Please post what problems you have had/have with your maxima (if any)
97 SE Maxima, 65,000 miles
At 57,042 miles I replaced:
1 Whole engine wiring harness that goes to the ECU
2 O2 sensors
1 knock sensor
3 injectors
1 cam sensor
1 brake booster
1 master cylinder
The total $3,500
At 57,042 miles I replaced:
1 Whole engine wiring harness that goes to the ECU
2 O2 sensors
1 knock sensor
3 injectors
1 cam sensor
1 brake booster
1 master cylinder
The total $3,500
97 SE 5-speed with 70K on it.
Recently replaced knock sensor, clutch, right rear brake caliper, and 2 rear wheel bearings. Considering what I do to this car, I couldn't be happier with it's reliabilty.
I had a 98 Civic that was just a commuter car to save money with. I put more money in repairs to that thing in 4 months than I ever have with the Max. Needless to say I sold that POS!
Recently replaced knock sensor, clutch, right rear brake caliper, and 2 rear wheel bearings. Considering what I do to this car, I couldn't be happier with it's reliabilty.
I had a 98 Civic that was just a commuter car to save money with. I put more money in repairs to that thing in 4 months than I ever have with the Max. Needless to say I sold that POS!
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 260
From: Poconos. pa
Re: Please post what problems you have had/have with your maxima (if any)
Originally posted by Smithdogg1
Could you also post what year and model the car is and how many miles it has and if you think it is an overall reliable car, thanks.
Could you also post what year and model the car is and how many miles it has and if you think it is an overall reliable car, thanks.
35k miles
Replaced clutch at 28k cause i burned it bad doin burnouts like an idiot
and my rotors right now are shaking so im either gonna just replace the pads and have em cut or just get new cross drilled ones
other than the rotors no real probs so far
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,530
Power steering leak- loose hose around 60K
Bose CD player skipped when I first got the car at 42K
Oil Pressure Sender unit leaked- $6 fix, no biggie.
I've had numerous problems with my Y pipe but that doesnt count.
My biggest/most expensive problem has been the transmission. I've had busted differential carrier bearings. Blown 2nd gear, getting stuck in reverse, and leakage at the park positional sensor.
Bose CD player skipped when I first got the car at 42K
Oil Pressure Sender unit leaked- $6 fix, no biggie.
I've had numerous problems with my Y pipe but that doesnt count.
My biggest/most expensive problem has been the transmission. I've had busted differential carrier bearings. Blown 2nd gear, getting stuck in reverse, and leakage at the park positional sensor.
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 408
83k miles on a 98 GXE auto
Zero problems so far except for a starter that liked to screech in very cold weather... but I took it apart and greased the planetary gears, and all is good now. It looked good inside, just short on grease. I got to it before any damage was done.
The 'check engine' light did come on 3k miles ago, which indicated a bad oxygen sensor, but I simply reset it... and it has stayed off. Maybe it was a fluke. The car runs perfect.
I did hear a little valve clatter a couple months ago (the wife put cheap gas in it) which could be a bad knock sensor... but the 'check engine' light hasn't come on, and it runs great. (as long as it gets a steady diet of decent fuel)
The car isn't abused, and gets regular maintenance... so I expect it to easily go 200k miles. Of course some parts are eventually going to wear out, but that is to be expected on any vehicle.
These cars are well built. They should last a long time as long as they aren't abused.
Good Luck!
Zero problems so far except for a starter that liked to screech in very cold weather... but I took it apart and greased the planetary gears, and all is good now. It looked good inside, just short on grease. I got to it before any damage was done.
The 'check engine' light did come on 3k miles ago, which indicated a bad oxygen sensor, but I simply reset it... and it has stayed off. Maybe it was a fluke. The car runs perfect.
I did hear a little valve clatter a couple months ago (the wife put cheap gas in it) which could be a bad knock sensor... but the 'check engine' light hasn't come on, and it runs great. (as long as it gets a steady diet of decent fuel)
The car isn't abused, and gets regular maintenance... so I expect it to easily go 200k miles. Of course some parts are eventually going to wear out, but that is to be expected on any vehicle.
These cars are well built. They should last a long time as long as they aren't abused.
Good Luck!
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 247
1. 94,000 miles NOW - starter at about 60,000
2. window regulator at about 80,000
3. few squeaks (maybe from bad stereo install)
Very reliable other than the above (had since new)
- still have original clutch/brake pads
2. window regulator at about 80,000
3. few squeaks (maybe from bad stereo install)
Very reliable other than the above (had since new)
- still have original clutch/brake pads
1 of few unmodded 4G Maxs
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,827
From: Commerce Twp., MI
'98 SE Auto., 75,000 Miles
- Needs a tune-up
- Needs brakes
- Needs belts (still on original belts)
- Needs tires
- Annoying knocking during idle
Other than that, just needs some TLC maintenance-wise, it'll take me well over 100,000 miles
- Needs a tune-up
- Needs brakes
- Needs belts (still on original belts)
- Needs tires
- Annoying knocking during idle
Other than that, just needs some TLC maintenance-wise, it'll take me well over 100,000 miles
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,811
97 SE AUTO
EDITED NOV. 26th 2002
105K Miles
I've replaced:
1 Knock Sensor
1 Injector
1 MAFS (which, I am NOT happy to announce, I did yesterday, but it didn't fix my F'ing problem
)
soon, 1 (hopefully only one) Coil Pack
and other maintenance items...
FLO_BOY
105K Miles
I've replaced:
1 Knock Sensor
1 Injector
1 MAFS (which, I am NOT happy to announce, I did yesterday, but it didn't fix my F'ing problem
)soon, 1 (hopefully only one) Coil Pack
and other maintenance items...
FLO_BOY
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 513
From: Lexington, KY
98 SE with 36,000 miles. So far I've had these problems:
1. Faulty fuel guage
2. MAF sensor
3. TWO front O2 sensors
4. 1 set of brake pads
5. The next thing is probably going to be the knock sensor!
Other than that, no problems!
1. Faulty fuel guage
2. MAF sensor
3. TWO front O2 sensors
4. 1 set of brake pads
5. The next thing is probably going to be the knock sensor!
Other than that, no problems!
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 132
98 SE auto. w/ 101,000
knock sensor @ 70,000 miles
numerous paint chip repairs @ every mileage.
regular maintainance as scheduled (spark plugs, brake pads, etc.)
been lucky so far! BUT i think the transmission is acting up. every time i let off the gas and get back on it pretty quick, i get a little jolt. also, 1st to 2nd shift is pretty rough. i'm not sure if it was always like this.
knock sensor @ 70,000 miles
numerous paint chip repairs @ every mileage.
regular maintainance as scheduled (spark plugs, brake pads, etc.)
been lucky so far! BUT i think the transmission is acting up. every time i let off the gas and get back on it pretty quick, i get a little jolt. also, 1st to 2nd shift is pretty rough. i'm not sure if it was always like this.
1 of few unmodded 4G Maxs
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,827
From: Commerce Twp., MI
'98 SE, Auto., 75,000 miles
So far I have the following problems developing...
- Needs tune-up
- Needs brakes
- Needs tires
- Needs belts
- Annoying knocking during idle
- Midlevel CD/Cassette is starting to skip when I play CD's
- Low idle in "D"
Other than a few maintenance issues, it's still running good. As long as I give my SE some TLC maintenance-wise, it'll last me well over 100,000 miles
So far I have the following problems developing...
- Needs tune-up
- Needs brakes
- Needs tires
- Needs belts
- Annoying knocking during idle
- Midlevel CD/Cassette is starting to skip when I play CD's
- Low idle in "D"
Other than a few maintenance issues, it's still running good. As long as I give my SE some TLC maintenance-wise, it'll last me well over 100,000 miles
