1993 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"Not as reliable as I had hoped, but fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering (3 issues -- repaired under warranty before I had the car)
Power door locks (under warranty)
Power windows (under warranty)
Variable Timing Cam (VTC) springs (cause of that clicking sound, only in 1992-1994 engines), eventually got Nissan USA and local dealer to cover the full $1500 cost)
Bose stereo intermittent (piece of junk, not compatible with other systems due to placement of amps at each speaker)
Bose front speaker failed ($125 to replace)
Valve job at 95K (!!!??) carbon in engine
Power window regulator (rear) at 108K
Goes through brakes quickly -- and I am not an aggressive driver.
General comments?
Nice power though not as kicky as the 1991
Very comfortable ride and handling
Interior and exterior look great, especially when clean.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 DE Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2003 |