2000 Nissan Maxima Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,500 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.
“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“Dt: the contact owns a 2000 Maxima gle that experienced a failure on the right passenger side headlight. The contact purchased a new bulb for the light. Upon installation of the new light bulb it was discovered that the bulbs plug was fused and burned in that particular headlight. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who noted the bulb could not be replaced because the bulb were connected to an electrical wiring harness that was connected to lighting within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer has not been contacted at this point. Updated 11/29/2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140104, filed 2005-10, 173,000 miles“When headlights are in use angle is very poor. Cannot see road very well. The high beams are too high when in use. Driver cannot see between high & low beams. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed it was designed like that.”
NHTSA complaint #858194, filed 2000-03“Design of headlights cause poor visibility which may result in a crash. Dealer is aware of the problem, but has no solution. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #853859, filed 2000-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 9 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 26 | 13% |
| 2002 | 22 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Maxima
171 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsBrakes
33 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 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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