Outstanding video! I have a 2006 Maxima (I am original owner) with 210,000 miles and have had all of these issues. Overall great car for the last 16 years and will easily make 300,000 miles.
I also have a 2006 Maxima SE with 255,000 miles! I just dropped in a new engine 2 weeks ago and love how easy these cars are to work on as well. My old engine had the timing chain issue and I had some stuff "rigged" on it over time. It also had 2 previous owners. I always assume that if a car has had 3 or more owners, at least 1 or more of them are not going to do things properly. It was just much better and cheaper for me to drop a new VQ35DE engine in. Doing a Road Trip to this summer for my GF birthday :). Look forward to getting another 250,000+ miles out of it over the years as it is in perfect condition now. JUST REMEMBER EVERYONE, CHANGE YOUR OIL EVERY 3000 MILES, 3 MONTHS OR 1000+ MILE ROAD TRIP :D. I rather change it too early than too late LOL. That timing chain ain't no joke to fix either. Super difficult to fix at home and any half-decent mechanic will charge more than entire engine is worth to do this.. Much cheaper & better for Engine swap (VQ35DE).
4 1/2 years ago I bought an 07 as my first car, wow, impressive how this car has been holding up, yes I changed the ac compressor, alternator, spark plugs, etc. But overall I love my maxima.
I got a 2006 6 speed from the original owner with 67k miles last year. They've done some of those things. This is by far the best and most fun car to drive that I've ever had.
@@mrtchiube I paid $4500 but that was November 2020 so that price doesn't really mean much now lol. I had someone offer me 7500 a few weeks ago but I'm not selling this car lol
@@mastahc411 six speed is so rare its actually a decent car as a manual you wont have to worry constantly about the 07 to 08 cvt breaking. manual would be so fun too
I have an 04 maxima that has 194k. I've had it since 62k miles and I've had to buy a new Trans at 103k but overall it's still running good. Besides the basic maintenance, it's been reliable
I have a 2007 Maxima and yes I have had all these problems except the timing chain. Another issue people have with these cars is the cvt transmission they don’t hold up.
I have an 2007 Maxima and I heard a whining sound similar to an alternator going bad. I had the tensioner changed and the the noise went away. I also change the alternator. I have 280,000 miles on it now. It's a good car just make sure not to go to Firestone to diagnose any problems they will make you change things just to make money. Find a local mechanic.
My previous 04 Maxima SL had all the issues except timing chain. Had it for 6 years until i couldn’t deal with the constant repairs. I’ve had my ‘16 Maxima Platinum for over a year now and it’s been bliss
Yes!! The trashy power steering pump- high pressure hose leak 9 times out of 10! I have a 2008 and pretty much have had every issue plus some. I had so many problems, I taught myself how to fix cars because I couldn't afford to take it anywhere. But now I can just about rebuild engines
I guess I'm lucky I only have to replace the worn tensioner that was a defect from Nissan. Oh n my cd player stopped working but idk the last time I used cds lol
I have an 07 Maxima SE with the CVT Transmission ..... 91.000 trouble free miles ( AC Low Pressure Hose replaced by me at 60.000 miles before it leaked). Full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil at first oil change and ever since, done every 4 months regardless of mileage at home at a cost of $105 dollars a year . Power Steering and brake fluid drain and fill & bleed & a complete CVT Fluid change done every 30.000 miles with Amsoil Full Synthetic CVT Fluid (Pan drop on the first change to clean out break in wear metals ) 12 quarts each time via the transmission cooler return line via it's own pressure for it's self flush while adding through the dip stick at a cost of $155 dollars every 30.000 miles . Just changed the belts and every rubber hose in the car at 90.000 miles .....$1470 dollars on Oil Changes and $465 on Power steering ,Brake & CVT fluid over 14 years and passing the car onto my Daughter in October . Treat it right , maintain it , NEVER LET THE OIL get below half way on the dipstick (I don't burn a drop) and it is a great car .
Great video. Dealt with all of these issues in my 04 maxima. Want to add: fuel pressure regulators can go bad and u may have trouble starting or have a fuel smell if u turn vents on after startup. Also the VIAS butterfly valve goes out commonly and throws CEL and code p1800- just buy a VIAS block plate and block the ends of vacuum lines. If ur mufflers rot out, ebay catback is $300 shipped versus paying that per muffler OEM.
My 05 Ti-L has done only 105 original kilometres. I have had to replace 2 leaky tappet covers, 2 high pressure power steering hoses and repaired an air-conditioning leak. I love the car it is so nice to drive, however as the mechanic said engine and transmission oil changes must be done sooner rather than later. I serviced my transmission at 90,000 kilometres, next service will be at 30,000 as the sludge build up was very thick on the trans pan. My engine oil ran low on one occasion albeit briefly, luckily I have no timing chain issues and the engine is super quiet and super smooth. Not a car recommended for low maintenance owners.
I have a 2004 Maxima with 120,000 5 spd one owner. Drives fine and it's in really mint condition but that starting noise bothered me. Thanks to this video I already have a clue as to what the issue is.
Changing the oil has nothing to do with it; all comes down to bad design & luck of the draw. I was lucky that my 07 was still under warranty when I heard the infamous timing chain noise. She's had her oil changed faithfully.
Great video! Straight and to the point. I have experienced all these issues and fixed them except timing chain tensioner/guide. I still hear the guide rattling noise ever so slightly and goes away after I let up on the gas. At 200K miles, so far so good. Thanks you 1A AUTO for ALL YOUR amazing videos!
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I’m actually a bit shocked that you didn’t mention CVT transmission problems. Based on my research, that seems to be the most common problem these cars have.
Not until recently has my 08 Maxima needed a new power steering pump because it's leaking. I have had to change the cam shaft sensor which is the only major thing that has gone wrong since I bought it. Considering my car is 15 years old it has held up well I think
I watched this video and I’m pleased with this guy tips ! Liked the way he explained step by step with clear explanations. Thanks for sharing your tips 👍👍👍😀
The automatic transmissions are known failure points as well. Also, 3,000 mile oil changes... People following the owner's manual will be freaking out.
I got a 05 max 205k miles it drives perfect besides the abs is out which cruse control and speed odometer dont work and sometimes i got to shut it off and restart it to fix its sluggish problem it has sometimes like its getting way to much fuel but besides that i would take it anywhere.
I remember that color . How many miles do you have on the vehicle I have an 04. 6 speed manual as well a pewter color with a 155000 miles I replaced the Cam shaft censor and 1 catalytic converter that's been the biggest issue so far
Mine is 04. Been through the camshaft and crankshaft sensor only twice in 8 years. Timing chain guides 4 times. And replaced the entire suspension once. Everything else works perfectly fine 🤷🏽♂️
Oh yea my camshaft sensors went out causing intermittent limp mode. Those connectors getting oil on them is also a problem. I also have the timing chain guard slid out of place. The sound is a dead giveaway but switching to a thicker oil seemed to help.
1.Transmission 2.Unified meter due to coins being placed on the dash screen that falls in. 3. Control arms 4. Brake calipers go bad. 5. Sunroof glitches. 6. Dome light master switch goes bad 7. At least one Window get stuck
I got a 2008 Maxima. It runs good. But the tick sound starting I here that. Let me know how to deal with that problem. Love this car. 138k she's going ok. Just needs maintenance.
After buying a used Nissan Maxima 2005 and replacing the radiator and the transmission it only lasted 24 hours running in good condition with a motor oil lick. After the 24 hour it turned off on me while driving it on the highway and never turn on again…. The mechanic said they couldn’t find the problem which won’t let the car turn back on. What do you think about my situation??
you mightve had a leak on your starter maybe after changing oil trans or any fluids and a accidental leak on the starter could make the car go from 100 to 0 in secs or alternator could be bad
You guys have given me great info in the past. In all honesty. If I love my 2007 Maxima and it has only 115k miles but the trans is bad, is it worth it, to replace it ????? The mechanic said "transmission, engine mount, sway bar and radiator" = Is it a lost cause ?
i have a problem where my 05 maxima starts fine when it’s cold but once it’s hot it starts revving high and the shifter bangs when switching P to D or D to R etc.
I've owned two 2004 Nissan maximas one thing you forgot to mention were the transmissions and the valve bodies being an issue and having to block off passages with a kit sold on the internet my first one did it very badly and I went on the internet and it's a typical problem of these transmissions on the 3.5 motor transmissions anyways
I have a 2006 an I can’t figure out why the cooling fans want cut on. I have changed all fuses and relays, is there a sensor that will keep them from working
I have a 2007 Nissan Maxima with the codes p0420 and p0430 and I’ve took it to my machanic and they only put two spark plug non fouler on the bank 2 oxygen sensor so the codes won’t show and have the car back to me and said the transmission is going out because it won’t go past 20 mph, but when I lookup the codes it pops up catalytic converters. I need to know if I need to by new catalytic converters for the codes or get a new transmission?
My 2008 Nissan Maxima, "Camshaft position sensor Bank #2" is malfunctioning and need to be replace. Do I need to replace both sensor? or just Bank #2. Please advise!
+Jonathan Abercrombie We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Every transmission is a bad one when you don’t get ya damn fluids changed...Some of you just need a Toyota becuz there the only cars that’ll drive 200k miles without one damn transmission service and be ok
Unfortunately I've been having an issue with my abs system. Abs, tcs off, brake, and slip lights are all on and systems disengaged. I've installed new sensors, replaced the abs module(used) still the same problem. Abs module hums for about 5 seconds when key is turned to the on position
+Arthur Jones We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Hi, Question I have a 04 6Gen. NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5v6 I just bought a brand new battery today, had the alternator tested an came back 100% fine. Thought the new battery would fix my issue, it didn't as soon as I start the vehicle it dies rite out I'm thinking of many sencers it could be But No engine light is coming on so I can't pin point exact part I need. I'm think that it could be IACV IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE or THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR how can I tell what I need exactly with no engine light coming on ?
Hey I have an issue with my 04 Maxima. My thermostat is going up to hot but then goes back to its regular pos. It smokes on the passenger side at times but my check engine light isn't on. Also my car will drive for a while & then will shut down. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Something like that happened to my 2004 it turns out that my alternator was completely fried and it was ruining on the battery alone and the car wouldn't go more than 10mph or just shut down completely
My 05 3.5 maxima is good in 1st revs great but no power over 60mph if you floor it. is happy at 2000 revs but 3-6 is gutless, has new plugs, good oils, made a noise when passing and now drones if you accelerate to hard
+F B We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I have a 5th generation Maxima and my break and battery light come on but they go off. There's no pattern to it like accelerating sometimes it goes off other times it doesn't. I've checked the wiring physically and I can't figure out what's loose or what connections bad. When those two are lit on my warning lights I disconnect the positive and the car dies. But when the lights are off I take the disconnected positive and it's car still runs
My husband's friend is trying to sell it to my husband as a gift to me, how do I convince him not to get it? Just don't want to deal with all this problems, reading the comments...hmm
