You guys wont know me as well as the third gen guys ive been living in the forum below for a few years but I just bought a 99 black on black leather se. Unfortunatly its an auto cause my wifeys gotta drive it but ill be buying a 5 speed in a few months. Anything quirky about a 4th gen i need to know. For example i konw the 3rd gen 92-94 se has vtc issues, knock sensor issues and maf issues.....

 

99 = bad coils...

 

98 = alternator recall.

 

hey man I see in the 3rd gen foruum alot when i looking for parts for my 1992. The 99 maximas have mega coilpack issues....more so than the 92 VE. They also have EVAP/emissions ISSUES. Good Luck Most people get used 95-98 coils they are all the same. You can change the knock sesnor without removing the manifold.

 

What about the 1996 Maximas do they have any issues?

 

not bad the coil packs are a snap to change. and thats great news to hear the knock sensor is changable without removing the manifold. Im actually picking up the car on monday night. my 2 hour test drive went well with it so hopefully the coils are ok but we will find out. only thing is i have to get a 2nd key fob cause there is only one. other than that she was runnin good. ill just change all the fluids on tuesday since i dont REALLY know its prior maintenance. man i cant wait to start moddin that car first i want the clear blinkers in the front with amber polarg bulb and the red clear tails next.....

 

for 99s you have to go to the dealer for a 2nd key to be made (due to the microchip) this costs about $100.

Nothing, they're golden

 

97-early 98 have an alternator recall

 

auto trannies shift like grandma.......like said before u might run into coilpack issues

 

welcome to the 4th gen forum mane....enjoy it!

 

96's have odometer freezing problems

 

I've only read one bad thing about the 98s and I already have it fixed

 

well as far as the auto tranny shifting slow its not a big deal my wifes gonna be drivin it most of the time MY maxima will be a 5 speed. as long as it keeps shifting ill be happy a new tranny is expensive. at any rate thanks or the welcome !

 

From what I've heard the 4th gen autos are more reliable than the manuals. Check for leaking tranny oil before and after you test drive it.

 

Nice choice, black on black SE-L

 

95's = no issues other than maintenence because they are the oldest.

 

welcome to the 4th gen forums....everything you'd want to know has been covered in detail. Just search and you'll find it. Trust us.

 

you lucky dog. I want to get one too money just want permit it right now. but one day. maybe before everyone goes to the 5th gens...lol