1992 Nissan Maxima GXE review from North America
"Decent looking cars with lots of electrical problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The problem that pisses me off the most is the fuel injectors. The car runs rough then misfires with the check engine light on. If I wiggle the injectors on the engine, the car goes back to normal. It's junk. $700 to fix. Maybe next paycheck?
At 199,000 miles my transmission went out and cost $1,100.
At 195,000 miles the radiator blew and cost $120 to fix.
At 200,000 miles my front shocks bottomed out and cost $150. I put them on myself.
My wheel bearings and axles were bad and cost $400 to fix.
The water pump went out at 204,000 miles.
Most of the interior electrical components have problems!
The electric window switches, back window regulators and lumbar seat switches have all almost gone out. Cost is more than $300.
The turn signal switch turns on my high beams when I make a turn!! Cost was about $80 to fix.
Alternator went out at 224,000 miles.
My car is gray and the bumpers were faded to a bumble bee yellow. I repainted it myself, but I have seen this problem on many other Maxima's.
General comments?
These cars have a lot of problems with the injectors. They should have a recall. My friend and some co-workers have these cars with the same exact problems and even less miles. Maybe I am lucky.
Overall the car is comfortable and most of the problems are small so the car is reliable. Costs lots of $$ to maintain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 188000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 227100 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2003 |

