2000 Nissan Maxima problems
Owners have filed 467 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 37.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 16.1%.
Complaints467
Crashes33
Fires6
Injuries34
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 37.9% · 177
Engine and engine cooling 16.1% · 75
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.2% · 29
Structure 5.6% · 26
Air bags 5.1% · 24
Power train 4.7% · 22
Suspension 3.6% · 17
Unknown or other 2.6% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 33 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 34 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Maxima in this data, 2000 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2000 Maxima has 82000 miles on it, and this is the second time I have had to replace ignition coils since I bought the car in december 2004 (with 69000 miles on it). I have learned that this is an incredibly common problem with 2000 maximas. If I had known I was going to have so many problems, I definitely would have bought a different car. Nissan's ignition coils should be investigated and recalled. Electrical system · reported at 82,000 miles
My check engine soon light had been coming on and a diagnostic test had indicated multiple misfires. The Nissan tech said the coil numbers could not be identified and suggested all be replaced. This cost me $815. Nissan is aware of this apparently widespead problem with this make/model/year and continues to fleece its customers. All you need do is search net for customers talking about this problem. Electrical system · reported at 56,550 miles
Dt: there is a defect within the ignition coil system. The vehicle misfires, and it does not get the mileage that it used to get. This started on august 1, 2005. Contacted the dealer, and they advised to call the complaint line. The service engine light comes on before it misfires. Cannot get the vehicle to pass smog inspection when this happens. The dealership claims it will cost $700 to fix. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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