1999 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Nissan Maxima — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Garage-kept since new 1999 nissan maxima has developed severe rust/body rot in the "radiator support member" which also attaches front engine mount points. This damage was caught during an oil change when the protective plastic shield was removed - which exposed the degree of danger. Inattentive…”
filed Aug 9, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before stalling again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that two oxygen sensors failed…”
filed Sep 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.