2000 Nissan Maxima body problems

Filed May 17, 2016 · Body · 158,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Body · PA

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.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Body, Suspension · ME

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

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Body · 140,000 miles · CO

Vin [xxx] 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 have requested that they re-activate this VIN but they refuse to do so. Can you persuade them to activate it? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Body · 99,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Body, Engine · 68,000 miles · VA

We own a 2000 nissan maxima se. We have had multiple issues with it. At around 68,000 miles we had to pay around $1000 to replace all of the ignition coil wires on the car because it would stall and quit running. We took it to wallace nissan in kingsport tennessee and had it repaired. They told us then that it was a " known issue" with no official recall from nissan so we would have to cover the full cost out of pocket. Next we have always had these "noises" in the front wheels that they keep telling us is from rusted brake dust shields. Now the car vibrates all over the road, going to a mechanic tomorrow, most likely rack & pinion issue. While under the hood today trying to figure out the steering issue, hubby noticed that the brace that holds the motor & radiator is severely rusted....we've replaced multiple o2 sensors, mass air flow sensors, constant issues with brakes since we've owned this thing... Etc etc nissan has major issues with this car from what I am reading..... What a shame they refuse to fix their mistakes.

Filed Aug 3, 2014 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Body, Engine · CT

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.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Body · PA

I took the car to a mechanic for an oil change and the mechanic informed us that the sub frame is completely rusted out. The front motor mount is only partially attached as the main beam is severely rusted. He told me the car is not safe to drive. 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 engine.