NHTSA lists 360 complaints for the 2000 Nissan Maxima, 25 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 17 complaints mention an injury, with 26 injuries and 2 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NISSAN MAXIMA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 171 | 47.5% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 72 | 20.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 26 | 7.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 6.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 6.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 22 | 6.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 17 | 4.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 3.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 3.3% |
| TIRES | 10 | 2.8% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 139 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 27 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 22 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 19 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 6 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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112 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| VISIBILITY | 13 |
| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| STRUCTURE | 9 |
| SEATS | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection proc
Date: 2023-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or
Date: 2023-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| MAXIMA | 360 |
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