2000 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems

No recalls and 360 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Nissan Maxima.

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recalls
360
owner complaints
25
complaints mentioning a crash
6
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Nissan Maxima recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 5, 2025 · Unknown or other

Unknown

Feb 6, 2021 · Tires · 95,148 miles

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…

Nov 12, 2018 · Unknown or other

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

Aug 29, 2018 · Vehicle speed control · 190,000 miles

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…

May 29, 2018 · Air bags · 130,000 miles

TAKATA RECALL, AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING... WON'T SHUT OFF. STATIONARY, MOVING, ANYWHERE

Maxima model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 0360256
2001 317284
2002 6205270
2003 3206132

Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Nissan Maxima as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (171 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (72).
How many 2000 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?
25 of 360 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 26 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 5, 2025.