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Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
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 1621 repairs.
Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 328 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
| 43 mi | Blind spot monitoring system stopped working, sensor malfunction |
| 50 mi | Battery didn't hold a charge, replaced under warranty. |
2016 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Remote start would not work sometimes since delivery of car. took multiple trips before able to reproduce in front of tech. They had to reseat the body control module. Front door sensor was not registering door open most of the time. Took multiple trips before able to reproduce in front of tech. They replaced the door sensor | |
| 9000 mi | Driver memory system kept losing setting, tech was unable to reproduce. XM Radio would lock up for up to 5 minutes when car is started. all other functions (ipod,radio) worked fine while it was locked up and the XM radio would say no signal but you can here the station, tech ordered wrong radio, lost backup cam |
| 14000 mi | Replacement radio had older mad data sd card. New card caused radio to reset all setting. Later on that day radio would not boot. Dealer had to put the old one back in. Waiting for new card to come in they think it was the wrong version |
| 18000 mi | Reflash for passenger air bag. |
| 27000 mi | A/C system recharged |
| 15000 mi | Seat memory intermittently loses settings. Repair attempt failed. Still working on repair. |
| 15500 mi | Dealer replaced memory seat pcb. Symptoms have lessened, but not completely gone. |
| 22000 mi | 3 times the audio/nav system would shut off while driving and the car needed to be stopped, turned off and back on. Right rear speaker buzzes at loud bass. |
| 30000 mi | Radio still crashing, requiring restart of the car. The early warning front collision system would give false alarms of an impending collision, usually just with a flashing warning and beeping, but one time, hit the brakes on an empty highway. |
| 32000 mi | Tire pressure receiver and sensors replaced. Still faulting. |
| 5000 mi | Drivers side aux light not working. No power to 12v outlet. |
| 22000 mi | Warranty repair on rear drivers side door and gas door lock solenoids. Aux lighting and 12v repaired. |
| 27900 mi | Front headlight assembly had to be replaced, LED lighting stopped working on passenger side. |
| 6000 mi | Odd smell from A/C system after it is turned off - smells like a combination of mildew and paint. Dealer performed no fix. |
| 16000 mi | No xm signal. Issue persisted for months. Dealer attempted to first replace head unit. More months went by, dealer finally agreed to replace antenna which resolved issue. Seat memory stopped working. Moisture leak in fog lights |
2013 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 55000 mi US $650 |
needed new system |
2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 5000 mi | Driver Window regulator replaced under warranty. |
| US $139 | replaced battery |
| 5000 mi | Battery has died four times since new and the car had to be jumped each time. Each time the battery failed, the car had been sitting for several days, started ok,proceeded to drive with ac and head lights on. Next start the battery was dead |
| 9000 mi | Battery failed |
| 33000 mi US $200 |
Washer fluid pump didn't work. |
| 90000 mi US $950 |
A dead battery on a hot day had me bring to shop, expecting a simple replacement. Dealer diagnosed a bad diode (of three?) in alterator leading to OV and liekly premature failure for new battery. Learned that in order to repalce alternator it is required to remove AC compressor (!!!!). Online research showed this to be true, so went ahead with whole package. The dealer has treated me will in past, so am choosing to not doubt diagnosis. |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Headlight and fog light replacement, passenger side |
2011 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| In really cold weather the cars push button start would not respond. The car went into ACC mode and stuck. All attempts to resolve the problem didn't help. After the bat died and the system rebooted all has been well. Dealer has no idea why. |
| 11000 mi | a few issues with GPS and a software re-load |
| 24700 mi US $135 |
Battery was defective from factory. |
| 36000 mi | Blown fuse, was replaced |
| 18000 mi | The battery died three times in March. Completely drained and would not start - had to be jumped each time. Had to have two new batteries put in and had the brake light switch and the starter switch replaced. |
| 15000 mi US $300 |
Navigation was not picking up satellites. It was sent to the Nissan Factory and they did a hard reboot and they said it was working, and haven't has any trouble with since then. |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
replaced original battery |
| 81000 mi | Heated switch broke. Was told had to tear apart to see what was needed so declined repair for now |
2010 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 34800 mi | air bag sensor was defective on right side airbag. fixed in 4 hours. |
| 8000 mi | Heated seat switch was ordered, due to the light being intermittent. Never installed. |
| 16000 mi | Steering wheel motor/presets were not returning to predetermined settings. Dealer could not find any electrical problems and said they would need the car longer to determine the issue. This issue occurs over the course of a week, though. |
| 18000 mi | Had to reset TPMS after replacing battery. |
| 19800 mi | Drivers side seat heat controls shut off after about 1-10 minutes |
| 14300 mi | Seat heater was not working.. Replaced Seat. |
| 21000 mi | Drivers seat heater. Second repair for same malfunction. |
| 13000 mi | The battery discharged for some unexplained reason. This is the second time this has happened. Had the battery jumped by AAA, and took it to dealer. Dealer could not find anything wrong. |
| 15000 mi | Replaced seat cushion heater on passenger side as not heating evenly. Some improvement, but neither heater (driver or passenger) warms up properly in very cold conditions. |
| 32000 mi | Alternator could not keep system up to voltage when all sytems running. This allowed the battery to drain when on ACC after 15 minutes, and the car would not restart due to battery not having enough voltage. |
| 26400 mi | Intermittent malfunction of front passenger power window. Heated Seats not working |
| 28000 mi | Intermittant failure of passenger side front window to respond to switches. Driver's side power window switch replaced for second time, passenger side power window switch also replaced. 6-disc changer began to behave erratically, including the display. Mirror mounted turn signal indiator flashed erratically diring wet conditions. Dealer replaced the turn signal incator (pass. side) |
| 93000 mi | Airbag light kept blinking for a couple of days. Reset it my self. |
| 66340 mi C $20 |
in the last year, I had my 2 hight beams changed, that all when a high beam burs, the day lights stop working,, in canada we have day lights, that,s how I get to know a I have a light burned... |
| 77120 mi | had the battery change in january (14) |
| 79360 mi C $38 |
had a lignt bulb burned, had the two changed, high beem |
| 100000 mi US $700 |
Replace ac compressor |
| 18000 mi | dead battery. |
| 31000 mi US $155 |
Battery replacement. This is the second battery replacement. First one last barely 2 years. |
| 17200 mi | TPMS light came on, found screw in tire. Brought to dealership, was told screw didn't puncture tire, no leak found. Found dead TPMS sensor in different tire, which is why the light came on. Replaced sensor, problem cleared. |
| 31000 mi | Replaced window regulator that was ordered during previous trip. |
2009 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 162600 mi US $600 |
Complete failure of alternator |
| 38300 mi US $100 |
Battery died and I replaced it myself. |
| 49000 mi US $425 |
The electric motor for the steering column stopped working. The steering column would no longer go up when pushing the button. |
| 83000 mi US $760 |
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light would not go out even with tires fully inflated. Dealer replaced 2 TPMS sensors in the wheels. Diagnostic said low battery in the 2 TPMS sensors that were replaced. |
| 23000 mi | Both motors in the steering column were replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $364 |
Required new TPS units. |
| 8000 mi | Air bag light comes on when I am sitting in the passenger seat. I'm a 145lb adult and the light is constantly on telling me the airbag is off. Of course it could not be replicated. I had to take it back with the light on still to get them to fix it. |
| 52500 mi | Replace defective Climate controlled Driver's Seat |
| 112000 mi US $500 |
Climate controlled drivers seat quit working again (4th time) Replaced thermo-sensors in back and seat. |
| 120000 mi US $650 |
Replaced both tilt and telescoping motors in steering wheel assy after both motors quit working. |
| 255000 mi US $830 |
Alternator failed |
| 276000 mi US $90 |
Master window switch replaced after driver window switch broke. |
| 24000 mi | Driver seat heater turns itself off with ambient temperature below 30 degrees. |
| 24000 mi | Driver seat heater shuts down within 2-3 minutes when outside temp is below 30-35 degrees. Dealer installed previously ordered parts to replace lower heater unit. New parts did not correct problem and fix is unknown. |
| 63000 mi US $110 |
2 steering wheel motors failed, one for telescoping wheel and one for up/down positioning. Dealer quoted $1200 to fix. I purchase both motors online for $400 and paid local shop $118 to install. |
| 55700 mi US $120 |
A TPMS sensor failed. After replacing battery, TPMS sensor for one wheel was not being recognized by car system. Problem was low battery voltage on tire sending unit. Battery failed to hold a charge - 2 bad cells diagnosed. |
| 82700 mi | TPMS sensor on one wheel stopped communicating with CPU. Tire dealer reset at no charge. |
| 92000 mi | TPMS sensor failed to read. Sensor reset by tire shop for free. |
| 51000 mi US $540 |
Replaced defective power telescope motor in steering wheel. |
| 53000 mi US $800 |
Replace tilt motor on steering column. |
| 34300 mi | Motor that lifts steering wheel for 'easy entry and exit' had slight squeak. Earlier oiling did not fix, so dealer replaced motor in steering column. Done free for 'customer satisfaction', even though warranty expired a year ago |
| 90300 mi US $550 |
Controller to lock drive side door stopped working. could not open or close door lock with key fob. |
| 168000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced alternator |
| 16000 mi | Auto tilt steering failure, heavy grinding noise - wheel stuck tilted to maximum height. Front strut assemblies missing bushings from factory - recall |
| 35000 mi | Replaced steering wheel motor. Replaced steering wheel motor |
| 56000 mi US $95 |
Battery replaced for the second time since new. I have a friend who has had the same problem twice like myself with his 09 Maxima. |
| 84400 mi C $356 |
Several electrical items were having intermittent failures. Electrical system diagnosed new battery put in |
| 84940 mi C $160 |
HID lights failed. Bulb had exploded |
| 26660 mi | High mount (3rd) brake light not working. Repaired by nissan dealership |
| 56600 mi | door mirrors move when trying to change the view, but will tilt down only sometimes when backing out. |
| 69440 mi C $232 |
Bought tilt motor from Nissan USA for 132 and also a bracket for passenger seat vibration. Downloaded tsb for both online. Paid independent mechanic 100 for about 1.5 hours of labor for both repairs |
| 155000 mi US $960 |
Replaced alternator |
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Replaced dead battery |
| 51200 mi | The telescopic steering wheel motor broke for the second time. I have a 6 year 100,000 warranty, so it was covered. |
| 53000 mi | Automatic tilt steering stopped working, clicks but the steering wheel won't moved. Happened before, was repaired by the dealership. |
| 22500 mi US $72 |
battery failed to hold a charge. Would not start the car after driving for a hour. |
| 56300 mi US $50 |
Failed motor for tilt and telescoping steering column for tilt |
| 47940 mi C $200 |
after florida trip with the car, battery died...regular maintenance has been done at the dealership. seat o.k. for now. |
| 28000 mi | Cell in battery prematurely failed, factory warranty replaced battery |
2007 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 63000 mi US $120 |
replaced Nissan battery again. This time bought a Bosch |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
shop added freon and dye to find a leak. |
| 98000 mi US $35 |
Battery cable connector corroded. |
| 140100 mi US $600 |
compressor for ac; serpentine and power steering pump belts |
| 144000 mi US $185 |
My starter does not always engage, I am actually replacing the starter this weekend. I do not see any problems although Maxima's are generally hart to work on without a lift. |
2006 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $600 |
generator |
| 78800 mi | All head lamps are burned out. Both left and right low and high beam pretty much done. Dealer asking for $550. Ridiculous. Not yet repaired. Running the car on fog lights. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
All of a sudden, bettery died. From 700 cca it came down to 250 cca. Had to replace. It was just 4 years. |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
All of a sudden, come this spring, heat goes up in NJ for a week, my Maxima stops to blow cool air. It is not blowing hot air either. AC vent is throwing somewhat cooler air compared to 87Deg outside. |
| 95200 mi US $100 |
AC was out of charge. After recharging, it seems to be OK, not need to see if it can hold up until next summer. |
| 104000 mi US $350 |
Ac stopped working and O-ring on the compressor was replaced to engage the belt drive with the compressor. |
| 115000 mi US $40 |
Fog lamps blew up. Instead of traditional tungsten bulb is replaced with LED bulb, now it does not work at all. Checked the fuses, relays etc all are OK still cannot find what the issue is. Dealer wants $150 to accept taking a look. |
| 115500 mi US $40 |
I fixed the fog lights. Used the Phillips Crystal ultra. Great bulb. The driver side fog replacement was a piece of cake. But on the passenger side, the access was bad. |
| 137500 mi | Gas guage flipped around backwards. Can never read above empty |
| 140000 mi | Broken gas gauge. |
| 112840 mi C $700 |
A/C pipe leaking: leak diagnostic, replace A/C pipe, evacuate, vacuum, recharge |
| 113440 mi C $70 |
Headlight bulbs burnt-out, fog light burnt-out |
| 130200 mi C $200 |
Replaced AC clutch |
| 169200 mi US $650 |
Compressor pulley froze up and drive belt failed |
| 84700 mi | FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE ENDED UP BELOW THE EMPTY PIN. TOOK OFF INSTRUMENT GAUGE AND MOVED NEEDLE AROUND ABOVE PIN. |
2005 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 84000 mi | CEL, gear shift locked, and brake lights malfunctioned. Radio failed while they had the car. |
| 140000 mi US $900 |
Replaced alternator. First signs of issue were dimming drive lights also brake and charge lights remained on. Replaced AC pump |
2005 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $190 |
Passenger side was flickering, replaced both HIDs myself ($80 ea). Needed to remove front fascia to access headlamp assemblies to change bulbs. Changed fogs and turn signals while I had them off. |
| 174000 mi US $1000 |
Ac compressor clutch seized |
2005 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $268 |
At the same time, the AC would sometimes blow cold air and other times blow warm/hot air either though the AC was on. The AC was leaked down and charged....after the visit this did not correct the issue. |
| 140000 mi US $800 |
AC pump went out. There is a known issue with the high pressure line that Nissan doesn't cover. Line is still leaking, requiring 2 recharges a year. Last I checked, the line is $350-400 |
| 79000 mi US $330 |
Replaced both headlights for a 2005 nissan maxima. The bulb was a projection bulb costing $115 apiece. Took 1 hour of labor at $120/h. |
| 83000 mi US $668 |
replaced leaking low pressure a/c hose; |
| 52000 mi US $90 |
Low freon. Couldn't find aleak. |
| 86000 mi US $550 |
Alternator replaced |
| 132000 mi | climate control, driver's side will not get cold unless i put the ac temp at 60 |
| 48360 mi | coin fell off the shelf in dash display and dropped into computer. Needed replacing. Happens often enough that there's a TSB. The replacement computer came with the hole the coins get in covered in felt tape. |
2004 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 115000 mi US $15 |
Replaced overhead light switch |
2004 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $900 |
The air vent motors were replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $640 |
Alternator and a belt |
2004 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59520 mi | Central locking did not open and close the back doors. Door locks replaced free of charge as there was a known problem with the locks. |
| 140000 mi US $130 |
recharged air conditioning. Included dye in coolant to help ID the slow leak. |
| 157000 mi US $135 |
Replaced motor, window front left door. Window slow & stalled. First try dismantled and lubed window track. Improved, but motor died 3 days later. Time to repair 20 min research, 20 min to lube, 1.5 hr get parts with 20 min install motor. |
| 38000 mi US $350 |
Low pressure air conditioning hose needed replacing due to leak in hose. |
| 77000 mi US $365 |
hose coming from A/C compressor replaced due to leaking vacuum. |
| 58900 mi A $300 |
Central locking system. |
| 91000 mi US $2300 |
replaced actuator in driver control panel. |
| 91000 mi US $2100 |
Motor for front driver window failing |
| 170000 mi US $145 |
Replaced battery |
| 66960 mi C $500 |
motor replaced for sunroof. Problem still not solved as sunroof will not close completely. Dealer will work on it next week |
| 214000 mi US $300 |
replaced passenger window motor and regulator |
| 260000 mi US $812 |
Battery and brake lights came on. |
| 288000 mi | Brake light was on, but no problem was found. Display was faulty. |
2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 119040 mi C $400 |
Drivers side high intensity discharge low beam was burned out. Replaced both low beam headlights as a precaution. |
| 190960 mi C $300 |
Replaced alternator |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2003 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 129580 mi C $180 |
Alternator replaced after only 15,000 km. Mechanic covered parts and most of the labour |
| 198000 mi US $150 |
Replaced alternator |
| 128000 mi US $350 |
Alternator went out. |
| 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. |
2002 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| Failed alternator |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 70060 mi | Car would not go over 2400 RPM. Car put itself in “safe” mode. Used car dealer repaired – only took 30 minutes. Said some wire had come loose. Since then, it’s been fine. He did not charge me anything. |
| 35000 mi | Bose Stereo speaker in drivers door was cutting in and out, was replaced under warranty. |
| 36 mi | Bose System was refusing to play CDs all the way through, was skipping constantly. Replaced free of charge under warranty. |
| 97300 mi US $240 |
Alternator was intermittently ceasing to function causing a sudden loss in power. Serpentine Belt replaced because of slippage. Alternator grounds and plug were corroded. Cleaned lubricated and reinstalled. |
| 162000 mi US $902 |
A/C stopped working, low side pressure was in excess of 140 psi, shop said the compressor was bad. Replaced compressor and dryer, flushed system, refilled with R-134. Air now blows nice and cold. |
| 133000 mi US $365 |
Replaced failed alternator. |
| 135800 mi US $300 |
Blower motor and resistor |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92380 mi C $20 |
Daytime Running Lights (Canadian car) module broken down. Fixed by me. Tracked it to cold solder joint in DRL module. The reapir would cost $400 at a dealer. |
| 130000 mi | Passenger air bag was replaced by dealer for free on 9/2013 due to a recall for free but subsequently went bad and there was no warranty from the factory. |
| 66100 mi US $50 |
The brake pedal switch broke so my brake lights were not illuminating. |
| 92200 mi US $400 |
Gas gauge |
| 158000 mi US $118 |
HID headlight failed; replaced both with Philips HID bulbs. |
| 177000 mi US $93 |
HVAC fan wouldn't run. Discovered broken wire on diode inside fan control amplifier. Replaced fan control amplifier. |
| 157260 mi US $218 |
Starter replaced |
| 1800 mi | Dim check engine light. Dealer replaced instrument cluster under warranty |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Alternator was bad. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Air Bag light on |
2001 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 161000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator blew, 2nd one in two years. MANY other electrical problems over the last 2 years. |
| 119000 mi US $4500 |
Series of repair trips because car would not start then would stall when shift to park. Replaced idle control motor, wiring harness, main computer because wiring had shorted, and finally alternator and battery. |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Alternator went out, had to replace. |
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Starter went out second time |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 153700 mi US $105 |
Airbag light on |
| 162000 mi US $140 |
Starter replaced |
| 86800 mi C $467 |
Driver's side power window switch intermittent operation. Requires new switch - $302+TAX. Decided not to repair. |
| 250000 mi | failing alternator. had been installed one year prior. covered under alternator manufacturer warranty. |
| 270000 mi US $25 |
Driver's side door limit switch broken. Replaced by owner. |
| 336000 mi US $250 |
HVAC/heater blower fan failed. Replaced both regulator and blower motor/fan |
| 55800 mi C $230 |
Replaced failed alternator |
| 71300 mi C $500 |
Replaced failed alternator, and tension pulley. Also cracked windshield replaced. |
| 79440 mi C $120 |
Replaced starter motor and battery. |
| 85560 mi C $600 |
Replaced starter |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 135000 mi US $100 |
Had the Car checked for the AC not working and found it has a broken compressor. |
| 117800 mi C $300 |
Alternator failure. Independent mechanic repaired. I purchased refurbished part. Replaced Alternator. |
| 99000 mi US $950 |
Alternator went dead. |
| 154000 mi US $250 |
Replaced HVAC blower motor due to worn out bearing. |
| 155500 mi US $700 |
Alternator, and Serpentine Belts |
| 146000 mi US $580 |
I had to replace the starter and the battery |
| 78740 mi C $400 |
Alternator fail.. |
| 89900 mi C $100 |
original starter failed---- |
| 61140 mi US $188 |
Replace alternator - not charging/low voltage |
| 100200 mi US $165 |
Alternator failure - low charging voltage. |
| 106000 mi US $24 |
Headlamp low beam out. Replaced both bulbs. |
| 118000 mi | 6 year old battery failed. |
| 114700 mi C $475 |
Car starter died, original from factory - lasted 10 years. Replaced with Bosch. |
| 133080 mi C $520 |
Dead alternator (again after 2.75 years) & need to take out (cut-off) and clean the plug going into the alternator and then reattach back to the car. |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
The alternator died. I had a new (actually pre-owned) one put in. |
| 144500 mi US $300 |
Alternator was failing to charge the battery. |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 173200 mi | brake light switch bad--brake lights didn't light up. part not in stock replaced brake light switch, change coolant, belts airbag warning light came on. was told i need new airbag module at high cost, light ended up going out after 2 days |
| 85700 mi US $241 |
Power windows and sunroof very slow actuation |
| 154000 mi | several minor electrical failures. |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 204200 mi US $700 |
Lower AC line was leaking so it was replaced |
| 46180 mi C $318 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 50840 mi C $325 |
Alternator replaced. Second time within one year. |
| 179800 mi C $550 |
Replace alternator and belt |
| 121000 mi US $730 |
alternator |
| 232000 mi US $410 |
Starter died. It was replace with a new (remanufactured) starter. Alternator failed |
| 97500 mi US $400 |
Starter needed to be replaced. |
| 174400 mi US $180 |
Starter went bad. |
| 152000 mi US $72 |
Replaced driver's side power window motor and regulator. It has been performing poorly for a while (~30k miles). Window required manual assistance to roll all the way to the top (last ~10k miles). I have a factory service manual for my car. |
| 113300 mi US $1097 |
Also speedometer head unit was not registering speed or miles driven. It took 3 weeks to get repaired. |
| 118000 mi US $250 |
starter went out. I replaced the starter. |
2001 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Starter went out, replaced and no problem since. |
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
| 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 |
| 88000 mi US $30 |
Replace headlight bulbs |
| 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. |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
replace alternator |
| 192200 mi US $794 |
Needed new starter motor. |
| 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. |
2000 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 161820 mi C $600 |
Changed pads, coolant, AC refrigerant. |
| 166260 mi C $480 |
Alternator making noise. |
| 87000 mi US $36 |
AC stopped cooling efficiently so R134 was added. |
| 217000 mi US $100 |
Starter replaced |
| 139200 mi US $266 |
Replaced power window motor. |
| 142000 mi US $1562 |
Replaced AC compressor, drier, serpentine belt and other associated parts. |
| 123000 mi US $225 |
Starter failed, replaced Starter. |
| 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. |
| 142000 mi US $400 |
starter was busted, and had to be replaced. |
| 114300 mi US $119 |
Starter failed, replaced it |
| 198900 mi C $500 |
alternator (worn out bearing) |
| 218860 mi C $60 |
Driver side window regulator failed to close the window. |
| 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. |
| 75200 mi US $300 |
starter replaces after car would not start |
| 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. |
| 138800 mi US $715 |
Battery had a bad cell that took out the starter. Also the negative battery terminal cracked in half. |
| 90000 mi | Replaced alternator and, soon afterwards, the alternator harness. |
| 138000 mi US $50 |
Could not disengage from park after vehicle started. Faulty brake switch was replaced. |
| 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) |
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. |
1999 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 193000 mi | changed out starter. Starter was replaced about 4 years ago, was under lifetime warranty at autozone, cost me my labor. |
| 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 |
1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 137000 mi US $100 |
Needs AC repair |
| 126000 mi US $82 |
The starter was working randomly, so I ordered one online and instaled it by myself. |
| 157000 mi US $120 |
Replaced starter. |
1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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. |
| 166000 mi US $1100 |
AC repair, about $600. |
| 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. |
| 92600 mi US $150 |
Alternator started whining and smoking and needed to be replaced. |
| 106020 mi C $600 |
Needed replacement of original alternator. |
| 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 |
| 167000 mi C $300 |
Alternator stopped charging battery at times, was replaced with a rebuilt alternator. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 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. |
1999 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 33000 mi US $600 |
Starter was no longer functioning and had to be replaced. |
1998 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 65720 mi A $300 |
Dashboard lights wont light up, engine lights wont come. |
| 72540 mi | For over a year the HVAC blower sometimes works, sometimes doesn't, not reparing due to costs. |
| 105000 mi US $1350 |
Starter replaced (it had failed completely). |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 247000 mi US $50 |
The rear plate lights were burnt out, but it requires replacement of the mounting bracket to repair. |
| 247000 mi US $20 |
Rear plate light was broken and the socket needed to be replaced. Installed the new parts. |
| 272000 mi | Third brake light burned out. This is attached to the spoiler on the car and is expensive to replace |
| 272000 mi US $20 |
Third brake light wasn't working. replaced a connector in the wiring harness to the light. Repaired one of the LED lights in the third brake light as well. |
| 203700 mi US $200 |
Alternator and battery cable went. No big deal, although the compressor had to be loosened to get the alternator out of the bottom. There is just enough play in the AC lines to get it through |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 160000 mi US $5 |
Rear license plate light needed to be replaced. Screws were rusted and had to be drilled out. Plastic cap had to be cut, no new part available, used glue to reseal cap and new screws to attach back to bumper |
| 91000 mi US $89 |
Replaced Starter, battery ground cable, and spark plugs. Starter output was very weak, and car wouldn't start, and then became flooded. |
| 101000 mi US $75 |
Replaced the Starter |
| 274000 mi | Car would not start. Shop replace wiring at fuse box to engine. |
| 186600 mi US $150 |
A/C system was intermittent. Evacuated system, measured volume and recharged with correct amount. |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 230000 mi US $530 |
Alternator replaced. This makes the third one. This time we also replaced the battery. The original replacement was supposed to be covered by Nissan since there was a full recall for the alternator. Nissan refused to honor the recall for this problem. |
| 240800 mi US $764 |
Here we go again --ANOTHER alternator and battery. This makes the 4th one. Nissan had a recall on the original but refused our claim to fix the problem under the recall notice. The general mgr. states that Nissan is using inferior parts!! |
| 245000 mi US $525 |
replaced starter and battery. |
| 88660 mi C $1700 |
A/C not working |
| 92860 mi C $60 |
Airbag light came on. No problem found after diagnosis. Light reset. |
| 174000 mi US $20 |
Replaced lights in info screen |
1997 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 140700 mi US $250 |
pinhole leak on A/C compressor was repaired using sealant. |
| 83700 mi | Alternator not charging; replaced under warranty. Was originally replaced Nov. 2010 at 106,000 km. |
| 280000 mi US $120 |
OEM starter replaced after 280k miles. Very reliable car. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 147000 mi US $150 |
alternator |
| 144000 mi US $30 |
Replaced starter motor: solenoid was failing intermittently, starting became difficult. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 146000 mi | and bad wiring to fog lights. |
| 141000 mi US $140 |
Replaced starter switch. |
| 203300 mi US $50 |
Passenger window motor went out |
| 182000 mi US $35 |
Serpentine belt idle pulley failed. Replaced part & belt . |
| 153000 mi | Air compressor froze, sending metal into air conditioning system. Replaced expansion valve, compressor, filter, coolant, etc. Took it back for noises. I was told that the radiator fan needed replacing and that was done. It took two hours. The noise continued, so I took it back and was told I would just have to live with the noise and that it couldn’t be fixed. That trip took two hours. I reported this to the regional office and the Regional manager requested that I take it back one more |
| 154000 mi US $1700 |
They said they replaced the expansion valve (again-this time with a genuine Nissan part-at my insistence) and lowered the coolant charge to less than the maximum. It has worked properly and quietly since then. |
| 82300 mi US $350 |
The A/C compressor bearing was rusting and was making a lot of noise. A/C still working fine, but wanted to get it repaired as summer is close. Remanufactured compressor - $350. |
| 83000 mi US $75 |
Headlights left on after key removed indicator was not beeping. Taillights were not functioning, bad wiring. |
| 102000 mi US $600 |
Battery and brake lights blinked and car begin powering down while driving. We were towed to the Nissan dealer and they diagnosed that the alternator was in need of repair. |
| 110000 mi | Fan assembly needed replacing when wrecked. Airbag light on when wrecked. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Replaced starter. |
1996 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 176000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Remote Control Unit with salvaged part. |
| 184500 mi US $600 |
Starter Motor failed and was replace along with Battery. |
1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 153000 mi US $75 |
Starter failed and was replaced. |
| 189000 mi US $50 |
Replaced Starter |
1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 176000 mi US $496 |
Replaced starter |
| 106000 mi US $542 |
Starter failed, towed to shop, installed new starter. |
| 134000 mi US $300 |
towed car, replace starter |
| 172000 mi US $379 |
replaced alternator |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Alternator died 143 for part 168 for labor. didn't repair by self because I didn't feel like removing the engine fan assembly and a/c lines myself |
| 144000 mi US $100 |
A/C not working because refrigerant may be leaking. Mechanic filled the refrigerant and A/C worked for a few days, then stopped working again. |
| 175000 mi US $418 |
Failed starter motor |
| 187900 mi US $350 |
Alternator failed. No warning. Car had to be towed. |
| 186700 mi US $200 |
Blend Control Actuator for the heat/defrost/AC had failed. |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Starter had to be replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $45 |
Replaced one headlight |
1995 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 97340 mi $480 |
Starter Motor failed, required full reconditioning Airbag Warning Light was flashing, as been for 3 months, fixed as at the Auto Electrician, also Warrant of Fitness coming up and would fail in current state |
| 109220 mi $60 |
Airbag Light began flashing again, required reflash to turn it off |
| 228000 mi US $65 |
breakdown due to bad battery connections. |
| 213000 mi US $120 |
Alternator went out, replaced with new one from Advance autoparts |
1995 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 204700 mi €100 |
replaced air-con compressor bearing |
| 187500 mi US $430 |
Replaced alternator. |
1995 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 127000 mi US $60 |
Replaced instrument panel with working one out of a wrecking yard. Odometer was broken when I bought the used car, had to replace the whole instrument panel. Had 126,000 miles on the odometer when purchased last month, has 127,000 currently. |
| 148000 mi US $195 |
Replaced starter with a rebuilt starter. Replaced starter with another rebuilt starter. |
| 189000 mi US $200 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 210000 mi US $451 |
My former mechanic said it would cost $800+ to replace my evaporator. I replaced it for an hour labor and an $65 core. Diagnosed AC leak from earlier DIY evaporator replacement for $80 labor and $20 freon. I had reused an old cross-threaded expansion valve. Will try again with new core and valve. |
| 165000 mi US $54 |
Had to replace the drivers window motor gear box and the passenger window regulator. |
| 172000 mi US $175 |
Alternator went out about 150 miles from home. I was stranded overnight and had to keep getting my battery jumped to get home. I replaced the alternator myself. One rough job as I had to remove the A/C compressor to get the alternator out. |
| 198000 mi US $650 |
Alternator replaced |
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