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1999 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 82 repairs.
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1999 Nissan Maxima engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Nissan Maxima

Engine not specified

164000 mi

US $200
I replaced the rear sensor first alittle while ago because that went out and I knew that the other ones were going to go soon and a week before I was planning to replace them one went out and I just replaced both. 
187000 mi

US $3103
Car was overheating and lacking power. They said it was a blown head gasket so they replaced the head gasket, the timing chain, the chain tensioner, and the radiator. they didnt charge for the radiator 
153000 mi

US $480
Engine ignition coils front $180 
159000 mi

US $200
Ignition coil #1 bad replaced myself $75 
112000 mi

US $5000
New Muffler and exhaust pipe- Rusted out the old one 
190000 mi

US $900
Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. 
150000 mi

US $300
muffler rattling, had to replace muffler due to rust 
167400 mi

C $1000
Holes in exhaust MAP and O2 
198000 mi

US $150
Two coil packs went bad, replaced coils with new 

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1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

137000 mi

US $100
cleaned clogged EGR tube replaced ignition coil #6 
132000 mi

US $67
Check engine light came on, Bad O2 sensor, replaced by owner. Problem fixed. Cost $67 for sensor on Ebay. 
177000 mi

US $210
mass air flow sensor bad. 
179000 mi

US $27
Replaced coil on cylinder 1 
198000 mi

US $75
Replaced MAF unit due to 'chugging' issues, also maintaining use of 92+ Octane fuel. 

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1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

140000 mi Radiator Hose popped out. Routine maintenance item that had been replaced recently - but was not tightened properly. 
146000 mi

US $300
Radiator Leak - Replaced radiator and also replaced thermostat. 
165000 mi

US $200
Fuel injector flooded engine. Now excessive engine piston slap. Will have to scrap engine and car. 
106020 mi

C $478
Replace alternator/water pump belt, power steering belt, O2 sensor B1s2 
111600 mi

C $330
ignition coils and spark plugs 
107000 mi

US $500
Replaced Knock Sensor, O2 sensor, and EGR valve. MIL reset and stayed off. 
186800 mi

US $250
Radiator leaking. Radiator and hoses replaced. 
199000 mi

US $229
Service engine light illuminated and returned ODBII codes P0158, P0160 & P0325. One O2 sensor removed and replaced. 
200000 mi

US $203
Problem: Coolant leaking upon engine shut down. appears to be coming from behind alternator. Finding/Repair: Shop removed alternator and found crack in the block. Shop installed block sealer to stop leak. Leak successfully stopped. 
89000 mi

US $50
Cylinder 1 misfire code P0301. Replaced coil #1. 
75000 mi

US $320
Oxygen Sensor was bad, replaced with new one.  Replaced 2 brackets on the exhaust. 
170000 mi

US $800
Check engine light had been on for a while. Car failed yearly inspection. Problem was bad EGR valve, and excessive carbon in intake manifold.  
166500 mi

US $1500
Engine mounts 
173300 mi

US $600
Radiator blew during drive home, replaced radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat 
187000 mi

US $600
Fault code and flashing check engine light, car sputtered and struggled to maintain speed. Replaced #5 coil pack. 
194000 mi

US $97
Check Engine Light (3 tanks of premium gas fixed w/out repair) + found wheel alignment issue found at dealer 

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