2001 Nissan Maxima service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Nissan Maxima — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a constant knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brakes were the cause of the failure. They test drove the vehicle and diagnosed it as unsafe to…”
filed Feb 25, 2008
“Nothing but problems since the vehicle was purchases new in '01. From replacing the alternator, strong shutter in breaks even after replacing twice and needs again, replaced rear oxygen sensors twice with now a third needed, replaced mass air flow sensor, and now vehicle is out of commission due to…”
filed Jan 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Maxima | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 Maxima | 40 | 7% |
| 2005 Maxima | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 Maxima | 61 | 4% |
| 2003 Maxima | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 Maxima | 17 | 8% |
| 2000 Maxima | 26 | 7% |
| 1999 Maxima | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.