Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Nissan Maxima Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System:ignition — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
360Complaints
3Recalls
25Crashes
6Fires
26Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System:ignition (31.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System:ignition complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:ignition | 115 · 31.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 26 · 7.2% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:ignition:module | 25 · 6.9% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 · 6.1% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 15 · 4.2% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 14 · 3.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 360 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TURNED ON WHILE DRIVING AND HAS REMAINED ON. WHEN I FIRST TOOK IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS I WAS TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10061970 — filed 03/11/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
“REPLACEMENT OF (6) ENGINE COILS ON THE CAR WITH 56,035 MILES. COST & 754.72. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FROM 09/06/2001. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS SEEMS…”NHTSA complaint 10061886 — filed 03/11/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
“2000 NISSAN MAXIMA...I HAVE RESEARCHED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON FAULTY IGNITION COILS AND HAVE SEEN OVER 250 PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. COSTS CAN…”NHTSA complaint 10058542 — filed 02/19/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Maxima?
Electrical system:ignition issues are the most-reported category, cited in 115 of 360 NHTSA complaints (31.9%), followed by electrical system (26), electrical system:ignition:module (25), engine and engine cooling (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have?
360 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 26 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Nissan Maxima's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
