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2004 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 95 repairs.
2004 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 153000 mi US $198 |
noise, or grinding sound. noise when going over bumps and when turning |
| 69000 mi | Front struts cracked, |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Replaced struts. |
2004 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 159000 mi US $1800 |
tie-rod ends and ball joints worn out |
| 166000 mi US $350 |
Strut mount bolt broke causing tire to fall to ground pulling axle out . |
| 154500 mi | Right front wheel would pull sharply to the right intermittently. Replaced ball joint. Took car back, still pulling sharply to the right. |
| 22000 mi US $300 |
front strut broken, and warranty ended two weeks before. Nissan agreed to reimburse cost. |
| 66000 mi US $900 |
right front strut worn out- replaced both struts |
| 91000 mi US $2300 |
Front struts |
| 91000 mi US $2100 |
power steering leak and parts worn |
| 169000 mi US $35 |
Needs replacement |
| 139000 mi US $2100 |
And power steering hose busted. |
| 53320 mi $125 |
A rattling noise in the front right shock absorber (Passenger side). It was diagnosed as a worn upper shock support. It was replaced and the problem got fixed. |
| 93900 mi A $300 |
Power steering hose was leaking fluid. Replaced power steering hose |
| 90520 mi C $200 |
Wheel Bearings had to be replaced |
| 125000 mi C $500 |
Ball joints |
| 123000 mi US $1400 |
rt rear wheel bearing |
| 74000 mi | Was told I have wear on one tie-rod end. Am putting off repair for several months as I was told I could. May trade the car instead of repairing it. |
| 103500 mi | Inner tie rod end replaced |
| 126000 mi US $354 |
During a front end alignment the shop (Dobb's)somehow broke something and told me it was their fault and had to replace (no charge) the rack and pinion steering system. Said they've never had that happen. Also involved CV boot. |
| 8110 mi | 1)Center arm rest cover separating; Console lid replaced. 2)Rt. sideview mirror paint peeling; Rt. mirror repainted. 3)Rt. front strut replaced. 4)Recall on skyview roof glass; Skyview roof glass replaced. 5)Rt. sideviw mirror replaced. |
| 15915 mi | Replaced both front struts. |
| 35280 mi | 1)Dust boots on front struts loose. Boots reattached. 2)Recall to replace driver seat lumbar adjustment control switch. |
| 39000 mi | 1)Play in left front seat; Seat adjusted. 2)Both front struts replaced. 3)Replaced all 4 tires and had front end alignment. |
| 109000 mi US $1012 |
Replaced two wheel bearings, one front, one rear, and repaired a minor oil leak. |
| 115000 mi | Right front strut making noise. While under warranty both front struts were replaced three times. |
| 99200 mi A $275 |
Replaced front shock absorbers - wearing badly and in need of replacement |
| 117800 mi A $250 |
Leaking power steering cable that needed replacement. |
2004 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 105000 mi US $430 |
Seal on power steering cracked and leaking profusely. |
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