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1999 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

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1999 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Nissan Maxima

Engine not specified

168000 mi

US $215
starter motor stopped working when at work, but i was drivin to a parts store and replaced it in the Parking lot 
193000 mi changed out starter. Starter was replaced about 4 years ago, was under lifetime warranty at autozone, cost me my labor. 

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1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

157000 mi

US $120
Replaced starter. 
126000 mi

US $82
The starter was working randomly, so I ordered one online and instaled it by myself. 
137000 mi

US $100
Needs AC repair 

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1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

126480 mi

C $1200
Alternator had to be replaced, as well, exhaust and catalytic converter was replaced not because it was malfunctioning, but because it was old and mechanic recommended replacement of parts. 
124000 mi Would not crank. Starter replaced. 
132000 mi Noisy starter - replaced as preventive maintenance. Had lifetime warranty on part, so did not have to pay additional amount. 
159000 mi Starter (replacement from Autozone) developed a dead spot, and would not crank at times. Got a free replacement from Autozone and replaced it. 
185000 mi

US $185
Alternator replaced 
114080 mi

C $1040
Alternator(245) Battery(140) Harmonic balancery-crank shaft pully(225) Crankshaft seal(25) shop supplies(10) + GST,PST 
117490 mi

C $200
Champion Rem. Starter (3 year warranty) 
167000 mi

C $300
Alternator stopped charging battery at times, was replaced with a rebuilt alternator. 
92600 mi

US $150
Alternator started whining and smoking and needed to be replaced. 
152000 mi

US $88
Car failed to start. Ignition keys had to be rescanned. 
164700 mi

US $353
car failed to start. starter did not activate/turn. 
201500 mi

US $56
Car failed to start. Removed battery and returned it to Advance Auto Parts where it was tested and confirmed to be bad. New battery installed. 
223695 mi

US $264
Car failed to crank at start. Battery checked good. Removed and replaced Starter. 
132000 mi At time totaled in accident one fog light did not work because the wires had corroded. Needed to be rewired and have hole drilled to let condensation escape. 
166000 mi

US $1100
AC repair, about $600. 
106020 mi

C $600
Needed replacement of original alternator. 
128000 mi

US $2500
Bearing on gearbox to air conditioning from serpentine belt was failing (found ball bearings in garage, heard horrible grinding sound when car was running). Nissan design prevented repair without replacing air conditioning. INSANE Air conditioning/heating fan was failing. Replaced. 
151000 mi

US $500
Starter died. Replaced Starter.  

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1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

33000 mi

US $600
Starter was no longer functioning and had to be replaced. 

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1999 Nissan Maxima Electrical Problems

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