Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| NTB99055A | 02/01/2000 | NTB99055 | 613957 | Concerns with the headliner sagging at the sunroof railing on vehicles built before jn1ca31a4yt010384, jn1ca31a8yt209437, jn1ca31d0yt524517, jn1ca31d2yt7334418. *tt | 09/22/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| NTB00055 | 07/07/2000 | 613954 | Vehicles built before jn1ca31d1yt766295, jn1ca31a6yt224079, jn1ca31d5yt555214, jn1ca31a3yt031422 may have a scratch(s) in the top of the rear bumper just below the lower edge of the trunk lid. *tt | 09/22/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| NTB02007 | 01/08/2002 | 629419 | Concerns with all doors intermittently locking by themselves. *jb | 04/02/2002 | |
| NTB01029 | 05/15/2001 | 625091 | Subject regarding wind noise rear glass run rubber. | 11/16/2001 | |
| NTB99-036A | 05/10/2000 | NTB99036 | 613480 | Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *tt | 07/19/2000 |
| NTB99046A | 01/18/2000 | NTB99046 | 609979 | Customers may complain that the outer edge of the door finisher cloth inserts on any of the doors appear rough or uneven, or is not fully inserted into the door finisher. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| NTB99046 | 07/16/1999 | 608136 | Owners of vehicles built prior to the applied vins may comment that the outer edge of the door finisher cloth inserts on any of the doors appear rough or uneven, or not fully inserted into the door finisher. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| NTB99038 | 06/04/1999 | 606199 | Information regarding the paint protection door handle area and edge. *tt | 08/12/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| NTB00090 | 11/02/2000 | 618788 | On some vehicles, the trunk room side finisher may pop out of place. *tt | 04/30/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 116000 | ||
| 2000 nissan maxima with corroded mount for engine center mount that is allowing engine to dislodge from car's chassis. failed annual inspection | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 99500 | ||
| The lower radiator support (tie bar) has rusted out to the point that it is affecting the alignment of the vehicle. the rust is concentrated around the place where the lower engine support bolts to the front of the car. it is entirely conceivable that the engine could cause the lower engine support to break free from the lower radiator support. additionally, the excessive rust on the lower radiator support will significantly reduce the crash performance on this part of the vehicle. | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 11/04/2000 | ||
| Vehicle keeps pulling to right.*ak there is a whining noise coming from the right side while driving. uneven heating and defrost improper. theft warning alarm will sound for no reason. trunk and hood is asymmetrical. vehicle gets bad gas mileage. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/18/2012 | 74000 | ||
| My previous vehicle was a 2001 subaru outback and there was a recall for the rear subframe rusting. the rust problem on my maxima concerns a component at least as important as the subframe on the subaru. the vehicle has a metal radiator support at the front of the vehicle that runs the width of the car. this radiator support not only holds the radiator up, but is also connected to an engine support in the centre. this radiator support is rusting through right in the centre where the engine support bolts to the rad support. this problem is widespread on the 2000-2003 and the 1995 - 1999 maxima. a google search will reveal the extent of the problem. imagine the consequences if the rad support should fail and thus, the engine become unsupported while the vehicle is in motion? whether this is poor metal quality, or a lack of proper rustproofing paint (as it was with the outback) i don't know. there are vehicles out there with minor rust in other major components, but a completely rotted radiator support. i believe some investigation by the nhtsa is warranted. i'm in canada, but this problem is rampant in the us as well. | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 127000 | 1 | |
| Radiator support on my 2000 nissan maxima is rotted on the bottom center. i found out couple weeks ago, wondering what was the noise that was coming from the front end. while driving on the through way, at 55mph i could see my hood shaking it almost looks like its going fly out which is kinda scary, basically the hood latch that is on the radiator support is loose, because the rod that holds the hood latch is rotted and broke from the lower radiator support, it looks like lower radiator support can brake anytime in half from the center, which would drop the motor down while im on the road. and this i have seen on many maxima of this generation and many maxima owners of this generation of maxima 2000-2003 talk about it. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Radiator support on my 2000 nissan maxima is rotted on the bottom center. i found out couple weeks ago, wondering what was the noise that was coming from the front end. while driving on the through way, at 55mph i could see my hood shaking it almost looks like its going fly out which is kinda scary, basically the hood latch that is on the radiator support is loose, because the rod that holds the hood latch is rotted and broke from the lower radiator support, it looks like lower radiator support can brake anytime in half from the center, which would drop the motor down while im on the road. and this i have seen on many maxima of this generation and many maxima owners of this generation of maxima 2000-2003 talk about it. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 107264 | 1 | |
| My son was driving this car and heard the engine making unusual noise and a clunking noise. i took the car to a mechanic to have it checked out and found out the front sub frame is completely rusted out. the front motor mount isn't attached to anything. the motor isn't supported up front. he told me the car is not safe to drive. i can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous. i'm filing this report in case i have to take legal action at a later date. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 107264 | ||
| My son was driving this car and heard the engine making unusual noise and a clunking noise. i took the car to a mechanic to have it checked out and found out the front sub frame is completely rusted out. the front motor mount isn't attached to anything. the motor isn't supported up front. he told me the car is not safe to drive. i can't believe there isn't a recall on something so dangerous. i'm filing this report in case i have to take legal action at a later date. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 98000 | ||
| I have a model year 2000 nissan maxima. i also owned a 1990 nissan maxima and a 1998 nissan maxima all with the same exact problem. the radiator support rusts out completely and its not due to radiator failure or accident damage. the undercarriage of these cars need to be better protected from the weather or better quality parts need to be used. but specifically the radiator support systems in these maximas are of very poor quality. failure of these parts would result in the engine and or transmission falling out of the vehicle which is a serious safety issue. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 38000 | 4 | 05/21/2000 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 11/04/2000 | ||
| Vehicle keeps pulling to right.*ak there is a whining noise coming from the right side while driving. uneven heating and defrost improper. theft warning alarm will sound for no reason. trunk and hood is asymmetrical. vehicle gets bad gas mileage. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 11/04/2000 | ||
| Vehicle keeps pulling to right.*ak there is a whining noise coming from the right side while driving. uneven heating and defrost improper. theft warning alarm will sound for no reason. trunk and hood is asymmetrical. vehicle gets bad gas mileage. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 139072 | ||
| I recently had my transmission fluid changed (n0v. 2010) on my 2000 nissa maxima se and was told that the radiator support is corroded with rust due to very poor quality. i was told by the auto mechanic that this shouldn't be happening and that it was a safety hazard since this could result in the engine or transmission falling out of the veihicle. i was told to file a complaint since this problem is happening with many nissan maximas. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 98000 | ||
| I have a model year 2000 nissan maxima. i also owned a 1990 nissan maxima and a 1998 nissan maxima all with the same exact problem. the radiator support rusts out completely and its not due to radiator failure or accident damage. the undercarriage of these cars need to be better protected from the weather or better quality parts need to be used. but specifically the radiator support systems in these maximas are of very poor quality. failure of these parts would result in the engine and or transmission falling out of the vehicle which is a serious safety issue. | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 116000 | ||
| 2000 nissan maxima with corroded mount for engine center mount that is allowing engine to dislodge from car's chassis. failed annual inspection | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 80000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle, as with many nissan maxima's from 2000 to 2003, is affected by a defective radiator core support. the part is extremely prone to rusting and decaying while the surrounding parts remain intact. the part on my car has developed holes and chunks are constantly falling off, possibly causing a safety hazard. *tr | |||