2000 Nissan Maxima vs 2002 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Nissan Maxima | 2002 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 360 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 116 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 64,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 171 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72 | 30 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 17 |
| Power Train | 22 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 23 |
| Structure | 22 | 11 |
| Suspension | 17 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 48 | 11 |
| Stalling | 42 | 21 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2000 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.