Major Problems with 2001 Nissan Maxima Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Nissan Maxima

2001 Nissan Maxima STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Victims: 1

2001 Nissan Maxima FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 58000 miles

2001 Nissan Maxima BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 239000 miles

Browse 2001 Nissan Maxima complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ROTOR and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Maxima owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS while traveling at 60 mph steering wheel locked up and loss of brakes occurred causing vehicle to hit a tree...	24 ~ 77270 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rotors were warping after only 15000 miles. contacted dealer and dealer cannot find cause of problem.*ak...	16 ~ 18636 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we owned a 2001 nissan maxima for 2 1/2 years. we put an alternative on it and then on dec...	13 ~ 79071 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after parking vehicle consumer shifted to park instantly vehicle surged forward and hit the garage wall. damage was $5000.00. vehicle	10 ~ 84270 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service engine light stays on approximately 70% of the time. purchased car in nov 2000. *la...	8 ~ 49415 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle has had broken struts spring realignment wheel bearings and hub assembly. ...	8 ~ 84510 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the engine unexpectedly...	7 ~ 123947 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle wasn't part of the recall regarding the suspension due to the vin but experienced the problem stated on the...	7 ~ 105007 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE after hearing a rattle in the front of the car i found that the frame support under the radiator was...	6 ~ 126709 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 nissan maxima required the replacement of the fuel tank filler neck and cap secondary to corrosion. the service engine...	4 ~ 91937 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM soon after my warranty expire on my nissan maxima se 2001. my catalytic converter failed. i call the company to...	4 ~ 40000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have an '01 maxima se. my check engine light came on brought it to a dealer who said it...	4 ~ 46256 miles
SEATS i park my car at work and proceed to move the seat foward for my wife. it did not move...	4 ~ 6250 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM highway driving car jerks and sputters could cause a crash ses light came on car idles rough car stalls replaced	4 ~ 48900 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING rear muffler flange will completely rust-through causing separation of muffler and intake pipe. exhaust fumes will leak at this point...	4 ~ 60225 miles
EQUIPMENT every 3 000-6 000 miles brake rotors become warped causing a shaking in the steering while while braking. nissan acknowledging...	4 ~ 35722 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light illuminated intermittently. consumer had the computer reset at 36000 miles. vehicle had 70000 miles on it but	4 ~ 72750 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my nissan maxima (2001) began to hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear at approx. 55 000 miles. when i...	3 ~ 95000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS car was involved in a motor vehicle collision and airbags on either side did not deploy.*ak...	3 ~ 83667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle	3 ~ 38333 miles
TIRES after purchasing a new 2001 nissan maxima se in august 2001 i taken it back to the dealership over five	3 ~ 7667 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while traveling at 60 mph steering wheel locked up and loss of brakes occurred causing vehicle to hit a tree...	3 ~ 52667 miles
STEERING numerous problems with vehicle's front rotors. *mr this was the consumer's third set of front rotors and the latest set...	3 ~ 65983 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima equipped with a webasto hollandia 700 aftermarket sunroof. the contact was driving...	2 ~ 44000 miles
SEAT BELTS my 10 year old child was sitting in the rear seat drivers side and was strapped using the seat belt....	2 ~ 63500 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. during a routine inspection he was advised that the structure of the front	2 ~ 114000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. when the vehicle is turned off the exterior lighting sometimes remains illuminated. when...	2 ~ 201712 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from...	2 ~ 107861 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2001 maxima 20th anniversary edition. had to replace all three oxygen sensors in the last two years and recently the...	2 ~ 119500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT have a 2001 nissan maxima and the pin on the front lower control arm broke and had to be replaced...	2 ~ 88850 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION loud knocking under front of the car i replaced the bearings and noise stopped for a while. the knocking has...	2
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at any speed the steering would be hard to steer. recall 02v146000 concerning front suspension arm was issued.	2 ~ 47280 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel filler pipe rusted. as a result when filling the vehicle fuel leaked. *ak...	2 ~ 18000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM approx 1 mo ago my battery and brake light would light intermittently with no mechanical effect noted. the battery and...	2 ~ 29888 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer turned off engine and noticed smoke the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the	2
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving consumer smelled smoke consumer then pulled over and lifted hood and found heavy smoke and wires burning consumer	2 ~ 54448 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING front brake wheel bearing failed brake rotors warps in less than 15 000 mi. 02 sensor failed < 15 000...	2 ~ 34944 miles
POWER TRAIN speedometer is inoperative. mileage reading is incorrect. dealer contacted.*ak...	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while traveling at 60 mph steering wheel locked up and loss of brakes occurred causing vehicle to hit a tree...	2 ~ 21500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES toyo all season proxes p215/55r16 dot cxvd7a21000 original equipment $ 8000 damage to vehicle blowout on right rear tire due...	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. while driving 60 mph with the sun roof opened the glass detached...	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM engine codes po 420 and po 174. *tr...	1 ~ 164627 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE front cross sub frame steal defect. so rusted...engine and trans could drop leading to imminent danger. *tr...	1 ~ 159000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. when the vehicle is turned off the exterior lighting sometimes remains illuminated. when...	1 ~ 164424 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL check engine light keeps coming on had to replace idle control module twice for 500.00 each time because engine diagnosis...	1 ~ 120000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM check engine light comes over ever 5 months. every time its a cylinder misfire because of one or more ignition...	1 ~ 51231 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS nothing but problems since the vehicle was purchases new in '01. from replacing the alternator strong shutter in breaks even...	1 ~ 55000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 maxima 20th anniversary edition. had to replace all three oxygen sensors in the last two years and recently the...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance and learned...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing chain guide or tensioner worn. rattle noise coming from timing chain cover when accelerating from stop or at low...	1 ~ 96000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. the abs and check engine warning indicator lights illuminated. while driving 2 mph...	1 ~ 53000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS passenger side power seat will not move forward or backward entire motor needs replacing volume of usage has been minimal	1 ~ 47488 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph i went to down shift to 3rd but got 1st. i...	1 ~ 32000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph i went to down shift to 3rd but got 1st. i...	1 ~ 32000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my service engine comes on every week. i have to put it in the shop all the time and the	1 ~ 43000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING loud knocking under front of the car i replaced the bearings and noise stopped for a while. the knocking has...	1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT cpst checking car seats found latch anchor on 2001 nissan maxima to have unusually long sides (? 3cm). latch hooks...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle and towed it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY when coming out of an antique shop while the vehicle was parked the glass on the driver's side exploded and...	1 ~ 22000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM both oxygen sensors failed. the check engine light illuminated intermittently at first. then the light just stayed on. jb sc...	1 ~ 33000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 10 mph vehicle stalled. consumer to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. consumer had the vehicle	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION i believe the right front strut i purchased for my 2001 nissan maxima is being incorrectly manufactured by kyb america...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN my nissan maxima (2001) began to hard time shift between 1st and 2nd gear at approx. 55 000 miles. when...	1 ~ 60000 miles
RIM > WHEELS leased 2001 maxima anniversary edition. coming off lease 11/28/03. nissan sends man to inspect vehicle. man says lip of three...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM control for heat & a/c refused to work. there was n heat in the car and a/c light stayed on....	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM control for heat & a/c refused to work. there was n heat in the car and a/c light stayed on....	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT front rotors have failed three times within 60 000 and nissan says that this is due to driving habits i.e....	1 ~ 28000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR front rotors have failed three times within 60 000 and nissan says that this is due to driving habits i.e....	1 ~ 28000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after parking vehicle consumer shifted to park instantly vehicle surged forward and hit the garage wall. damage was $5000.00. vehicle	1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had a continuous problem with my 2001 nissan maxima cold start sensor and the dealer says no recall...	1 ~ 22000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2001 nissan maxima headlights glaze over constantly which causes loss of visibility in bad weather and at night. my...	1 ~ 50000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT numerous problems with vehicle's front rotors. *mr this was the consumer's third set of front rotors and the latest set...	1
STRUCTURE vehicle wasn't part of the recall regarding the suspension due to the vin but experienced the problem stated on the...	1 ~ 14125 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension is not designed to accomdate 4 adult passengers. trunk was empty with four passengers and rear suspension would	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL numerous problems with vehicle's front rotors. *mr this was the consumer's third set of front rotors and the latest set...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC lump behind brake pedal. when i press on the brake pedal the top of my foot (10.5 shoe size) presses...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION vehicle has had broken struts spring realignment wheel bearings and hub assembly. ...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS vehicle has had broken struts spring realignment wheel bearings and hub assembly. ...	1

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