Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Nissan Maxima has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22E066000 Replacement Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V287000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- 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
- NHTSA #02V146000 NISSAN/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 28 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
Of the 172 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 172 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Nissan Maxima has an average reliability rating. Complaints focus on air bags, engine, and electrical systems, indicating potential issues. With seven recalls, including airbag and lighting concerns, there's some evidence of reliability challenges but data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine and engine cooling | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension | 90,000–140,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
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 change
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections and pads
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Belt inspections and replacement
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag light illumination
- Overheating or coolant leaks
- Electrical failures or glitches
- Suspension noises or vibrations
- Braking performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.