There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Nissan Maxima, but owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Nissan Maxima problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 177 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | |
| Structure | 26 | |
| Air Bags | 24 | |
| Power Train | 22 | |
| Suspension | 17 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | |
| Tires | 10 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Ignition — 115
- Electrical System › Ignition › Module — 25
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 15
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 14
- Structure › Body — 14
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 13
- Air Bags › Frontal — 12
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Nissan Maxima complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 95,148 miles · reported Feb 6, 2021
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 column. I have experience both these effects as well, and the tires were installed on a newly (Days before) aligned vehicle, and have less than 5,000 miles on them. See https://www.walmart.com/ip/goodyear-viva-3-all-season-215-55r16-93h-tire/42353801 for a litany of the essentially same complaint from…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 12, 2018
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
Vehicle Speed Control · at 190,000 miles · reported Aug 29, 2018
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 collisions. I have tried to rectify the problem by resetting the vehicle's computer by disconnecting the battery overnight and speaking to mechanics. I have not been able to resolve this issue. At times the tcs will activate ( Sometimes stall ) while I AM pulling into traffic or merging onto the highway (…
Service Brakes · at 177,000 miles · reported May 5, 2018
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 to repair the car runs good but that is alot of money to spend on a used car known for this issue and that no dealerships buy here pay here lots for people who have no credit get stuck with a good running car and the brakes are a big safety issue
Electrical System · at 168,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2017
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 .
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Nissan Maxima as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (177 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (75). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.