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2000 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Nissan Maxima, 3% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Since I owned this car I have multiple issues. The check engine light is constantly on. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and I was told the code was indicating the coils were bad. Also, I have experienced the slip and tcs light come on. The vehicle shakes and loses power. On top that I can't get the car to pass inspection. My radio also has a electrical problems, it went dark. I feel we should all file a class action law suit.”

NHTSA complaint #10631381, filed 2014-09, 138,000 miles

“We own a 2000 Nissan Maxima se. We have had multiple issues with it. At around 68,000 miles we had to pay around $1000 to replace all of the ignition coil wires on the car because it would stall and quit running. We took it to wallace Nissan in kingsport tennessee and had it repaired. They told us then that it was a known issue with no official recall from Nissan so we would have to cover the full cost out of pocket. Next we have always had these noises in the front wheels that they keep telling us is from rusted brake dust shields. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621261, filed 2014-08, 68,000 miles

“I believe, the engine light problem was there since I bought it because after driving couple of months (1000-1500 miles) the light appeared. First, it will come and go after approx 61,000 miles it became permanent. In 2008 I took the vehicle to Nissan dealership bill kay at downers grove il paid approx. $2,000 for fixing the problem but after some time it again came up and started flashing. In 2010 again I took it to maineke auto work shop and got the ignition coils changed, silencer/exhaust changed and paid almost $1,200 but again the same problem of engine light came back. …”

NHTSA complaint #10628840, filed 2014-08, 60,000 miles

“Ses, tcs, and slip lights on. Engine running roughly. Dx from auto zone on ses is ignition coils. Upon checking internet, this is a very common problem with maximas and can cause engine failure. Requires replacement of all 6 coils. Very costly. Is there a recall? Recommendations state that o2 sensor should also be replaced. Any possibility that the Nissan company will repair for free since this is such a common problem and must be a defect?”

NHTSA complaint #10560731, filed 2014-01, 63,000 miles

“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 .”

NHTSA complaint #10995020, filed 2017-06, 168,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022120%
202015%
2019422%
201813%
201788%
20161813%
201499%
201346%
20121110%
20111211%
2010207%
2009185%
200856%
20071814%
2006478%
2005616%
2004514%
20034321%
2002199%
200174%
200093%
199921%
199822%
199722%
199611%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Maxima

Electrical system
171 complaints
Engine cooling
72 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology