2000 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 4th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (171 complaints, 48%), typically at around 52,728 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 6 fires, 26 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 360owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 171 | 48% | 52,728 | “ignition coils” (49%) | $1,350 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 72 | 20% | 58,000 | “oxygen sensors” (13%) | $1,100 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 7% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 23 | 6% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 6% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 6% | 111,632 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 3% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 3% | 95,148 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 3% | 88,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 2% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | 170,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 92,395 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 52,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 83,174 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Nissan Maxima.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown
Tires. Goodyear viva 3 model, size 215/55r16 (and most other sizes). These tires go out of round at exceptionally low mileage. An common complaint at walmart (the only retailer that sells this model) is that the tires go out of round, produce unbelievable noise, and vibration in the steering…
The structural support on the bottom of the radiator and the main engine mount is rusted all out now my car is unsafe to drive the car when i was driving was making a noise from the front of the car and then pulled over to discover that the the motor mount was rusted out from the radiator support
2000 nissan maxima se. While driving my vehicle on a highway or secondary road the vehicle starts to buck. Suddenly without any warning the (tcs) traction control and slip lights illuminate. This causes me to suddenly lose power and decelerate in hi speed traffic almost leading to rear end…
Takata recall, airbag light keeps flashing... Won't shut off. Stationary, moving, anywhere
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 106 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 171 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.