2005 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"Never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Knock sensor
Mass air flow sensor
Headlights
Various leaks
Check engine light stays on
Brakes
Clutch
Starter
Air intake
General comments?
Very smooth ride when operational, but stayed in the shop. All told, in a year and a half, spent about $4,000 in repairs. Had to keep fixing things before could even try to sell it. Very disappointing car. On the other hand, my 1994 Accord keeps trucking right along.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | DK Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 176000 miles |
| Previous car | Mini Cooper |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2009 |