Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Nissan Maxima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 360 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 171 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 72 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
- Air Bags 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
Of the 360 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 360 complaints, owners report 26 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Nissan Maxima has moderate reliability data, with 360 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns related to exterior lighting. The electrical system and engine are the primary areas of concern based on complaints. However, with limited data on other components, the overall rating is average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Rotate and balance tires
- Replace air filter
- Inspect brake pads
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Brake warning lights
- Unresponsive airbag light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.