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Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
13000 mi
C Pillar trim became loose and needed replacement
7000 mi
Plastic trim on each side was loose
13640 mi
Faulty sun roof shade
17980 mi
Same faulty sun roof shade
35000 mi
Center console armrest started to peel. Replaced with new under warranty.
33000 mi
US $250
Replaced rear trim on passenger side. It came loose during normal operations.
Tech found pieces knocking together that should not have been on both sides of sunroof. they removed knocks, resecured and cleaned up.
9000 mi
Driver side rear trim panel flew off while driving on highway
8800 mi
Entire double-panel sunroof assembly replaced due to broken part preventing it from operating.
20000 mi
Clunk from rear of vehicle, Dealer adjusted trunk, but this did not fix the problem,
22000 mi
Clunk in rear of vehicle. Dealer improved situation, but the clunk is still present. I also asked them to identify and fix a rattling sound in or around the back seat. They said it is in the sunroof system, and they cannot fix it.
water leaking into interior from sunroof drain holes. dealer repaired and cleaned stained roof.
42000 mi
US $350
Fender well had come loose. Nissan had ignored this on a maintenance visit. In the end the entire fender well had to be replaced. On MY DIME!!! The Sunroof tracks were also replaced but covered by warranty.
replaced plastic insert in trunk latch that had come loose and become mangled by closing the trunk.
The rear sunroof Shade was making a noise while closing, the Shade Assembly Sunroof was replaced.
Both side mirrors with turn signal lights develop moisture.
30000 mi
Replaced Door panel due to premature fading.
45800 mi
US $835
Right front bumper detached. No scratches or trauma
3500 mi
Paint defect found on the top of the Hood. Nissan is covering under warranty since paint bubbled and fell off. They are going to mask off the area and repaint.
10000 mi
Glove box rattles and is an ongoing issue.
29000 mi
I finally got the glove box rattle fixed by putting some adhesive pads between the door and the box frame. Nissan never did fix that issue.
Moisture trapped behind driver's side side-view mirror's LED turn signal indicator lens. Dealer promptly replaced it.
Pin hole rust spot appearing on trunk lid just over license plate trim strip.
14300 mi
Leather on seat not installed correctly from previous repair. Seat back falling off. Also from last repair.
15000 mi
Panoramic roof rear seal does not fit properly causing minor windnoise. Can only be replaced by removing the whole roof assembly and rear window, so I decided not to have this done as too high a risk of causing more problems.
45000 mi
Panoramic roof rear seal does not fit properly causing minor windnoise.
8000 mi
Realigned bumper covers under taillights. Installed new sunroof.
5000 mi
Annoying vibrating sound comes from under driver's seat. It happens sometimes but not much frequently. I cannot bring car to dealer because problem is not occured daily. Dealer will not notice this. Very annoying.
14000 mi
Sunroof chattering when closing. Dealer cleaned/greased the rails. No difference (however I think it was done incorrectly)
31000 mi
Sunroof would occasionally pop back open when closing from vent position.
28000 mi
Sunroof motor was VERY noisy, Dealer replaced sunroof motor only after repeated complaints. Problem appears to be resolved. Interior trim parts were scuffed during prevous removal of seats to investigate heated seat issues. Intrior trim was replaced.
5000 mi
Always had a tire balance issue. Factory wheels, tires, 13 or more wheel weights, and Crappy, stiff suspension sucks you into any highway ridges, bumps, rattles. I would not recommend this car. I'm going back to full size Tahoe,Yukon,Escalad
20000 mi
Top load sunroof replaced for water leaks. This is the panoramic view roof. Bought the car nine months ago. Warranty work. Top load sunroof replaced for water leaks. This is the panoramic view roof. Bought the car nine months ago. Warranty work.
chrome trim replaced on cupholder door that had fallen off.
33000 mi
fuel door did not close and was not flush to rear quarter panel.
15500 mi
Sounded like the right rear shocks were squeaking but dealer could not replicate. They thought was a squeaking headliner so they fixed that. Noise, however, has still not gone away so problem not fixed. Need to take in again but no time yet.
139700 mi
Repaired sunroof
8000 mi
Entire roof of car had to be taken off to replace the panoramic sunroof. Had broken welds in it. Tried 3 other things unsuccessfully to repair it. Finally Nissan gave in and spent over $10K to replace it. This occurred in December 2009.
151000 mi
US $150
Passenger Side Sunroof seal became detached when cruising at 70MPH with sunroof open. Ordered and replaced Passenger Sunroof Seal.
the under body on drivers side is severely rusted. Dealer does not care to provide anything. this is a typical Nissan body issue. Starts to rust at the end of 61st month. Warranty only 60 months from the date of purchase. Horrible.
94000 mi
US $500
Under side of the driver side carriage rusted. Replace it with new sheet metal.
43700 mi
US $200
Sunroof would not slide back
59300 mi
replaced windshield due to water leak into cabin
68000 mi
Gasket on sun roof was leaking into cabin when it would rain. I did not have that issue fixed.
as i advised you earlier,wheels on this car are corroded. Today a diagnostic test was done to determine if wheels should be discarded as they are deteriating. it is now up to nissan to get back to me with what they propose.
53000 mi
US $89
I bought new wheels to replace nissan corroded wheels. Cost $580.00 plus installation cost of $82.00. My cost, no refund from Nissan.
Car was jerking when getting on/off the gas, and making a clunking noise when going over bumps. Engine subframe/radiator support rusted through. Mechanic cut away rusted bits and welded new steel in.
From the day I bought the car - the front has chipped more than any vehicle I've ever owned... The rest of the paint job seems fine but the front of the hood chips constantly.
Rear wheel wells, inner fenders. Both sides rusted out. Repaired and painted.
112220 mi
C $472
New radiator support had to be manufactured and installed. It was rusted out.
136000 mi
US $110
sunroof popped open and had to be forced close manually by detaching the motor.
161820 mi
C $600
Bodywork at the front, it was badly rusted.
211800 mi
C $100
welded 6 rusted through holes, avg size 4x5 cm in the rear driver side.
163000 mi
US $20
Water leak in trunk. Resealed taillights and applied sealant under trunk weatherstripping. Water leak still present. Origin currently unknown.
190000 mi
US $10
Water leaking into trunk. Caused by a wreck with a previous owner. Applied silicone to leaking areas. Now monitoring areas for further leakage and other areas for leaks not yet found.
191000 mi
US $100
Rear deck rattled with factory Bose sub woofer. Applied sound insulation to entire deck and sub woofer mounts as well as inside seat belt mounts.
Fog lamps - one casing broken, wanted $200+ to replace. Replaced light bulb in other casing, didn't work, wanted $90 diagnostic fee to troubleshoot, gave them the bulb back.
151000 mi
US $500
Also had large sections of clearcoat on the front left panel peel. Touched up, but almost immediately peeled off again.
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