2000 NISSAN MAXIMA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. This model year has 377 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2000 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 181 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 84 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 34 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 25 | 22 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 23 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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…
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…
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 T…
TAKATA RECALL, AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING... WON'T SHUT OFF. STATIONARY, MOVING, ANYWHERE
I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT A BUY HERE PAY HERE LOT THE ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND THE BRAKES ALMOST GO TO THE FLOOR I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ACCULATOR OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE AND DEALERSHIP SAID THERE MAY BE A RECALL IT SHOULD BE CAUSE THE COST IS OVER 1,000.00 DOLLARS T…
CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT LOST POWER AND STALLED THE DASHBOARD HAS NO LIGHT AND BATTERY IS CHARGED THAN WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT DRAINS AND SHUTS OFF .
UPON INSPECTION THE FRAME AND CROSS MEMBER ARE RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. IT IS NOW TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND ULTIMATELY USELESS. THE MECHANIC IS AFRAID TO LET THE CAR DOWN OFF THE LIFT TO SUPPORT ITS OWN WEIGHT. HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE AND EVEN CLOSE TO ACCEPTABLE? THIS CAR …
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 WHIC…
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 PLA…
MY 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA CONSOLE IS "SOFT" AND SIDE DOOR CONSOLE PANELS. I READ WHERE OTHER 2000 MAXIMA'S HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT'S NOT DUE TO EXTREME HEAT OR ANYTHING. NUMEROUS COMMENTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHEN I GOOGLE IT. THIS MORNING I TOOK AN ALCOHOL SWAB AND BLACK PAINT R…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CONSCIOUSNESS WAS LOST AND AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND WHIPLASH IN…
THE FRAME IS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ON MY 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH 158,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC HAD IT UP ON HIS LIFT LAST WEEK AND POINTED OUT THAT THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE PORTION HAD A BREAK IN IT AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ONE MORE POT HOLE AND THE ENGINE/TRANNY WILL BE IN THE S…
I AM THE ORIGINAL AND CURRENT OWNER OF A 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH ABOUT 115,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC RECENTLY TOLD ME THAT THE MAXIMA NEEDS ABOUT $2000 OF BODY WORK DUE TO RUSTED FLOOR BOARDS AND ENGINE MOUNT. THE MAXIMA WAS IMMACULATELY KEPT IN A GARAGE FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE SO I DO…
FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT
THERE WAS NO FAILURE; MECHANIC NOTICED BAD SIDEWALL ON RIGHT TIRE. SHORTLY AFTER, SIDEWALLS WENT BAD ON TWO ADDITIONAL TIRES WITH DRY-ROT CRACKING NOTICED THROUGHOUT TREADS. WIRE BANDS CAN BE SEEN ON LEFT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL FROM A "GOUGE-OUT". MANY DEEP CRACKS ON ORIGINAL RIGHT …
I HAVE A 2000 MAXIMA WITH 150,000 MILES. I CARRIED IT FOR INSPECTION AND IT FAILED DUE TO THE FRONT END BEING RUSTED OUT. THE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT.
TL* 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…
FRAME SECTIONS CRUMBLED, TOTAL RUST DETERIORATION, VEHICLE LOOKS GOOD BUT IS UNSAFE AND WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. *TR
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS BOTH FRONT AND REAR FAILED
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Nissan Maxima.
Recalls for 2000 Nissan Maxima
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2000 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Nissan Maxima reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Nissan Maxima has 377 NHTSA owner complaints, 27 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (181 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (181 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (84 complaints). #3: Brake System (34 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Nissan Maxima?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Nissan Maxima?▾
The 2000 Nissan Maxima has 27 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 377 total NHTSA complaints. 30 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Nissan Maxima. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Nissan Maxima?▾
The 2000 Nissan Maxima has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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