2000 Nissan Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls

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Tires. Goodyear viva 3 model, size 215/55r16 (and most other sizes). These tires go out of round at exceptionally low mileage. An common complaint at walmart (the only retailer that sells this model) is that the tires go out of round, produce unbelievable noise, and vibration in the steering column. I have experience both these effects as well, and the tires were installed on a newly (days before) aligned vehicle, and have less than 5,000 miles on them. See...

The structural support on the bottom of the radiator and the main engine mount is rusted all out now my car is unsafe to drive the car when I was driving was making a noise from the front of the car and then pulled over to discover that the the motor mount was rusted out from the radiator support

2000 Nissan maxima se. While driving my vehicle on a highway or secondary road the vehicle starts to buck. Suddenly without any warning the (tcs) traction control and slip lights illuminate. This causes me to suddenly lose power and decelerate in hi speed traffic almost leading to rear end collisions. I have tried to rectify the problem by resetting the vehicle's computer by disconnecting the battery overnight and speaking to mechanics. I have not been able to resolve this issue. At times the tcs will activate (...

Takata recall, airbag light keeps flashing... Won't shut off. Stationary, moving, anywhere

I purchased this car at a buy here pay here lot the abs system warning light is on and the brakes almost go to the floor I was told it was the acculator of the braking system failure and dealership said there may be a recall it should be cause the cost is over 1,000.00 Dollars to repair the car runs good but that is alot of money to spend on a used car known for this issue and that no dealerships buy here pay here lots for people who have no credit get stuck with a good running car and the brakes are a big safety issue

Car was in motion when it lost power and stalled the dashboard has no light and battery is charged than when driving the car it drains and shuts off .

Upon inspection the frame and cross member are rusted beyond repair. It is now too dangerous to drive and ultimately useless. The mechanic is afraid to let the car down off the lift to support its own weight. How is this even possible and even close to acceptable? This car has been stored in a garage, not driven often, and properly maintained. This is completely unacceptable.

I was driving normally on freeway with heavy traffic. The weather was clear, and the road was flat and had no obstacle. Then the airbags on driver side and passenger side deployed even though I did not hit anyone or anyone hit me. I did have one collision one year earlier in which the airbag did not deploy.

Our confirmation for earlier complaint is : 10628840 since we bought the car, it is an on going problem. We had engine light and suspension problem. While driving car some times starts wavering and jumping. Also gets very difficult to control the steering. Many of the nissan places have charged us a healthy amount of money but the problem stays the same. Can not be driven on highways. I have submitted all the documents with the previous complaint. Please advise and help us. Thank you *tr

My 2000 nissan maxima console is "soft" and side door console panels. I read where other 2000 maxima's have this same problem. It's not due to extreme heat or anything. Numerous comments about this problem when I google it. This morning I took an alcohol swab and black paint rubbed off of this area on door where molding for opening an closing/locking door. Each morning when I get into my car which is housed in a garage the inside smells like something burnt. Never really connected this with the soft console...

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 55 mph, consciousness was lost and as a result, the driver crashed into the rear end of a tractor trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and whiplash injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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 buy a nissan vehicle again.

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 this rust problem should be happening. I believe this is a safety hazard that nissan should address and rectify.

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT

There was no failure; mechanic noticed bad sidewall on right tire. Shortly after, sidewalls went bad on two additional tires with dry-rot cracking noticed throughout treads. Wire bands can be seen on left front tire sidewall from a "gouge-out". Many deep cracks on original right front tire; back left tire is starting to crack on sidewall from the inside (it appears). Tires are michelin greenx energy saver a/s radial tubeless, p225/50r17 95v, dot b0(?)0A 00nx 0510. Car is 2000 nissan maxima se vin [[redacted]]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

I have a 2000 maxima with 150,000 miles. I carried it for inspection and it failed due to the front end being rusted out. The piece that holds the front engine mount is completely rusted out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, another vehicle came into the contact's path which resulted in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Frame sections crumbled, total rust deterioration, vehicle looks good but is unsafe and will not pass state inspection. *Tr

TRANSMISSION MOUNTS BOTH FRONT AND REAR FAILED

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima equipped with cooper artic claw-vanderbilt tires, size: 215/55/r16. While driving 55 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 91,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000.

Vin [[redacted]] when I try and do a search with this vin number, this message appears: "an error occurred with your request. Recall information for your vehicle is not available at this time. Please contact nissan north america, inc. By phone at 1-800-647-7261 or go to their website http://www.Nissanusa.Com/apps/contactus?Next=foote for recall information about your vehicle." Nissan has "archived" this vin and will not activate so that I can do a vin search on this website or on nissan's website. I...

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima. While turning the vehicle at various speeds, the vehicle drove abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who discovered that the transmission lower support beam was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Since I owned this car I have multiple issues. The check engine light is constantly on. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and I was told the code was indicating the coils were bad. Also, I have experienced the slip and tcs light come on. The vehicle shakes and loses power. On top that I can't get the car to pass inspection. My radio also has a electrical problems, it went dark. I feel we should all file a class action law suit. *Tr

I believe, the engine light problem was there since I bought it because after driving couple of months (1000-1500 miles) the light appeared. First, it will come and go after approx 61,000 miles it became permanent. In 2008 I took the vehicle to nissan dealership bill kay at downers grove il paid approx. $2,000 For fixing the problem but after some time it again came up and started flashing. In 2010 again I took it to maineke auto work shop and got the ignition coils changed, silencer/exhaust changed and paid almost...