2000 Nissan Maxima: misfire or rough idle

Filed Dec 10, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan maxima. The contact stated that when restarting the vehicle, the engine would misfire and the vehicle would shake abnormally. The vehicle would also shake abnormally when driving at various speeds and would sporadically begin to lose power. The dealer performed a diagnosis on the vehicle and determined that the ignition was defective. Most recently, the check engine warning light was illuminated and would not shut off. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.

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 Jul 21, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,500 miles · CA

Engine coils and oxygen sensors have been needed to be be replaced on many occasions since I've owned this vehicle. When 2 of the coils needed to be replaced, the engine ran extremely rough (from both misfires) causing a huge reduction in engine speed and the inability to pass or accelerate safely onto the highway. This happened so abruptly on one occasion, that I was nearly run off the road. I am the original owner (purchased aug 1999) and have had to replace 4 of the 6 engine coils and all 4 of my oxygen sensors (each on different dates). I only have 116k miles on the vehicle.

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

Ignition coil fails causing misfire in engine. Has happened several times. Part is defective and causes car to run very rough. There is an online petition for the 2000 nissan maxima. It cost up to $600 to fix.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

Misfiring stalling. Check eng lt came on required all new coils at 45,000 miles. Then oxygen sensor, dealer said" you don't come here for oil changes so you are not a loyal customer" and charged over $1,100 no help at all considering how many people have been affected. This is our second and last nissan.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · AL

Engine runs rough during cold weather (<50 degrees) and trips the code for engine misfire. The code does not always tell which cylinder has the misfire. Engine coils determined to be the problem, but replacement only delays another misfiring for a while. I like the car but doubt I'll ever buy another nissan because of this issue.

Filed Jan 6, 2007 · Electrical · 107,500 miles · CA

I am a 2000 nissan maxima owner and have had the ignition coils misfire that the dealer wants to $850 to replace. I feel that this repair should be covered by nissan in the form of a manufacturers recall due to the fact that many other maxima owners have experienced the same problems and that there is evidence that the original ignition coils are defective. 1) this issue is very common with maximas and they perform many ignition coil repair/replacements. 2) I have seen on the internet service advisors suggesting to replace all the coils even if only one of them is malfunctioning because they say, "the coils are defective and will all fail eventually". 3)there is a recall petition on the internet with about 2200+ people all having the same problem I understand that nissan has since issued a new part and part number for all ignition coil replacements, which suggests that the original coils are, in fact, defective. To maintain brand integrity and loyalty, I respectfully submit my complaint and request for a manufacturer's recall. Sincerely, [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Electrical · 68,498 miles · TN

2000 nissan maxima engine misfire poor acceleration defective coil packs. Service advisor recommends replacing all six coil packs with new design @ my expense. Replaced one defective coil pack & spark plug in that cylinder.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Electrical · 93,760 miles · GA

Ignition coils failed causing service engine soon light to illuminate. Code was reset after the first time, and on 10-23-06 it returned again with a code of p1320. Engine had misfired between 10-02-06 and 10-23-06 and had exhibited extended cranking time for approximately 1 month before. Starter and battery were replaced before incident. Replacement of starter and batter was likely unnecessary because problem was likely the ignition coils. Car also exhibited loss of power.

Filed Aug 26, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · VA

2000 nissan maxima. Problem with engine misfiring related to ntb01059. Problem continues to recur though coil packs (6) are replaced. This is expensive. Nissan knows about it. There are websites and petitions with over 3000 names of people having this recurring problem.

Filed Apr 28, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

My 2000 nissan maxima has been experience problems with the "check engine soon" light. A dealer hooked it up to a computer and indicated a code of p1320 - faulty coil - misfire on cylinder 4. He told me in his experience with 2000 nissan maximas he can replace one, but customer will be back because the coils are defective and other will eventually go. I feel since they are defective cylinders, nissan should recall the parts.

Filed Apr 26, 2006 · Electrical · 85,580 miles · GA

Service engine soon light came on and engine started misfiring. Took car to nissan dealership and was quoted $900 to replace defective ignition coils. Car has 85000 miles.