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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

102920 mi

C $40
Sqeaking noise when engine cold. Topped up power steering fluid. A couple of weeks later, still found power steering pump wet with fluid. 
103320 mi

C $800
Power steering hose was leaking; hose replaced and fixed the problem. 
113740 mi

C $800
Replaced tie rod end - steering was loose & clunky. 
147000 mi

US $1100
right control arm rnsuspension replaced, front brake pads 
112000 mi

US $600
Entire suspension system needed to be replaced- shocks, struts, etc. 
154300 mi

US $150
Power Steering hose replacement 
170600 mi

US $20
Replaced worn sway bar links 
124000 mi

US $350
Replaced high pressure hose on power steering system 
112000 mi

US $1200
New struts at all four corners, new lower control arms, all installed. 
179000 mi

US $270
Pot hole broke rear strut mount 
117000 mi

US $850
Right tie rod replaced Sway bar end links replaced Right control arm replaced 
107000 mi

US $500
replaced wheel bearing 
109000 mi

US $1800
replaced 4 struts 
114000 mi

US $1200
Replaced driver side wheel bearing both lower control arms replaced 

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2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

101469 mi

US $350
Power steering was leaking. Had to change thw reservoir. 
58000 mi

US $540
Clunking sound during low speed turns resulted in diagnosis of bad bushings on lower control arm. Noise at front wheel diagnosed as bad front wheel bearing. 
69700 mi

US $150
Replaced worn rear strut cartridges. 
79000 mi

US $300
Needed to replace lower control arm with worn bushings. 
132500 mi

US $365
High pressure hose for power steering pump. Started leaking fluid. 
112000 mi

US $900
REAR HUB BEARING VERY NOISY. FRONT BRAKES SQUEALING UPON STOPPING. 
84000 mi

US $200
front struts replaced due to horrible roads here in Chicago 
87000 mi

US $80
outer tie rods replaced 
132460 mi

C $400
replaced tierod end. 
99200 mi

C $100
tie rod ends replacement 
93600 mi

US $450
My car was making a clunking noise so got it fixed by getting the swaybar end links and tie rod replaced 
140000 mi

US $500
Front struts needed replacing. 
160000 mi

US $600
Leaking power steering hose...replaced. 

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2003 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

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