Squeaky sway bar bushings - replaced under warranty. 
6000 mi Knocking noise from front struts. Added strut top insulators per TSB.  
3800 mi Squeaking from front-driver's suspension components. Components came loose and had to be reassembled and torqued.  
26000 mi Rear suspension creaks going over bumps 
20300 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing replaced under warranty. 
6000 mi Clunking/knocking noise in driver's side wheel bay when turning, accelerating, decelerating, or driving over even small bumps. Same noise and problem, returned after three days. Previously had replaced the "strut bearing." Parts ordered but have not come in yet. Will return car to the dealer to fix when the parts come in. 
7300 mi New springs and strut assemblies installed. 

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2010 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

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