Complaints
467
Crashes
33
Fires
6
Injuries
34
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1115 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Avg mileage:54,354 mi
Fires:1
#226 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:87,588 mi
#325 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Avg mileage:55,572 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 115 | — | 1 | 54,354 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | — | 87,588 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 25 | — | — | 55,572 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 22 | — | 1 | 67,266 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 15 | — | — | 58,595 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 74,222 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 1 | — | 118,751 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 | — | — | 23,990 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 11 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 9 | — | 131,450 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 76,814 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 97,831 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 123,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 105,879 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 7 | — | 1 | 84,250 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 7 | — | — | 16,106 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 173,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 113,768 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition
115
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,354
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,588
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,572
Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,266
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,595
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,222
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,751
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,990
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,450
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,814
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,831
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,000
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,879
Electrical System:Wiring
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,250
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,106
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,768
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Nissan Maxima has 467 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition with 115 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition (115 complaints, avg 54,354 mi); Electrical Faults (26 complaints, avg 87,588 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Module (25 complaints, avg 55,572 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 2000 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,180 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Nissan Maxima include 33 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 34 injuries, and 2 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 2000 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Nissan Maxima?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical system:ignition) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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