2000 Nissan Maxima SE 4D from North America - Comments

If you want to diagnose which coil is bad, here is what to do.

Unbolt each of the coil packs.

While the car is cold, start it and let it idle.

When the idle comes down to 800rpm (normal idle), one by one pull the plug wire off one spark plug at a time.

When you pull one off, and it makes no difference in the idle, that is your bad coil pack. replace it with oem Nissan part (through courtesy parts, etc)

Re. the last comment. Is it safe for me to disconnect coils while the engine is running? Aren't there the risk of electric shocks? And why do you need to unbolt the coils first?

BTW, today I have replaced the 3 front coils. The check engine light was reset, but I need to wait a couple of weeks to see if it turns back on. It takes that long usually after a reset.

Unfortunately, my engine still has the knocking/pinging noise. So tomorrow, I will play with the 3 back coils.

By the way, because of the lack of recall on this matter, I am also not buying another Nissan ever again.

I have '00 Maxima with 90K miles on it and the same problem with ignition coils since about 70K miles, SES light is on. Went to the Nissan dealer a little more than a year ago, they told me to replace all six of them (coils) for $95 ea. + tax and labor. I replaced only #1 since the code was pointing to #1 cylinder misfire. But the problem remains. It's too expensive for me to change all of them. I've been driving with this problem for more than 2 years now. Nissan should recall this problem for sure.

Unbelievable reading. We are talking about Nissan, not the famous Yugo's from the 1980's. Quality Japanese vehicles? They go forever I was told? Reliable? Well I am in the process of replacing all 6 coils. Check engine light + TCS + Slip lights come on. What is wrong with us? We should demand a Nissan recall. I signed the petition. I am frustrated and need a beer!!

Hey guys, my 2000 Maxima at 150,000 miles also has the ignition coil problem. It only starts the misfiring when cold it seems. Last winter it started and went away when it became warm again. Sometimes it misfires, sometimes it doesn't. I recently had to replace the MAF. This was a bit of a hassle, although relatively easy compared to other possible repair jobs, it was just stuck and needed a little convincing to part from the throttle body ;)

Anywho, replacing the MAF made the car run much smoother I feel. And the coil problem isn't as evident. But as advice to anyone else, I would recommend doing it yourself, only replace the coils as they go bad, buy parts online, and unless you are under warranty, stay far away from a dealership. They have to pay for those big airtime commercials somehow ya know.

I am the owner of a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE and am having problems also. The Service Engine Light, SLIP and TCS lights all are on and the car runs rough. I replaced the catalytic converter about 1 1/2 months ago and it ran great for about a month and then the same problems I was having before replacing the converter started again. It is back at the shop and I am waiting for what they say is wrong now. I can't believe that Nissan has not done some type of recall. I called the dealer about the catalytic converter and asked why there was no recall with so many people having problems and he said unless it was a saftey issue, they would not do a recall. Well I can tell you that this was my second Nissan and unfortunately will be the last Nissan I own!!

I have a 2001 Maxima SE with 118K miles and the same problem with the "Service Engine Soon" light. Dealer says it could be due to the gas cap not being tight (it is) or a sensor. They want $115 just to diagnose the problem. I've had this problem for over 6 months and the only noticeable problem is trouble starting the car from time to time. Nissan should recall this problem but I'm not holding my breath. This the third Nissan I've owned and I love the Maxima, but I'm not so sure I'd buy another.

2000 Maxima front coil is 22448-2Y005, rear coil is 22448-2Y000.

2001 Maxima front is 22448-2Y007, and rear is 22448-2Y007.

2000 Maxima coils are NOT the same as the 2001 Maxima.

Putting the correct coils is important to get rid of the SES light. Good luck.

Hello all I too have this irritating coil problem...I've been trying to replace them myself but its been too cold... I just signed the petition and hopefully someone @ Nissan does something about it, people get mad i. e. ME and won't stand for this... Greetings from Chicago.

- Carlos Hernandez.

I have a 99 Nissan Maxima. About one year ago I started to notice the rough ride and it seems as if the car is going to die or cut off. I took it to the dealership and they say it has a random misfire caused by the cylinder coils and the knock sensor needs to be replaced. The cost with parts and labor is over 1500.00, which is outrageous! I would sell it but no one will buy it with the rough ride and all...

Add me to the list. I have a 2000 Maxima SLE with 115k. Check engine light came on and the garage could not determine exactly which coil was bad as the problem has been intermittent. After seeing this site, I just decided to have them replace them all rather than chase them down one by one for the next 3 years. The cost is just under $500. Clearly this should have been covered as a factory defect. Thanks Nissan!!

I too am a victim of this horrible what-should-be RECALL on my 2000 Maxima SE. Been having this problem for 2 years and finally gave into fixing it before I sell it (maybe CarMax will buy it).

Anyway I found some cheap OE parts (ONLY USE ORIGINAL PARTS!) for you guys which I just ordered myself which are even cheaper than Courtesy Parts Nissan and will save you about $150-$200:

(3) 22448-2Y000 Rear (Right) were $59.85/each with FREE shipping. Total came to $179.55.

https://www.fcpgroton.com

(3) 22448-2Y005 Front (Left) $55.79/each with $8.25 shipping. Total came to $175.62.

https://www.rockauto.com/

I also bought some OE spark plugs from Courtesy Parts Nissan:

(6) NGK PFR5G-11 (22401-A33B002) $9.90/each with $9.30 shipping. Total came to $68.70.

http://www.courtesyparts.com

Hope this helps guys, and GOOD LUCK!

I'm another victim of the Nissan Corporation.

Had the C.E.L. come up two years ago, then 4 months later it went away, and stayed off for about 6 months, came back on, and had it checked, code p1320 ignition signal and code p0300 multiple cylinder misfire detected, and replaced with 6 new coils and 6 new platinum spark plugs, plus a complete tune-up. They had reset the errors as well, so after they were done with the car, they turned the car on and guess what??? The CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) remained, they ran it thru the computer and again, same two errors P1320 and P0300. this cost me around $960.00.

If anyone else out there encounters these problems, think about it twice before spending so much money.

Nissan MUST DO A RECALL NOW!!!

I bought the 2000 GLE in Dec 08, and after (5) trips back to the dealership ie., replacement of the O2 sensors, MAF, all 6-coils/plugs the car has held up so far. All problems many have complained about. I truly don't believe Nissan would help/invest any money recalling these cars. I took the gas advice to upgrade. Hopefully, one way to figure this motor deal out. Gas is trickling back UP.

I'm thankful that so many of you have left comments regarding obvious problems to look for; reliable parts; and what codes to regularly expect. I think our best medicine is sites like this one. My car just has a band aid on it for now. My confidence is :( regarding Nissan. I hope you're well. God Bless.

I just bought my beloved 2000 Maxima SE in 2007, and after a year the MIL light (Malfunction Indicator Light or Check Engine), TCS and SLIP lights accompanied with a strange shake appeared and it is annoying me. I just read all the comments since the beginning and they are all the same as mine, the only thing is my rpm's stay the same (does not lose power) so it is very weird to me that the ignition has a failure.

I had a Maxima '93, and back then I had to change the whole distributor due to rpm going up and down and the engine losing power. Anyway, the problem my new Maxima has is sometimes when I turn on the engine, a little shake happens(engine rpm OK), but when I shift to D or reverse, the whole car starts shaking (the rpm keep OK)and this disappears after 5 minutes, doesn't matter if the engine is hot or not.

I went to Autozone for a free diagnostic and the magic P01320 Code appears, and it seems cyl #6 is wrong(they have the way to tell which one is bad). A friend of mine told me he had one car (not a Maxima) and it had the same problem (the shaking), he went to get an ABS check, and in fact, that was it, they just purged the whole system and the shaking problem was gone, so I am assuming this will end my tragedy. I will check the ABS system and then go for the coils.

Another thing; I bought Haynes' Manual and there is no code P01320, only P0132 and it belongs to and O2 sensor. I will get back as soon as clear myself on this.

I love my Maxima but if this is a constant problem I will be forced to change it for a bike...

If you have anymore comments, this is my MSN yosshysland84@hotmail.com

JLM.