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1998 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 100 repairs.
1998 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 65720 mi A $300 |
Dashboard lights wont light up, engine lights wont come. |
| 72540 mi | For over a year the HVAC blower sometimes works, sometimes doesn't, not reparing due to costs. |
| 105000 mi US $1350 |
Starter replaced (it had failed completely). |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 203700 mi US $200 |
Alternator and battery cable went. No big deal, although the compressor had to be loosened to get the alternator out of the bottom. There is just enough play in the AC lines to get it through |
| 247000 mi US $50 |
The rear plate lights were burnt out, but it requires replacement of the mounting bracket to repair. |
| 247000 mi US $20 |
Rear plate light was broken and the socket needed to be replaced. Installed the new parts. |
| 272000 mi | Third brake light burned out. This is attached to the spoiler on the car and is expensive to replace |
| 272000 mi US $20 |
Third brake light wasn't working. replaced a connector in the wiring harness to the light. Repaired one of the LED lights in the third brake light as well. |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 91000 mi US $89 |
Replaced Starter, battery ground cable, and spark plugs. Starter output was very weak, and car wouldn't start, and then became flooded. |
| 101000 mi US $75 |
Replaced the Starter |
| 274000 mi | Car would not start. Shop replace wiring at fuse box to engine. |
| 186600 mi US $150 |
A/C system was intermittent. Evacuated system, measured volume and recharged with correct amount. |
| 160000 mi US $5 |
Rear license plate light needed to be replaced. Screws were rusted and had to be drilled out. Plastic cap had to be cut, no new part available, used glue to reseal cap and new screws to attach back to bumper |
| 153000 mi | Air compressor froze, sending metal into air conditioning system. Replaced expansion valve, compressor, filter, coolant, etc. Took it back for noises. I was told that the radiator fan needed replacing and that was done. It took two hours. The noise continued, so I took it back and was told I would just have to live with the noise and that it couldn’t be fixed. That trip took two hours. I reported this to the regional office and the Regional manager requested that I take it back one more |
| 154000 mi US $1700 |
They said they replaced the expansion valve (again-this time with a genuine Nissan part-at my insistence) and lowered the coolant charge to less than the maximum. It has worked properly and quietly since then. |
| 82300 mi US $350 |
The A/C compressor bearing was rusting and was making a lot of noise. A/C still working fine, but wanted to get it repaired as summer is close. Remanufactured compressor - $350. |
| 83000 mi US $75 |
Headlights left on after key removed indicator was not beeping. Taillights were not functioning, bad wiring. |
| 102000 mi US $600 |
Battery and brake lights blinked and car begin powering down while driving. We were towed to the Nissan dealer and they diagnosed that the alternator was in need of repair. |
| 110000 mi | Fan assembly needed replacing when wrecked. Airbag light on when wrecked. |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 88660 mi C $1700 |
A/C not working |
| 92860 mi C $60 |
Airbag light came on. No problem found after diagnosis. Light reset. |
| 174000 mi US $20 |
Replaced lights in info screen |
| 230000 mi US $530 |
Alternator replaced. This makes the third one. This time we also replaced the battery. The original replacement was supposed to be covered by Nissan since there was a full recall for the alternator. Nissan refused to honor the recall for this problem. |
| 240800 mi US $764 |
Here we go again --ANOTHER alternator and battery. This makes the 4th one. Nissan had a recall on the original but refused our claim to fix the problem under the recall notice. The general mgr. states that Nissan is using inferior parts!! |
| 245000 mi US $525 |
replaced starter and battery. |
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