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2001 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2001 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (51%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Alternator went out, had to replace. |
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Starter went out second time |
| 161000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator blew, 2nd one in two years. MANY other electrical problems over the last 2 years. |
| 119000 mi US $4500 |
Series of repair trips because car would not start then would stall when shift to park. Replaced idle control motor, wiring harness, main computer because wiring had shorted, and finally alternator and battery. |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 250000 mi | failing alternator. had been installed one year prior. covered under alternator manufacturer warranty. |
| 270000 mi US $25 |
Driver's side door limit switch broken. Replaced by owner. |
| 336000 mi US $250 |
HVAC/heater blower fan failed. Replaced both regulator and blower motor/fan |
| 68200 mi C $600 |
Replaced starter |
| 86800 mi C $467 |
Driver's side power window switch intermittent operation. Requires new switch - $302+TAX. Decided not to repair. |
| 55800 mi C $230 |
Replaced failed alternator |
| 71300 mi C $500 |
Replaced failed alternator, and tension pulley. Also cracked windshield replaced. |
| 79440 mi C $120 |
Replaced starter motor and battery. |
| 153700 mi US $105 |
Airbag light on |
| 162000 mi US $140 |
Starter replaced |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 154000 mi US $250 |
Replaced HVAC blower motor due to worn out bearing. |
| 155500 mi US $700 |
Alternator, and Serpentine Belts |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
The alternator died. I had a new (actually pre-owned) one put in. |
| 135000 mi US $100 |
Had the Car checked for the AC not working and found it has a broken compressor. |
| 61140 mi US $188 |
Replace alternator - not charging/low voltage |
| 100200 mi US $165 |
Alternator failure - low charging voltage. |
| 106000 mi US $24 |
Headlamp low beam out. Replaced both bulbs. |
| 118000 mi | 6 year old battery failed. |
| 78740 mi C $400 |
Alternator fail.. |
| 89900 mi C $100 |
original starter failed---- |
| 144500 mi US $300 |
Alternator was failing to charge the battery. |
| 146000 mi US $580 |
I had to replace the starter and the battery |
| 117800 mi C $300 |
Alternator failure. Independent mechanic repaired. I purchased refurbished part. Replaced Alternator. |
| 114700 mi C $475 |
Car starter died, original from factory - lasted 10 years. Replaced with Bosch. |
| 133080 mi C $520 |
Dead alternator (again after 2.75 years) & need to take out (cut-off) and clean the plug going into the alternator and then reattach back to the car. |
| 99000 mi US $950 |
Alternator went dead. |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 154000 mi | several minor electrical failures. |
| 85700 mi US $241 |
Power windows and sunroof very slow actuation |
| 156500 mi | brake light switch bad--brake lights didn't light up. part not in stock replaced brake light switch, change coolant, belts airbag warning light came on. was told i need new airbag module at high cost, light ended up going out after 2 days |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 46180 mi C $318 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 50840 mi C $325 |
Alternator replaced. Second time within one year. |
| 113300 mi US $1097 |
Also speedometer head unit was not registering speed or miles driven. It took 3 weeks to get repaired. |
| 118000 mi US $250 |
starter went out. I replaced the starter. |
| 232000 mi US $410 |
Starter died. It was replace with a new (remanufactured) starter. Alternator failed |
| 152000 mi US $72 |
Replaced driver's side power window motor and regulator. It has been performing poorly for a while (~30k miles). Window required manual assistance to roll all the way to the top (last ~10k miles). I have a factory service manual for my car. |
| 177000 mi US $180 |
Starter went bad. |
| 96000 mi US $400 |
Starter needed to be replaced. |
| 179800 mi C $550 |
Replace alternator and belt |
| 204200 mi US $700 |
Lower AC line was leaking so it was replaced |
| 121000 mi US $730 |
alternator |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Starter went out, replaced and no problem since. |
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