1999 Nissan Maxima Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Nissan Maxima.

19982000
Complaints
215
Crashes
9
Fires
7
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Nissan Maxima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#139 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

Avg mileage:66,862 mi
#216 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:117,038 mi
Fires:2
#316 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:123,364 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Maxima.

Electrical System:Ignition
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,862
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
117,038
Engine & Cooling
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,364
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,232
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,231
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,100
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,923
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,935
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,150
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,715
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,333
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,935
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1999 Nissan Maxima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Nissan Maxima has 215 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition (39 complaints, avg 66,862 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 117,038 mi); Engine & Cooling (16 complaints, avg 123,364 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,549 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Nissan Maxima include 9 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Nissan Maxima?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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