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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%)

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2001 Nissan Maxima transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 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

220400 mi Replaced both cv axles  

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2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

260000 mi

US $550
Replace master and slave cylinders in clutch system, as well as two hoses. 
55800 mi

C $60
Manual 5 speed transmision leaking at driver drive shaft seal. Replaced seal, but may be a worn bearing and leak may return. 
58900 mi

C $2700
Differential bearing failed, required new differential and other parts to be replaced. 
65100 mi

C $700
Driver side transmission leak at driver shaft. Replaced shaft, and seal and shimmed bearing. 

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2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148600 mi

US $860
also the CV boot 
109000 mi Dealer mechanic used wire twist tie to re-attach dust boot to steering rack, twist tie fell off. Installed nylon wire tie to hold boot in place while proper part ordered. 

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2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

88000 mi

US $290
leaking hose from master cylinder to clutch slave cylinder replaced. Also found leaking seal on L. drive axle and that clutch master cylinder was also faulty. Delays because of ordering parts and issues w/bleeding system. 
96000 mi

US $500
made aware of cv joint problem by leak on boot on left drive shaft. I had right intermediate CV joint replaced as well as left one and the alternator which had failed 
100000 mi

US $2960
unresolved half shaft leak led to the ruin of the transmission. Transmission was totally rebuilt. Since it was a 5 speed manual they only had one person to work on the car and then on a part time basis,hence the long time in the shop 

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2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $300
Transmission failure 
204200 mi

US $700
Return line for transmission was leaking and was replaced 
159960 mi

C $600
Needed new CV axle 

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2001 Nissan Maxima Transmission Problems

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