Nissan Maxima problems

The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common Nissan Maxima problems
Based on the complaints from owners of Nissan Maxima cars, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Malfunction and Failure:
- Owners have reported jerking when shifting, rough gear transitions, vehicle stalling, and slow acceleration, ultimately leading to total transmission failure. This problem is common in 2004-2006 Nissan Maxima models, typically occurring between 90,000 to over 100,000 miles. Some cases have been severe enough to render the cars undrivable, posing safety risks.
- Ignition Coil Failure:
- Failed ignition coils can trigger the check engine light, affecting the engine's performance. This issue is reported in late-model Nissan Maximas and can be a source of concern for owners. While not catastrophic, it can lead to performance issues and the need for timely repairs.
- Power Steering Failure:
- The power steering pressure hose can fail, resulting in power steering fluid leaks. This problem requires the replacement of the power steering pressure hose to resolve the issue.
- Front Seat Wear:
- Front seats in Nissan Maxima cars are known to wear down quickly at the sides, although the exact cause of this problem is unknown. Owners can choose to live with the issue or opt to have the seats re-covered or replaced to address the wear and tear.
- Idling Problems:
- Irregular idling, where the engine does not maintain constant revs, is often linked to a blocked Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Cleaning the MAF sensor can help resolve this issue and restore proper engine performance.
These common problems reported by Nissan Maxima owners highlight key areas of concern that may impact the performance, safety, and comfort of the vehicle. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the Nissan Maxima.
Is the Nissan Maxima a reliable car?
RepairPal gave the Nissan Maxima a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it 9th out of 32 car brands in the same category. The Nissan Maxima suffers from a few common problems, including a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning hose, transmission malfunction and failure, and a faulty front-seat wire harness.
Is 200,000 miles on a Nissan Maxima bad?
In terms of mileage and overall lifespan, you can expect somewhere between 200,000 and 300,000 miles of use from your Nissan Maxima assuming that it is well-maintained and kept in above-average condition.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Maxima?
Nissan Maxima Reliability Problems. Maxima owners have made 1,351 complaints over 31 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 22nd in overall reliability out of 26 Nissan models , with real transmission and engine concerns.
Why did Nissan discontinue the Maxima?
With many modern drivers preferring SUVs and crossovers to sedans, as well as the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, the automaker decided to scale back sedan production to other models, thereby discontinuing the Maxima.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Maxima years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Maxima cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Maxima model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Maxima model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Maxima years
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Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Maxima , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Maxima model years
A total of 351 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Maxima model years
There were a total of 341 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Maxima model years
There were a total of 355 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Maxima model years
There were a total of 16 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 7090 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Maxima . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Maxima vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Nissan Maxima 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-09
- Date Complaint: 2024-10-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3EC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While pulling into a parking space, I heard my engine racing. Immediately, I felt the car lurch forward. To avoid misapplying my foot to the gas pedal, I withdrew both my feet to the floor, next to the seat. The car continued forward at a fast rate. The car stopped going forward after it struck s building. However, the tires kept spinning, especially the front left tire. The engine ran briefly, until it stopped spontaneously. A few days previously, while driving at about 40 miles per hour on level ground, I felt the gas pedal to be unresponsive. Then it quickly reengaged. I mentioned this to my husband and he suggested that there may have been an air bubble in the fuel line. I don't know if the two events are related. Also, possibly related, I stopped using cruise control, because the car would surge and lapse during use. My insurance company is pursuing spontaneous acceleration. I visited my primary care physician the afternoon of the accident and was diagnosed with whiplash.
Nissan Maxima 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-12
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact started losing control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-07
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP6GC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: No matter what speed you’re going it puts itself in false neutral. Abs , traction control comes on battery light flashes. No power steering and will not accelerate. Have almost been ran into and ran over. There is no warning when this happens and not yet find a service department or garage that can fix the problem. Very dangerous especially for a new driver, I bought this car for my daughter. This has happened more than once and now we do not drive the car due to it not being safe. New battery and alternator checks good. Has been scanned for codes several times.
Nissan Maxima 2020
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-31
- VIN: 1N4AA6EV9LC
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Forward collision warning turns on about 20 seconds after the car starts. There was no accident or obstructions to the sensors, this apperas to just be equipment failure on a car with only 30k miles on it.
Nissan Maxima 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-26
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP5HC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning light stays on at the dashboard. Passenger air bag light indicates airbag is off when someone is actually in the seat. This is incorrect.
Nissan Maxima 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP9CC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Since 2018 to present day. I been having difficulties with the visibility from my front windshield at sunny days. The dashboard has this sticky substance that make the dashboard really shinny, and reflect the sun light on the windshield, blocking the view and make it hard to see the road and vehicles. I had to use sunglasses to block this issue, but in some cases this will not improved and can make it worst. I had couple of near miss, and I have to stop driving my car at times to avoid this issue.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-12
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP1GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: This is third time this has happened. I already filled out one, but they have already replaced my altenator. My car worked fine for about a month, and then it did the same thing where I can't excelarate and the car limps at 1 MPH till it eventually shuts off and will not start up. If you jump the car it will work again, but not for long until it does the same thing. On the Nissan Forums alot of people are talking about this same issue, but nothing is being done and the only fix is to find an OEM altenator, but Nissan doesn't make one anymore. This is really starting to become a huge problem.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 1N4AA6APXGC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Alpine Nissan of Denver (2400 W 104th Ave, Denver, CO 80234) where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator had stopped routing electricity after overheating. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the transmission needed to be replaced and related to failure to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB17-039P (Transmission Judder); which was related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800.
Nissan Maxima 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-15
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag warning came on. I took to dealership for diagnostic. There was malfunction with the passenger airbag. Seat coushin needed to be replaced so the “normal” wear and tear airbag would no longer be an issue. Nissan stated this is not a safety concern and all expenses were out of pocket.
Nissan Maxima 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-27
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-29
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5BC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission is slipping it’s a cvt and they’re known for being the worst transmissions. I was entering the highway on a on ramp and I could no longer accelerate past 55 I was near flooring it and you can hear the engine working but the rpm’s are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k over and over. The problem has not been diagnosed professionally. The vehicle has not been inspected professionally.There were no lights on the dash when this began happening and nothing occurred that led up to that situation it was just a normal drive for me and now this happens every other day.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-14
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-27
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP9GC
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2016 nissan, noticed while stuck in traffic on highway on rainy day the vehicle seemed to want to loose power and battery light was coming on. I was able to exit highway an make it home. Later that night while at laundry mat headed to get food the car wouldn't accelerate eventually died an wouldn't start. Next day go to get it towed yet started no problem acceleration was fine alternator voltage was normal range. Few weeks later battery was dead which I have replaced. Alternator voltage still reads normal. I get about 20 minutes driving and battery light pops on eventually soon power steering and traction control goes out then car will die. If leave it few hrs 2-4hr an come back is fine. But can't drive 20min before it is a problem again. Has caused serious finacial strain and still paying for vehicle close to loosing employment it dies everyday then I have to pay for ride home and to go back to get it later. Have gotting stuck in intersection car just stops working. People have almost crashed into me because i cant get it off the road. Electrical or software computer problem somewhere.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-24
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP3GC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: [XXX] this is the exact problem, I couldn't explain it any better. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Maxima 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-30
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-21
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA6EV3NC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at 40 MPH and attempting to stop at a stop sign, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision, side-swiping the vehicle ahead and colliding with 3 light poles before coasting to a complete stop on the shoulder of the roadway. The air bags did not deploy during the impact, resulting in the driver sustaining minor injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact's granddaughter sustained nondescript injuries to her head and knees but did not seek medical treatment. The contact also stated that, though she was made aware that the driver of the other vehicle had reported injuries, the injuries and treatment were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Maxima 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-17
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-17
- VIN: 1N4AA6AP1GC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Alternator loses power and car doesn’t accelerate. Vehicle shuts down and will not start after. When running diagnostics after everything shows fine and after a jump car works again and reads fine. Happens again after driving for 40+ mins
Nissan Maxima 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-18
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-16
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP6EC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The dim lights on the vehicle are very dim, the fog lights are brighter than the dim lights. I’ve replaced the bulbs and headlights and neither fixed the issue. You can barely see in front of the car with the dim lights. It’s very unsafe to drive at night.
Latest 5 recalls Nissan Maxima
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 108 recalls for different components of the Nissan Maxima.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2001
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2002
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2003
- Report Received Date: 2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2020
- Report Received Date: 2020-09-22
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
- Consequence: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
- Model: Nissan Maxima 2002
- Report Received Date: 2020-01-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Latest negative Nissan Maxima car reviews
Latest positive Nissan Maxima car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2022
This is my second Nissan Maxima, and I'm so glad I chose it again! The handling ability is impressive, and it's a very quick and responsive vehicle. I also love the CV transmission, which makes for a smoother ride. Some people may say this car looks like all the other cars out there, but once they drive it, they'll see how unique it is. It's also very roomy inside and provides a quiet ride. Overall, it's a very reliable vehicle.
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Vehicle year: 1995
The wife said it was time to go and so I bought a new SUV. But I have to say, the Maxima that I just traded in was the best car that I have ever owned! I put 187,000 miles on it and all I ever did other than put gas in and routine maintenance was a fan belt and an alternator (both repairs occurred after 100K miles). It had a great ride, great performance, and great style. They don't come any better!
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Vehicle year: 1996
I bought my max '06 and it's still running great with no problems. I actually love driving this car more than my new one. It has 203,500 miles on it and still runs like it's brand new. I'm hoping it will run up to 500,000 miles!
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Vehicle year: 2001
I finally had to let it go at 177000 miles and 14 years old. It sure took a beating and kept on going! I just wish it hadn't become a rust bucket. It started every morning, even on the coldest days, sometimes as low as -05.
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Vehicle year: 2005
Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that you were able to get a great deal on your Maxima! It sounds like it was a super reliable and fast car with plenty of space. While the exterior design may have aged quickly, it's great to hear that the rest of the car was awesome. It's also impressive that you were able to get such good gas mileage on the highway, even after being told it wouldn't happen by the dealership. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Carter Hayes 2025-04-19
Vehicle year: 2004
Although I have owned this car for two years, I have experienced several issues such as the engine mount needing to be changed, a jerk when shifting from reverse to drive, and the air conditioning failing, which required the replacement of the expansion valve. Unfortunately, many of my friends who own the same 2004 Maxima have also encountered similar problems. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this car to anyone and my next vehicle will not be a Nissan.
Lionel Mayer 2025-04-17
Vehicle year: 2005
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my cars. I recently bought a Malibu and a Camry, and I donated both of them while they were still running well. Then, I decided to switch things up and bought a brand new Toyota Sienna, which has been running great at 252K miles. I was really excited to buy the new and unique Nissan Maxima, which is their flagship car. Unfortunately, after 2 years it started breaking down and even though the dealer fixed everything under warranty, major things started breaking after the warranty expired. I had to replace all the camshaft sensors, and the A/C was fixed twice but still leaks. I also had to replace the struts and tie-rods. Within the last year, the timing chain guides and transmission broke, which is estimated to cost around $7000. Now, I'm trying to decide whether to repair or sell it, but I still love the idea of buying a new Nissan. Thanks for listening!
Ray Sawayn 2025-04-17
Vehicle year: 2021
We purchased a brand new 2016 Maxima SR and initially loved it. Unfortunately, we experienced a number of issues with the car. It had to be taken to the shop multiple times due to an oil leak, which took three days to find and fix. Additionally, there were at least four factory recalls, all of which were addressed. Recently, a bracket holding the muffler broke, which cost $200 to fix. After driving it home, the emission light came on and we had to return to the dealer. We ended up paying $875.00 to replace an oxygen sensor, but that wasn't the only issue. A transmission code also appeared, indicating that the CVT was slipping and needed to be replaced. Fortunately, this was covered by the drivetrain warranty. Despite having only 43k miles and being well-maintained, we have decided to move on from Nissan. We have owned two Maximas, two Altimas, and a 350z, but we are now ready for a change.
Darrion Marks 2025-04-14
Vehicle year: 2005
I purchased this car back in 2012 when I was going to college. It cost me $8,000 and I also added on the Nissan Warranty. I have been driving it for 4 years now and it has clocked up 191,000 miles, having started at 140,000 miles. Unfortunately, I have had to make quite a few repairs on it, including replacing both CV Axels, the AC Compressor, Power Steering Pump, Power Steering Valve, Alternator, Lifters and Pulleys in the engine, and the Drivers Window (motor and regulator). I have also had to buy 8 tires during the time I've owned it, with each tire costing between $175-$200. Despite all of this, I still love my car and appreciate the luxury and amenities it offers. However, it is important to note that the parts for this car can be quite expensive. I would advise against purchasing the warranty as well, as they refused to cover some of the repairs due to the cost exceeding the original warranty price. Overall, it has been a reliable car for me and I am grateful for it.
Gordon Franecki 2025-04-09
Vehicle year: 2006
This car is so much fun to drive, but unfortunately, we have had a lot of problems with it. The sunroof took 7 tries to repair, the A/C went out, struts replaced, paint is chipping off rear view mirror on the garage door button, rotors are shot, front dash rattles, steering column gets stuck in the upright position, and today my check engine soon light came on. I baby this car and I am a very mild driver. Maybe I just got a lemon, but we are trading it for an Infiniti G35x because they seem to be getting much better reviews. Good luck if you purchase this vehicle. I hope yours won't be a lemon. Despite the issues, I loved driving it, and I'm sure you will too. :-)