2000 Nissan Maxima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Nissan Maxima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 467
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- 115 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 33 reported crashes · 34 injuries · 2 deaths · 6 fires
What owners report fails — 2000 Nissan Maxima
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 115
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE 25
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 15
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2000 Nissan Maxima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Nissan Maxima reliable?
NHTSA has 467 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported problem area is electrical system:ignition (115 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Nissan Maxima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system:ignition (115), electrical system (26), electrical system:ignition:module (25), engine and engine cooling (22). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.