2001 Nissan Maxima vs 2003 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Nissan Maxima | 2003 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 172 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 66 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,500 mi | 87,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 35 |
| Engine | 7 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 26 |
| Suspension | 24 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 26 |
| Stalling | 15 | 47 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 5 |
2001 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.