2000 Nissan Maxima power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Nissan Maxima — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sub frame is rusting out. The front motor mount is only partially attached as the main beam is severely rusted. I can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous, as a failure of this component can result in the hood latch giving way or the motor dropping from the car. *tr”
filed Jul 2, 2014
“Car completely looses all power steering and brakes, with no driver and or passenger recourse but to escape the vehicle before a car comes up behind you. 93 complaints seen on line with the same problem . Seems I saw other nissan maxima owners in those complaints to nissan petition that had 2001…”
filed Feb 27, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 11 | 11% |
| 2016 Maxima | 33 | 23% |
| 2014 Maxima | 21 | 22% |
| 2013 Maxima | 24 | 39% |
| 2012 Maxima | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 Maxima | 22 | 21% |
| 2010 Maxima | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Maxima | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 Maxima | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 Maxima | 16 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.