I just checked out this 2003 Maxima SE today (I'm shopping around for a 02-03) and discovered that it had like 4-5 gallons of water in the spare tire well. Owner was surprised to see it himself. There were some wet spots on the side interior of the trunk carpet but not too high. Is this a known problem?

 

no its just that there is a plug underneath that tire that u have to push out and the water will come out

 

I don't get it, how'd the water get in there?

 

Yeah...we still need an explanation, not a temporary solution

 

This is not a typical problem on the Maxima. Most likely spots for the water to come in is from around the tail lights or maybe the trunk lid seal, but unlikely. Good thing, if the car has less than 36k miles, its under warranty. Have the owner get it fixed before buying.

Mike

 

its nothing major...i had a tl and many times i noticed the padding was wet and wen i saw underneath it was like a pool of water....it comes from around the tail lights like kwd2kse said....just pop that little black thing and it wont happen again....

 

had the same problem with my 91 sentra.. water would come in around the taillights.. but more like a cup or two.. not 4-5 gallons worth. You sure he didn't leave the trunk open or something?

 

I had the same problem. I hade 3-4 inches of water in there. rubber that seals truck was unglued.

 

The trunk seal may be bad but since it's a fairly new car it should'nt be bad that quick.However you may check if the car has been in a wreck thus trunk alignment may be off a bit causing water to get in there or from the lights.