2000 Nissan Maxima Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 9%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Nissan Maxima, 9% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11092044, filed 2018-05, 177,000 miles“I purchased a used 2000 Nissan Maxima that had 28,000 miles on it almost 3 years ago. I have only put 6,000 miles on the car, but have had problems with the check engine light being on almost continuously since I purchased the vehicle. I took it to my regular mechanic when it had to pass smog inspection. He temporarily fixed the engine light problem, but soon as I accelerated over 50 miles per hour, the light came on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134400, filed 2005-08, 29,000 miles“Bought the Maxima new and at 12000 miles had to have the rotors turned. The dealer and Nissan said it was my driving habits. I promptly told them that this is the first car I had this done to (other than a used 74 vega I had in high school). Now the car is at 22,000 miles (and is only a little over 3 years old) and the vibration is back. The first time they turned the rotors it cost me $120 (but after complaining to Nissan they gave me a &100 service credit). But I have to do it again and think that it is certainly not my driving habits thar are causing this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038702, filed 2003-09, 12,000 miles“Ignition coils have failed and been replaced and now ABS/tcs indicator lights flash on and off; dealer told me ABS was not operational if the light was on, but ABS is operational based on self-test on the road. Based on the number of electrical/ignition complaints, it is clearly an electrical problem that Nissan and/or the dealer is not addressing.”
NHTSA complaint #10025594, filed 2003-07, 40,000 miles“2000 Maxima engine failed. Piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. The rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. The drive belts were replaced. The deck lid light bulb was replaced. The consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. Updated 03/20/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10150849, filed 2006-02, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 5 | 23% |
| 2019 | 3 | 17% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 21 | 15% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 19% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 28 | 3% |
| 2004 | 72 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 10% |
| 2001 | 23 | 13% |
| 2000 | 33 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 6% |
| 1993 | 11 | 14% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Maxima
171 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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