2001 Nissan Maxima suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Nissan Maxima — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, missing airbags with no sign of being wrecked, windows and window buttons don't work as well as power seat, and a awful gas smell and fume. Inside…”
filed Oct 16, 2022
“I see on your website my model year 2001 nissan maxima was recalled for air bags. I have never been notified that there was a recall for the air bags. Also there was a recall on the suspension control arm transverse link pins. I don't ever remember seeing a recall for that either”
filed Feb 5, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK…Campaign 02V146000 · May 30, 2002
Suspension problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 Maxima | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 Maxima | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Maxima | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Maxima | 29 | 11% |
| 2009 Maxima | 36 | 11% |
| 2008 Maxima | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Maxima | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Maxima | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 Maxima | 13 | 1% |
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.