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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability Comparisons

Nissan Maxima Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:
Nissan Maxima Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 BMW 5-Series   15 5-Series, 3.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 3500 miles

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2012 BMW 5-Series   21 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 8400 miles

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2011 BMW 5-Series 45 5-Series, 9.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 20500 miles

First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.
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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Nissan Maxima   19 Maximas, 8.7 months of data per Maxima, average 18600 miles

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2010 Nissan Maxima 26 Maximas, 9.1 months of data per Maxima, average 29800 miles56
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 5-Series 30 5-Series, 8.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 36000 miles65
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 5-Series   20 5-Series, 9.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 47000 miles

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2009 Nissan Maxima 26 Maximas, 9.8 months of data per Maxima, average 61200 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 535 25 535s, 9.7 months of data per 535, average 56600 miles69
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 528 / 550 / M5 48 528 / 550 / M5s, 8.1 months of data per 528 / 550 / M5, average 59000 miles74
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 69400 miles80
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Nissan Maxima   11 Maximas, 9.4 months of data per Maxima, average 78700 miles

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2006 BMW 5-Series 33 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 75600 miles55
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW 5-Series   12 5-Series, 6.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 83000 miles

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2005 Nissan Maxima   10 Maximas, 8.5 months of data per Maxima, average 88400 miles

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2004 BMW 5-Series 30 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 93500 miles

First year for E60 5-Series.
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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Nissan Maxima   13 Maximas, 8.2 months of data per Maxima, average 138100 miles

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2003 Nissan Maxima 28 Maximas, 9.1 months of data per Maxima, average 124900 miles52
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 96100 miles149
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Nissan Maxima 25 Maximas, 7.8 months of data per Maxima, average 121100 miles105
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW 5-Series 38 5-Series, 9.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 97900 miles113
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Nissan Maxima 32 Maximas, 8.4 months of data per Maxima, average 140200 miles85
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 BMW 5-Series   23 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 115400 miles

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2000 BMW 5-Series   23 5-Series, 8.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 134600 miles

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2000 Nissan Maxima 33 Maximas, 8.2 months of data per Maxima, average 149600 miles128
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 BMW 5-Series   12 5-Series, 6.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 133300 miles

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1999 Nissan Maxima   16 Maximas, 7.1 months of data per Maxima, average 151400 miles

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1998 Nissan Maxima   21 Maximas, 8.0 months of data per Maxima, average 179300 miles

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1998 BMW 5-Series   10 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 151700 miles

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1997 Nissan Maxima   18 Maximas, 3.2 months of data per Maxima, average 157900 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan Maxima

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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Maxima Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Maxima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
car that will last a long time with very little problems
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It is incredibly reliable and durable
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
It has far fewer problems than the Taurus and is predicted to age with more grace than the 4th generation Tauruses could ever hope to achieve.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
I Beat the Hell out of the thing day in and day out. I take corners as fast as I can then pin the throttle out of the whole and the car never falters. This thing really takes a beating every day from me with no questions asked.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Great engine, gets good reviews. Fit and finish is very good, even for this older car. No squeaks or rattles.
Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Maxima: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The sheet metal is prone to rusting.

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