Model year
2000 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 360 complaints for the 2000 Nissan Maxima (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (115), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE (25). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 360 complaints
- 2001 172 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 1,426 complaints
- 2005 948 complaints
- 2006 576 complaints
- 2007 129 complaints
- 2008 79 complaints
- 2009 339 complaints
- 2010 275 complaints
- 2011 106 complaints
- 2012 107 complaints
- 2013 62 complaints
- 2014 96 complaints
- 2016 142 complaints
- 2017 106 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 18 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
360 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 6, injury field 26, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Maxima · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Nissan Maxima at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.