10 things I hate about my 5th gen
#1
10 things I hate about my 5th gen
This is a common subject discussed in automotive related videos on YouTube and I think it would be fun to see what issues you have with your 5th gen, I'll start.
1. It's an automatic.
2. My brake rotors are warped and cause steering wheel vibration during high speed braking.
3. My 5th gen is a California compliant car.
4. My hood latch is a little lose and I can see movement at highway speeds with a head wind.
5. The steering wheel is not perfectly aligned with the wheels.
6. The steering wheel is too large.
7. My car stereo will, on occasion, switch from fm to am for no apparent reason.
8. I have only averaged 17mpg combined.
9. The rubber gasket, for lack of a better term, around my gear selector has lifted up at one corner.
10. There is a small chip in my windshield directly in front of the drivers seat, visible only after detailing the windshield.
1. It's an automatic.
2. My brake rotors are warped and cause steering wheel vibration during high speed braking.
3. My 5th gen is a California compliant car.
4. My hood latch is a little lose and I can see movement at highway speeds with a head wind.
5. The steering wheel is not perfectly aligned with the wheels.
6. The steering wheel is too large.
7. My car stereo will, on occasion, switch from fm to am for no apparent reason.
8. I have only averaged 17mpg combined.
9. The rubber gasket, for lack of a better term, around my gear selector has lifted up at one corner.
10. There is a small chip in my windshield directly in front of the drivers seat, visible only after detailing the windshield.
#3
Many things can cause poor mileage on an older car. Start with proper tire pressure, new air filter, tune up and some fuel cleaner like Techron.
As far as the other stuff -- Replace the windshield, brakes, get an alignment.
As far as the other stuff -- Replace the windshield, brakes, get an alignment.
#4
#5
How much fuel cleaner should I use to expect a noticeable improvement in fuel economy?
#6
in no particular order to try and get this thread back on track
1. driver seat is ripped
2. 4x4 mode
3. not a 5.5
4. seatbelt dirty af
5. going to need tires soon
6. dents/dings/scrapes/
7. shifter trim/other plastics are all wonky/goo'd up
8. maximas are boats
9. dat stock stereo
10. dat stock everything
1. driver seat is ripped
2. 4x4 mode
3. not a 5.5
4. seatbelt dirty af
5. going to need tires soon
6. dents/dings/scrapes/
7. shifter trim/other plastics are all wonky/goo'd up
8. maximas are boats
9. dat stock stereo
10. dat stock everything
#7
i have a similar hood vibration so i'm ordering 2 of these. i'll let you know if it works out.
#8
http://charlottenissanparts.com/niss...partcode=62840
i have a similar hood vibration so i'm ordering 2 of these. i'll let you know if it works out.
i have a similar hood vibration so i'm ordering 2 of these. i'll let you know if it works out.
#15
MAF or primary O2 sensor would be the most likely cause of poor fuel economy. When the mafs go bad they tend to read as if there's a lot more air and the ECU consequently dumps more fuel. You should see like 17 city in bad conditions, definitely not combined.
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Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 04-17-2016 at 01:56 AM.
#16
This is a common subject discussed in automotive related videos on YouTube and I think it would be fun to see what issues you have with your 5th gen, I'll start.
1. It's an automatic. - should have bought a manual
2. My brake rotors are warped and cause steering wheel vibration during high speed braking. - go get them fixed
3. My 5th gen is a California compliant car. - suck it Cali!
4. My hood latch is a little lose and I can see movement at highway speeds with a head wind. - adjust the rubber bumpers
5. The steering wheel is not perfectly aligned with the wheels. - get an alignment
6. The steering wheel is too large. - most women find this a plus
7. My car stereo will, on occasion, switch from fm to am for no apparent reason.- conduct a seance
8. I have only averaged 17mpg combined. - driver slower lead foot
9. The rubber gasket, for lack of a better term, around my gear selector has lifted up at one corner. - i have a manual so IDK
10. There is a small chip in my windshield directly in front of the drivers seat, visible only after detailing the windshield. - get that fixed at any auto parts store
1. It's an automatic. - should have bought a manual
2. My brake rotors are warped and cause steering wheel vibration during high speed braking. - go get them fixed
3. My 5th gen is a California compliant car. - suck it Cali!
4. My hood latch is a little lose and I can see movement at highway speeds with a head wind. - adjust the rubber bumpers
5. The steering wheel is not perfectly aligned with the wheels. - get an alignment
6. The steering wheel is too large. - most women find this a plus
7. My car stereo will, on occasion, switch from fm to am for no apparent reason.- conduct a seance
8. I have only averaged 17mpg combined. - driver slower lead foot
9. The rubber gasket, for lack of a better term, around my gear selector has lifted up at one corner. - i have a manual so IDK
10. There is a small chip in my windshield directly in front of the drivers seat, visible only after detailing the windshield. - get that fixed at any auto parts store
11. Steering radius
12. Oil burning
#17
This is for my 02
1. Oil burning
2. Turn radius compared to my 00
3. Still have pre cats
4. both fog lights are cracked
5. I don't have a OEM wing
6. my hood bumpers are non existent
7. Autotragic
8. Stock BOSE isn't loud enough
9. Solid rear axle
10. Did i mention i still have pre cats?
1. Oil burning
2. Turn radius compared to my 00
3. Still have pre cats
4. both fog lights are cracked
5. I don't have a OEM wing
6. my hood bumpers are non existent
7. Autotragic
8. Stock BOSE isn't loud enough
9. Solid rear axle
10. Did i mention i still have pre cats?
#20
I agree with the rear calipers pain... after rebuilding mine and only lasting about 15,000K I end up replacing those with the rebuild units from the parts store... well worth the lifetime warranty and not having to deal with repairing those ever again. Rust... sure I fixed the rear fenders about 4 years go and everything looked great now its back to where it started. Lower radiator support is not that big of deal... May be because I replaced it twice.. once on my 2000 and once my 20th? you are correct... the A33 will never be a sports car but the look on some sports car owners face after they have a really hard time keeping up with my quarter of a million mile 4 door grocery getter - priceless
#21
I agree with the rear calipers pain... after rebuilding mine and only lasting about 15,000K I end up replacing those with the rebuild units from the parts store... well worth the lifetime warranty and not having to deal with repairing those ever again. Rust... sure I fixed the rear fenders about 4 years go and everything looked great now its back to where it started. Lower radiator support is not that big of deal... May be because I replaced it twice.. once on my 2000 and once my 20th? you are correct... the A33 will never be a sports car but the look on some sports car owners face after they have a really hard time keeping up with my quarter of a million mile 4 door grocery getter - priceless
#22
#23
1. driver seat leather is ripped on side by switches so can see when door is open
2. up volume on steering wheel changes radio station
3. gas mileage rarely gets above 22
4. rust
5. rust
6. rust
7. rust
8. rust
9. rust
10. rust
that said I love my max
2. up volume on steering wheel changes radio station
3. gas mileage rarely gets above 22
4. rust
5. rust
6. rust
7. rust
8. rust
9. rust
10. rust
that said I love my max
#24
It really is a love / hate situation with these friggin' cars.
1. Rust
2. Shifter is vague and feels cheap
3. Engine is a ticking time bomb (this covers disintegrating converters, bad piston rings and oil burning)
4. Turning circle
5. Rattle under dash that I CAN NOT FIND
6. Subwoofer rattles the interior
7.Creaking clutch pedal / clutch fork / TO bearing
8. Rear Calipers
9 Core support
10. Constantly chasing clunks, bangs and rattles in suspension
We can only post 10?
**** ... why is it we like these cars again?
1. Rust
2. Shifter is vague and feels cheap
3. Engine is a ticking time bomb (this covers disintegrating converters, bad piston rings and oil burning)
4. Turning circle
5. Rattle under dash that I CAN NOT FIND
6. Subwoofer rattles the interior
7.Creaking clutch pedal / clutch fork / TO bearing
8. Rear Calipers
9 Core support
10. Constantly chasing clunks, bangs and rattles in suspension
We can only post 10?
**** ... why is it we like these cars again?
#25
It really is a love / hate situation with these friggin' cars.
1. Rust
2. Shifter is vague and feels cheap
3. Engine is a ticking time bomb (this covers disintegrating converters, bad piston rings and oil burning)
4. Turning circle
5. Rattle under dash that I CAN NOT FIND
6. Subwoofer rattles the interior
7.Creaking clutch pedal / clutch fork / TO bearing
8. Rear Calipers
9 Core support
10. Constantly chasing clunks, bangs and rattles in suspension
We can only post 10?
**** ... why is it we like these cars again?
1. Rust
2. Shifter is vague and feels cheap
3. Engine is a ticking time bomb (this covers disintegrating converters, bad piston rings and oil burning)
4. Turning circle
5. Rattle under dash that I CAN NOT FIND
6. Subwoofer rattles the interior
7.Creaking clutch pedal / clutch fork / TO bearing
8. Rear Calipers
9 Core support
10. Constantly chasing clunks, bangs and rattles in suspension
We can only post 10?
**** ... why is it we like these cars again?
#27
Compared to the competition in those same years these are a great bang for the buck and last a while. They can still be had for cheap aswell (got mine for 500). The same years Acura's where great, if you didn't have an automatic. Those things were literaly made of glass and fluids. God I hated mine.
With the Maxima ... Big horsepower, GREAT looks and a six speed gearbox. Hell, lots of room too. I had a '99 - it was bulletproof. That's why the '03 pisses me off. I was hoping for the same but with more power and an extra gear. Which I got, minus the reliability.
#28
I've heard about that. What is it that actually caused them to fail?
With the Maxima ... Big horsepower, GREAT looks and a six speed gearbox. Hell, lots of room too. I had a '99 - it was bulletproof. That's why the '03 pisses me off. I was hoping for the same but with more power and an extra gear. Which I got, minus the reliability.
With the Maxima ... Big horsepower, GREAT looks and a six speed gearbox. Hell, lots of room too. I had a '99 - it was bulletproof. That's why the '03 pisses me off. I was hoping for the same but with more power and an extra gear. Which I got, minus the reliability.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 04-18-2016 at 02:27 PM.
#30
I've heard about that. What is it that actually caused them to fail?
With the Maxima ... Big horsepower, GREAT looks and a six speed gearbox. Hell, lots of room too. I had a '99 - it was bulletproof. That's why the '03 pisses me off. I was hoping for the same but with more power and an extra gear. Which I got, minus the reliability.
With the Maxima ... Big horsepower, GREAT looks and a six speed gearbox. Hell, lots of room too. I had a '99 - it was bulletproof. That's why the '03 pisses me off. I was hoping for the same but with more power and an extra gear. Which I got, minus the reliability.
#34
1. Rear quarter panel rust-brutal, getting body work soon
2. Radio-volume **** sometimes doesn't work, randomly swithces chanels and from fm to am or vice versa
3. Ride height-easy fix
4. FWD
5. Driver's seat has rips
6. Brakes-new ones going on soon
7. Odd suspension noises-come and go
8. Gas tank door and trunk will not open from the lever-trunk will only open by key and gas door needs one person pulling latch and another person applying pressure to gas door. Can't get gas alone which sucks!
9. Gas mileage could be better
10. Car is large but that doesn't really matter to me
2. Radio-volume **** sometimes doesn't work, randomly swithces chanels and from fm to am or vice versa
3. Ride height-easy fix
4. FWD
5. Driver's seat has rips
6. Brakes-new ones going on soon
7. Odd suspension noises-come and go
8. Gas tank door and trunk will not open from the lever-trunk will only open by key and gas door needs one person pulling latch and another person applying pressure to gas door. Can't get gas alone which sucks!
9. Gas mileage could be better
10. Car is large but that doesn't really matter to me
Last edited by DFry97; 04-19-2016 at 02:52 PM.
#35
We had 61" last year and it didn't even rain for half of summer. I love storms and snow, but it's terrible for ****ty metal.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 04-19-2016 at 02:57 PM.
#36
https://maxima.org/forums/off-topic/...ml#post9106105
Average for here is 57.7" per winter.
Last edited by NmexMAX; 04-20-2016 at 07:21 AM.
#37
Lol this was Monday morning here:
https://maxima.org/forums/off-topic/...ml#post9106105
Average for here is 57.7" per winter.
https://maxima.org/forums/off-topic/...ml#post9106105
Average for here is 57.7" per winter.
#38
Just a garbage design overall. When my Accord's tranny went, the car shuddered violently shifting from 1st to 2nd. The shop let me watch when they tore it apart and the clutch packs were burnt to hell. Even with regular fluid changes, those things were destined to fail. It's funny because Honda made solid transmissions up until the mid-90s. They had firmer shifts which customers complained about so Honda redesigned them to shift more softly. That's when all the problems began.
Last edited by mclasser; 04-20-2016 at 11:23 AM.
#39
#40
Lol this was Monday morning here:
https://maxima.org/forums/off-topic/...ml#post9106105
Average for here is 57.7" per winter.
https://maxima.org/forums/off-topic/...ml#post9106105
Average for here is 57.7" per winter.
We don't get much snow, either (17" avg), but we sure as hell get a lot of rain. But these IDIOTS spray brine everywhere even when it's not going to snow. They do it just for fun to waste money, apparently (seriously, we didn't get a flake and/or air/ground temps were way above freezing and they just spray it on like a road bukkake). To top it off, they'll do it 3-4 days ahead (impossible to predict snow at that range here), so even if it snows, it just blows away and they bukkake it some more.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 04-20-2016 at 01:14 PM.