2000 Nissan Maxima structure problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 Nissan Maxima — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The frame is almost completely rusted out on my 2000 nissan maxima with 158,000 miles. My mechanic had it up on his lift last week and pointed out that the left driver side portion had a break in it and was unsafe to drive. One more pot hole and the engine/tranny will be in the street. Will never…”
filed May 17, 2016
“I am the original and current owner of a 2000 nissan maxima with about 115,000 miles. My mechanic recently told me that the maxima needs about $2000 of body work due to rusted floor boards and engine mount. The maxima was immaculately kept in a garage for most of its life so I don't understand why…”
filed Apr 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 4 | 19% |
| 2018 Maxima | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Maxima | 17 | 17% |
| 2016 Maxima | 8 | 6% |
| 2014 Maxima | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 Maxima | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 Maxima | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Maxima | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 Maxima | 21 | 27% |
| 2007 Maxima | 33 | 26% |
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.