KnownCarProblems2000 Nissan Maxima Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Maxima, most often about the electrical (48% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is 4th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints.
Complaints360
Recalls0
Crashes reported25
Fires reported6
Injuries reported262 deaths reported
Most common 2000 Nissan Maxima problems
Electrical
171 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
I own a 2000 Nissan Maxima. Since the purchase in 2000 we have had several problems with the electrical. Blown fuses, ignition coils replaced, etc. When my power windows stopped working, then my door locks, then my lights I decided to take it to an independant mechanic. Under the driver's seat there are 3 motors, all…
Hi, I am a happy owner of a 2000 Nissan Maxima gle. The vehicle has 53,000 miles on it and recently has a problem. The "service engine soon" light on the dashboard just came on recently. I researched this issue on the internet and found out quite a few other Nissan Maxima owners are having this problem ... This is…
Engine
81 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Check engine sign came on in my Nissan Maxima se 2000. I took it to a local repair shop for a inspection and my car failed state emission test. Also mechanic told me that my car had dtc p1320 and p0302, ignition signal problem and cylinder misfire.
My 2000 Nissan Maxima has been experience problems with the "check engine soon" light. A dealer hooked it up to a computer and indicated a code of p1320 - faulty coil - misfire on cylinder 4. He told me in his experience with 2000 Nissan maximas he can replace one, but customer will be back because the coils are…
Brakes
32 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 33,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc.
I purchased a used 2000 Nissan Maxima that had 28,000 miles on it almost 3 years ago. I have only put 6,000 miles on the car, but have had problems with the check engine light being on almost continuously since I purchased the vehicle. I took it to my regular mechanic when it had to pass smog inspection. He…
2000 Maxima engine failed. Piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. The rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. The drive belts were replaced. The deck lid light bulb was replaced. The consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. Updated 03/20/06.
Air bags
23 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 126,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I was driving normally on freeway with heavy traffic. The weather was clear, and the road was flat and had no obstacle. Then the airbags on driver side and passenger side deployed even though I did not hit anyone or anyone hit me. I did have one collision one year earlier in which the airbag did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle came into the contact's path which resulted in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer…
Transmission
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be placed into neutral in order to start. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Car completely looses all power steering and brakes, with no driver and or passenger recourse but to escape the vehicle before a car comes up behind you. 93 complaints seen on line with the same problem . Seems I saw other Nissan Maxima owners in those complaints to Nissan petition that had 2001 2002 and 2003 . The…
Body and structure
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 111,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
2000 Nissan Maxima with corroded mount for engine center mount that is allowing engine to dislodge from car's chassis. Failed annual inspection.
My son was driving this car and heard the engine making unusual noise and a clunking noise. I took the car to a mechanic to have it checked out and found out the front sub frame is completely rusted out. The front motor mount isn't attached to anything. The motor isn't supported up front. He told me the car is not…
Suspension
17 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I believe, the engine light problem was there since I bought it because after driving couple of months (1000-1500 miles) the light appeared. First, it will come and go after approx 61,000 miles it became permanent. In 2008 I took the vehicle to Nissan dealership bill kay at downers grove il paid approx. $2,000 for…
Our confirmation for earlier complaint is : 10628840 since we bought the car, it is an on going problem. We had engine light and suspension problem. While driving car some times starts wavering and jumping. Also gets very difficult to control the steering. Many of the Nissan places have charged US a healthy amount of…
Speed control
12 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While sitting at a stop sign or stop light consumer had to depress the gas pedal to make the vehicle move. When the gas pedal was pressed hard vehicle accelerated and lurched forward. This problem occurred more that five times in the last two months.
We were driving in a parking lot and had about 5 feet to go before the car was parked. I depressed the brake pedal and the car slowed down further. Suddenly the car engine revved and the car took off. I pressed hard on the brake pedal, not the gas pedal, but the car wouldn't stop. I turned the wheel to avoid hitting…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Nissan Maxima recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Nissan Maxima
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (171 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); engine (81 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); brakes (32 complaints, typically around 33,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Nissan Maxima?
- It is 4th of 24 Maxima model years by number of complaints, with 360 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.