2000 Nissan Maxima: engine failure

5 of the 360 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Maxima describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2021
1
2016
1
2014
2
2011
2
2010
4
2009
6
2008
1
2007
1
2006
4
2005
3
2004
7
2003
3
2002
3
2001
1
2000
5
1998
1
1997
1
1996
4
1995
1
1992
4
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · FL

I have a 2000 nissan maxima and the slip / tcs / check engine light turns on then it starts to shake n looses power. Engine light blinks at times.. I replace all coils and spark plus with dealer and they tell me the I need to replace the engine coil harness which is around $1,000.. They say that these cars have the same problems.. I have in hand of many stories of people with the same problem. And in all the stories everyone is mad because there is no recall on this problem?

Filed Jan 20, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 63,000 miles · IN

Ses, tcs, and slip lights on. Engine running roughly. Dx from auto zone on ses is ignition coils. Upon checking internet, this is a very common problem with maximas and can cause engine failure. Requires replacement of all 6 coils. Very costly. Is there a recall? Recommendations state that o2 sensor should also be replaced. Any possibility that the nissan company will repair for free since this is such a common problem and must be a defect?

Filed Dec 5, 2009 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · AZ

2000 nissan maxima's have a serious engine ignition coil defect. -- this defect causes the engine to run rough, stall and abruptly and unexpectedly stop during normal use. The engine warning light was little (if any) value in helping alert the driver to the sudden engine failure. The engine has 6 separate coils. The first coil failed and was replaced by the nissan dealer. It was not covered by any type of nissan warranty. Within a 90 day period, two additional coils failed and needed to be replaced. Eventually, all 6 ignition coils ultimately needed to be replaced at a cost of over $900.00. The dealer stated this was a "very common problem" with this model, and said eventually all of the coils fail with this nissan year, make and model. He provide the failure code p1320 and nissan service reference: ntb01-059. The work was performed by a nissan dealer in arizona. This manufactures defect needs to be recalled by the federal safety agency and nissan needs to service these units before it results in additional accidents, fire or fatalities.

Filed Jan 29, 2007 · Engine · MS

Faulty engine sensors; engine failure; manufacturer's failure to recognize problem.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 38,000 miles · NY

2000 maxima engine failed. Piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. *ts the rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. The drive belts were replaced. *jb the deck lid light bulb was replaced. The consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. Updated 03/20/06.