2000 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Nissan Maxima — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a noise in the car and it was time for regular maintenance. Needless to say I was shocked to learn that the motor mounts were rusted and needed replacing. The paint job has deteriorated badly even I had kept it clean and waxed. *tr”
filed Aug 3, 2014
“The sub frame is rusting out. The front motor mount is only partially attached as the main beam is severely rusted. I can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous, as a failure of this component can result in the hood latch giving way or the motor dropping from the car. *tr”
filed Jul 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.