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2003 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

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

Other (2%)

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2003 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (75%)

< $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.

2003 Nissan Maxima

Engine not specified

129580 mi

C $180
Alternator replaced after only 15,000 km. Mechanic covered parts and most of the labour 

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2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

190960 mi

C $300
Replaced alternator 
123000 mi

US $270
SRS light on dashboard started flashing. Entered diagnostics mode, and got one long flash followed by 6 short flashes. Looked up code and it indicates a problem with the front crash zone sensor. Wiring harness checked, sensor replaced. 
110380 mi

C $400
Drivers side high intensity discharge low beam was burned out. Replaced both low beam headlights as a precaution. 
65000 mi

US $65
replaced auto climate amplifier 
109000 mi

US $1800
replaced alternator 
60760 mi

C $300
Battery and (!) light came on after car sat for a couple of weeks. Checked voltage, 11.9, alternator not charging. Order one at my local shop, installed myself, no problems. 

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2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

206000 mi

US $450
Alternator failed and needed to be replaced. Engine also showed more frequent signs of no crank on a hot restart. The new alternator did not fix the intermittent no crank issue.....starter was then replaced 
97000 mi

US $225
Alternator failed, car went into limp mode but was still running. Towed to shop, alternator replaced. 
100700 mi Car started flashing the battery and brake lights intermittently. Took car to shop who installed previous alternator and left them with car for the day. They replaced the alternator at no charge. 
172400 mi

US $150
Replaced alternator 
128000 mi

US $350
Alternator went out. 

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2003 Nissan Maxima Electrical Problems

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