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2000 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 241 repairs.
2000 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 156860 mi C $200 |
Failed alternator. Replaced with a new one. |
2000 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 109000 mi | Back lighting for A/C control completely went out; next day, only the right half of the lighting comes on and only the right side lighting has come on since. |
| 113000 mi | Car did not start, tried to jump but would not stay on. According to dealer the connections for the battery was "bad/loose" which caused the no start concern. They re-tightened the battery posts/clamps and problem has not come up since. |
| 119000 mi | Some backlighting for controls is out. |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
replace alternator |
| 153000 mi US $400 |
A/C system not blowing cold. System re-charged. |
| 155000 mi US $400 |
Replace starter motor |
| 158000 mi US $1500 |
Whining sound from engine, replaced A/C compressor. Air bag light on, replaced sensor in passenger side seatbelt. Also replaced alternator, since it was out. |
| 88000 mi US $30 |
Replace headlight bulbs |
| 80600 mi C $375 |
starter failed...not uncommon for this car with similar mileage |
| 94220 mi C $400 |
refrigerant recharge. |
| 102300 mi C $400 |
Alternator stator seized - no warning light - which drained the battery. Both battery and alternator were replaced. |
| 106020 mi C $35 |
passenger side headlight would not work on low beam. fixed with minor re-solder of contact in DRL module. |
| 123380 mi | starter failed |
| 192200 mi US $794 |
Needed new starter motor. |
2000 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 176200 mi US $35 |
starter brush replacement |
| 176700 mi | Starter nose broke where solenoid flange meets motor housing. R and Red on site took 20 min. Was original starter so I reckon 180k is great, with 1 brush change. |
| 80200 mi US $661 |
Replaced the starter motor. Also replaced the MAF (Air Flow) sensor. This sensor has been bad for a while, perhaps from 72k miles or so ... (car would not idle when shifting into N while coasting to lights). |
| 126000 mi US $370 |
The Bose main unit (receiver/CD failed completely. The CD was broken for a while but now the unit lost power and all functions. I paid a local Audio shop to $370 to replace it with an Alpine receiver/amp/CD. |
| 114300 mi US $119 |
Starter failed, replaced it |
| 144000 mi US $1000 |
ac compresser failed |
| 163000 mi US $161 |
poor starting - ignition good, fuel regulator looked good. Mech found bulletin poor grounding cause hard interm. starting. updated grounding system. seems to have fixed it. 1.25 hrs (did not charge for all time spent investigating) |
| 138800 mi US $715 |
Battery had a bad cell that took out the starter. Also the negative battery terminal cracked in half. |
| 138000 mi US $50 |
Could not disengage from park after vehicle started. Faulty brake switch was replaced. |
| 75200 mi US $300 |
starter replaces after car would not start |
| 142000 mi US $400 |
starter was busted, and had to be replaced. |
| 198900 mi C $500 |
alternator (worn out bearing) |
| 218860 mi C $60 |
Driver side window regulator failed to close the window. |
| 134200 mi US $266 |
Replaced power window motor. |
| 142000 mi US $1562 |
Replaced AC compressor, drier, serpentine belt and other associated parts. |
| 87000 mi US $36 |
AC stopped cooling efficiently so R134 was added. |
| 90000 mi | Replaced alternator and, soon afterwards, the alternator harness. |
| 166000 mi | Power locks, cabin lights not operating. Verified fuses, all working. According to the technician there is an electronic module under the dashboard that controls the power doors and cabin lights and that the solution is to replace. |
| 167000 mi US $40 |
Brake lights stayed on. Plastic cover for microswithes had to be replaced |
| 197000 mi US $115 |
The AC cooling fan did not work. |
| 158000 mi US $107 |
Starter was replaced. Mfr warranted the starter because it was 18 mos. old. I paid the labor only. |
| 160900 mi US $441 |
Alternator output was low, but no trouble lights or other indication. Battery died from lack of charge so car was stranded on roadway. |
| 165300 mi | Alternator was replaced in May, 2010 and it was defective. It failed after 3 months, so shop had the parts supplier pay for everything including the tow. |
| 217000 mi US $100 |
Starter replaced |
| 161820 mi C $600 |
Changed pads, coolant, AC refrigerant. |
| 166260 mi C $480 |
Alternator making noise. |
2000 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Alternator failed. battery never died as it was caught in time via SES, Battery, and e-brake warning light. Tested with voltmeter, then bench tested at auto parts store. Also replaced ac comp bolt which snapped from rust due to New England Winters. |
| 98000 mi | headlight wiring harness melted and shorted |
| 103000 mi US $150 |
Replacing 3rd Alterantor in 3 years. This car loves to eat one over a period of one year I guess. |
2000 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 123000 mi US $225 |
Starter failed, replaced Starter. |
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