2003 Nissan Maxima engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2003 Nissan Maxima — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not…”
filed Aug 29, 2023
“Please fix your auto fill --- it just erased everything! Anyway, the engine cuts out while driving in traffic. The engine cuts out while waiting at a red light. The engine cuts out while turning. It's ALL random! The engine code shows P0340, Bank 1 and Bank2, and sometimes P0345. I have replaced…”
filed Jun 9, 2021
“As I was driving on the highway the car jerked and felt like it was losing acceleration. The check engine light, tcs and slid light turned on. I began to feel scared I had my child, sister and brother in the vehicle. I proceed to drive home with caution. Once I arrived home, I turned the vehicle off and tried to…”
filed Feb 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
Engine problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2016 Maxima | 18 | 13% |
| 2014 Maxima | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Maxima | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 Maxima | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 20 | 7% |
| 2009 Maxima | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 Maxima | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Maxima | 18 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.