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1999 Nissan Maxima Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Ignition Coils and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages. Failure of the Ignition Coils can cause the engine to run rough, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Failure of the EGR valve passages may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to replace the Ignition Coils is estimated at $471.61 for parts and $65 for labor. The cost to clean the EGR Valve Passages is estimated at $40 for parts and $195 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Moderate Problems
