| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1996 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
1996 Nissan Maxima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (47%)
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.
1996 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light went on but OBD reading returned not error. OBD restarted. On third visit MAF sensor was replaced. |
| 103000 mi | Oil pressure sending unit. |
| 107000 mi | Valve Cover, throttle body, and upper intake manifold gaskets. |
| 267000 mi US $50 |
Overheating. Added coolant. Found nothing else wrong. |
| 178000 mi US $200 |
Leaking radiator. Replaced Radiator and both hoses. |
| 147000 mi | crack radiator cost me $178.00 with all parts |
1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 154300 mi US $424 |
Replaced front and rear motor mounts after experiencing severe 'bucking' whenever letting off or engaging the gas pedal. |
| 151000 mi US $137 |
Knock Sensor replacement. |
| 161000 mi US $50 |
Replace MAF Sensor with used part. |
| 189000 mi US $50 |
Replaced Water Pump Replaced Valve Cover gasket and Intake Manifold Gasket Replaced idler pulley Cleaned EGR tube |
| 193000 mi US $55 |
Check Engine Light. Code indicated a bad Oxygen sensor. Sensor was replaced. Problem fixed. |
1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 148000 mi US $126 |
Radiator leak |
| 157000 mi US $30 |
Replaced ignition coil after check engine light and engine shuddering. |
| 330000 mi US $350 |
Valve cover gasket replaced |
| 343000 mi US $63 |
evap canister purge valve cleaned |
| 346000 mi US $220 |
purge valve replaced |
| 362000 mi US $80 |
EGR valve was dirty and clogged. had mechanic clean it out |
| 176000 mi US $496 |
Replaced an oxygen sensor |
| 172000 mi US $379 |
fixed ignition |
| 174000 mi US $55 |
Radiator hose clamp failure caused very slow leak after full pressure developed. R&R and clamp. |
| 176000 mi | Engine would stumble and sometimes die on startup. Required multiple attempts before it would keep running. Shop cleaned MAF and intake track and did not charge this regular customer. |
| 200000 mi US $100 |
PCV finally failed (stuck after 200k and a very cold harsh winter. Caused fumes/pressure to be released through dip stick opening. |
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