1996 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 1996

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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%)

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1996 Nissan Maxima transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 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

205000 mi

US $700
Replaced clutch, halfshafts. 
122760 mi CV boots needed replacing, cracked. Sold car. 

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1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

175000 mi

US $550
Replaced CV shafts and axle seals, drained and refilled transaxle. 
151000 mi

US $10
It was leaking transmission (manual) oil. Repair was made by replacement of the output shaft seal.  
174000 mi

US $30
Replaced leaking clutch slave cylinder and hydraulic hose. 
136000 mi

US $200
Master and Slave cylinder failed. Could not shift the car out of first. Had to have it towed to the shop. 
145000 mi Had the slave / master cylinder go out. First shop replaced only slave cylinder.  
145000 mi

US $530
Was fine for a month, then clutch engagement became erratic. Visited a different shop, which told me to replace both slave and master in conjunction. 

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1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

181000 mi

US $586
Replaced CV Joint and boot. 
181500 mi

US $195
Replace left front axle, CV joint. 
184000 mi

US $194
replaced right front xale, CV joint. 
85000 mi

US $266
Replaced right differential side seal as oil was leaking. 

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1996 Nissan Maxima Transmission Problems

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