Start-up and idle problem from 2004 to 2006 fuel system induction serviced november 2004 throttle body serviced in november 2004 starter motor assembly replaced in december 2005 fuel system indication serviced in november 2005 throttle body serviced in november 2005 six (6) engine coils replaced in january 2006 each time taken in to dealership for repair due to the start-up and idle problem. Dealership would not identify the defective engine coil and replace it alone. Dealership required all six engine coils be replaced due to nissan directive.
2000 Nissan Maxima engine complaints
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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.
My 2000 nissan maxima had less 24,000 miles when my mechanic recently reported it needed a new catalytic converter. He said this doesn't occur until about 80,000 miles and it was probably caused by defective material or workmanship from the manufacturer. Without this expensive repair my car will not pass the smog test. Nissan corporation refuses repair assistance because of the end of the warranty period even though the mileage is far below that covered by warranty. The only explanation is a defect in nissan's material or workmanship that they should be responsible for.
Check engine sign came on in my nissan maxima se 2000. I took it to a local repair shop for a inspection and my car failed state emission test. Also mechanic told me that my car had dtc p1320 and p0302, ignition signal problem and cylinder misfire.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The check engine light was reset by the dealership, however it illuminated again. Upon further inspection, the dealership personnel discovered the oxygen sensor and the coil pack needed to be replaced. Updated 02/07/06.
In spring of 2005, had vehicle in for HVAC fan not turning off. Nissan dealer fixed under warranty auto turnoff module. In december 2005, HVAC fan would not turn on, nissan dealer charged $500+ to replace auto turn on module. Should have been covered under warranty like the auto turn off module, in my opinion.
Car was leased in 2000, brought it in to the nissan dealership in 2002 for a repair. The car was almost stalling out at lights. Dealership said there was a faulty coil and replaced. However, 4 years later the same thing happened and when I brought this to the local mechanic they said there was a tsb from 2001 that said nissan recommends replacing all 6 coils. When I called nissan after finding this out, they basically said your car isn't under warranty and we don't grandfather these in. My question is, why didn't the nissan dealership look a their own tsb and replace all of these while under warranty?
Failed engine coils which lead to poor performance and severe jumping.
I purchased a used 2000 nissan maxima that had 28,000 miles on it almost 3 years ago. I have only put 6,000 miles on the car, but have had problems with the check engine light being on almost continuously since I purchased the vehicle. I took it to my regular mechanic when it had to pass smog inspection. He temporarily fixed the engine light problem, but soon as I accelerated over 50 miles per hour, the light came on again. I have also had problems with the brakes, which had to be completely replaced twice, the ignition (car wouldn't start), and, a problem with the car when downshifting (engine seizes up violently). There is also a suspension problem, as car makes loud noise every time I have to go over speed bumps. My son is ready to get his driver's license, and I will have to get rid of this car at a loss, as I do not feel the car is safe for him to drive.
Failure of oxygen sensor creating service engine soon light to come on resulting in replacement of $40 part, charged $131 for part and additional $220 to reprogram computer for total approx $350
Engine dying when stopping. 02 sensor has been replaced, but did not help problem.
The check engine light went on while on a trip. The codes indicated oxygen sensors on the front and rear banks. The car has 45,000 miles on it and this is the third time it has needed oxygen sensors replaced, each time at approximately 15,000 miles. This is a defective part, also each time they reflash the ECM "so it does not happen again", this is defective parts and nissan should extend the warranty on them. At $650 for the repair, it is a very expensive maintenance item.
Check engine light came on and the engine is running rough. Took it to the dealer in sept '02 and they determined the coils were no good. They replaced them under warranty. Now the car is doing the same thing again and the dealer advised that the coils need replacing again. Dealer mentioned there was a problem with the original coils. Obviously they used original coils when they replaced them in 2002. Now the dealer will not replace them again because the car is no longer under warranty. Contacted nissan directly and they also refused to pay for the coils or the labor.
The check engine light came on while traveling. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, and the engine coils were found to be defective. A complaint was registered with the manufacturer. However, manufacturer refused assistance.*ak......these coils have a flaw in design which results in one or more engine misfires. Nissan has improved the design in newer models. However, nissan refused to help customers. Total cost of replacing the coils was $750.00.
We had been smelling gasoline inside the car for about a day. When we started the car in the morning there was a little difficulty starting the car. We backed out and noticed some liquid in our parking space. Upon checking the liquid smelled like gasoline. When I checked under the hood, there was a gasoline leak when we started the car (spraying all over the engine). The injector fuel line where it goes into the fuel rail was leaking at the crimp clamp. The part was not available anywhere in the united states. (we were at the end of a weeks vacation in arizona). We thought we found a used part but it was the wrong one. Finally, after we had to rent a car to come home, nissan said it would be shipping the part to our mechanic's distributor and would be available in 5 - 10 days. I had to take a bus back to arizona to pick up the car. It could have been a catastrophe if the car had caught fire or if we were in a desolate or precarious area where we had been earlier that week.
Check engine light continously comes on, had oxygen sensor replaced, still comes on with various codes.
While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine coil needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
While driving at any speed the service engine soon light would come on and stay on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who found that the mass air flow meter was defective.
The oxyen sensors have failed almost continuously since purchasing this car. I've lost track of the number of time this car has been in the shop for the oxygen sensors, but it's around 7 or 8. The date below is only the most recent occurence of the 'service engine' light coming on due to the oxygen sensor. Numerous other nissan's have had oxygen sensor recalls and it appears that this model should have been included also.
Both oxygen sensors on my car that I bought 3 weeks ago have malfunctioned, and the dealership said they are not covered under warranty. My car only has 42,000 miles. It is a 2000 nissan maxima.
Request reimbursement for cost of repairing defect. *ph (nar) in reference to a malfunction indicator lamp.
Exhaust system sensors needed to be replaced due to erratic operation of the electrical coiling of the ignition. The mixture of the exhaust would be affected along with the catalytic converter spewing a liquid from tail pipes.
I own a 2000 maxima, which I bought new. The service engine light first appeared at around 15000. I brought it in to get my car service for the 15k service at the dealership. They said everything was fine. The light was off after that. However it reappeared three weeks later. At 30k, I brought it in for service again. I light I was told is due to the o2 sensor that was very sensitive, but they assured me nothing was wrong. Again after a day or so, the light came on again. I figure this was a way for nissan service to make some money, so I didn't think much of it. At 55k, I brought it in to the dealership again for service, they said everything was fine. Again, a few days later, the light came on again. Foolish me, I didn't think anything of it. After all I took care of the car.*ak recently, I have problem with the milege. I was going getting 240 mi versus 320 mi that I was normally getting.I brought it to a mechanic, and he hooked it up to his computer, and found out one of the coil was damage so he replaced it. He also told me that my service engine soon light was on all the time because the of catalytic converter . My car has 83k miles on it now. It seems like a lot but it's only 3 years old. I don't think the cc should be giving me ploblems at this stage. I check the warranty for it, and since I'm in ca it's only good for 70k/ 7years. I have spoken to nissan customer service and explain the situation, but because the car is no longer under warranty, they told me they have no obligation to fix the problem. I really believe there is something wrong with this part. I have search the internet and fould out that many people have experience this problem also. Nissan should really look into this problem. This is my 3rd nissan car. It's been good but I don't think I'll buy another nissan again. It's just not relaible as it use to be.
Safety defect with the malfunction indicator lamp or service engine soon light as it relates to the rear oxygen sensors in the 2000 nissan maxima. Failure to replace oxygen sensors could ultimately result in further vehicle failure and possible injury. This is a safety defect in the manufacture of the vehicle and not due to the negligence of the owner for the upkeep of the car. Safety defect is a common problem to 2000-2002 nissan maximas based on several technical service bulletins issued by nissan, and based on my own literature search over the internet, however, nissan has not yet issued a recall. The total cost to replace the rear oxygen sensors and reprogram the emission control system was $363.21.
( check engine light come on) rear exhaust and heated oxygen sensor had to be replaced three time.
The dealer replaced parts in the vehicle, however they did not know what caused the stalling. The consumer found other complaints with the same problem as hers. *ph
The "service engine soon" light has come on 3 times within the last year, starting at 25,290 miles. The first 2 times, my mechanic said the scan code po 420 showed a problem with the catalytic converter and he reset the computer. The third time it came on, I took the car to the nissan dealer, and they replaced nothing, but "reprogrammed" the computer to clear it, and charged me $147. My maxima has only 32,013 miles and has been serviced regularly. This is a rip off.
The check engine light illuminated, the dealer replaced a sensor however the problem recurred.
While driving in cold weather the vehicle stalls out. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
The "service engine soon light" comes on about once a month. My automobile mechanic has turned off the light each time. He says that the catalytic converter is either weakening or their is a defect in the light. I find it alarming especially when I'm driving and I worry about it each time it comes on.
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