2000 Nissan Maxima Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Nissan Maxima, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oxygen sensors” (13% of reports).
- 72engine and engine cooling complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oxygen sensors: mentioned in 9 of 72 complaints (13%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 7 of 72 complaints (10%)
- Engine coils: mentioned in 6 of 72 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2000 Nissan Maxima at $1,100, and half of them between $640 and $1,600.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 1 a fire.
Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Maxima | 1 | 33% | 72,600 |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% | 133,870 |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% | 94,623 |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% | 45,850 |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% | 2,975 |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% | 70,750 |
| 2008 Maxima | 2 | 3% | 3,877 |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% | 26,901 |
| 2006 Maxima | 24 | 4% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% | 68,759 |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% | 86,000 |
| 2002 Maxima | 30 | 15% | 64,000 |
| 2001 Maxima | 28 | 16% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Maxima | 72 | 20% | 58,000 |
| 1999 Maxima | 38 | 23% | 93,000 |
| 1998 Maxima | 5 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 1997 Maxima | 12 | 12% | 84,000 |
| 1996 Maxima | 17 | 18% | 117,500 |
| 1995 Maxima | 22 | 14% | 11,750 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
There was a noise in the car and it was time for regular maintenance. Needless to say i was shocked to learn that the motor mounts were rusted and needed replacing. The paint job has deteriorated badly even i had kept it clean and waxed. *tr
The sub frame is rusting out. The front motor mount is only partially attached as the main beam is severely rusted. I can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous, as a failure of this component can result in the hood latch giving way or the motor dropping from the car. *tr
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Nissan Maximas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2000 Nissan Maxima (20% of the 360 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $640 and $1,600), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent phrase is “oxygen sensors”, in 9 of 72 complaints, followed by “catalytic converter” (7).
Other 2000 Nissan Maxima problems
See all 2000 Nissan Maxima problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Maxima years.