Faults:

I had only 2 things go wrong with the car:

Problem 1 was at about 70,000 miles, the check engine came on, and took it into Nissan after I had the codes ran, and found out it was an exhaust problem on the front bank. Nissan delivered a quote of about 1,100 bucks. I said no thanks, as I was told it more specifically was the front bank's cat was failing, but they did replace the O2 sensor on that bank, just to make sure it wasn't that. After deciding not to fix it, and continued to pass smog, I pushed on and put over 70,000 more miles, and was even told the only things I was really doing to the car by not fixing it, was sacrificing some gas mileage.

Problem 2 was around 110,000 second gear shift (from first to second) was a hard shift after the car warmed up. Had a few shops test drive it, and all said basically same things, that it was most likely a spring or something simple, and would be about 500 bucks. Again, chose not to worry about it, and continued driving it, till I decided to trade it in for a newer Maxima.

General Comments:

Loved the car, handled great, had all the options for its time, no major repairs and I did drive it hard at times. Regular oil changes, and other regular maintenance, and it just kept running.

Only real complaint was the gas mileage, where I do about 22,000 - 25,000 miles a year, was to only get 23, maybe 25 at the very very best; it was just costing too much in gas.

Was getting high in mileage, and simply wanted something with less mileage and wanted better fuel economy, otherwise I would still totally have the car.

Faults:

I had to replace the 02 sensors at 125,000 miles.

General Comments:

My first Nissan was a 1999 Altima that I purchased in 2005 with 120,000 miles. I gave my Altima to my cousin with 190,000 last year when I bought my 2000 Maxima.

The only thing I've had to replace was an 02 sensor (total cost $80). With 150,000 miles on it, I figured I would have a lot of problems, but I haven't.

I only use premium gas, and K&N filters (oil & air). When I first purchased the car, I changed all the fluids & had the transmission flushed.

I read some of the reviews, & I am shocked that anyone would pay more than $200 to replace the 02 sensors. The sensors themselves are only $60 from Advance Auto Parts!! I never deal with the dealer, I use a small local shop with the mechanic that worked on my previous vehicle & my parents' vehicles.

The check engine light hasn't come on in my Maxima, but it did come on occasionally in my Altima. I had that car checked, & everyone said it was fine, so I continued to drive it (about 15,000) until I gave it to my cousin & she has yet to have any problems with the car.

I will drive this car until I save enough money to purchase a 2006 Honda Accord.

Faults:

Since buying the car BRAND NEW:

O2 sensor replaced (first time UNDER warranty).

Driver side fwd/back seat motor just went out (139K miles). All the other positions work.

Sub-woofer goes in and out for some reason.

General Comments:

I purchased this car with 4 miles on it, and have NEVER had a major problem yet. Other than what's mentioned above. I do normal maintenance. Nothing more.

Faults:

I had a O2 sensor out when I bought it.

Shortly after, I had an evap valve break.

General Comments:

This car is by far the best car I have ever driven, and I have driven some very exotic cars (2005 Lotus Elise), and I work at a dealership, so I see drive plenty of cars everyday, and I still love driving my '01 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary Edition.

The problems that I have had with previous cars have been so much worse than the little $30 and $40 dollar fixes with this car.

Nissan engines are built to last to 400,000 easy, as long as you take care of it, just like anybody should take care of any car.