2000 Nissan Maxima SE 4D from North America - Comments

2001 Pathfinder with 74k miles; Jan5, 2006 developed a rough engine; dealer advised $80. to computer check the "service engine soon" light and determined that one cylinder misfired. Because of the cost ($800.+ to replace all (nissan recommended all rather than one) ), did one and now 300 miles later, lights back on and I have the problem described. This is not right. This must be a faulty design when the company recommends that all coil packs be replaced rather that the faulty coil. While I like the auto, I intend to make this a problem for resolution by Nissan. I will make the repairs b/c I need to work, but I intend to be reimbursed.

I am glad I found this column. My 2000 maxima has behaved exactly like every one of you guys. At 65000 miles the engine started quitting, brought to the dealer and had the MAF replaced. Weeks ago at 85000 miles the SES came on with that crazy Slip and TCF lights coming on even when the car is started and I have not moved the car. Brought it to Autozone last week and like most of you, the P1320 code showed up. I have not done a thing yet since I am researching what is the real cause of the problem. Car runs erratic, but keeps going. Looks like this is a coil problem from all the postings. Thanks for the suggestions of DIY.

Seems like a good place to vent. Cars get old, parts get worn. No car company is perfect. Replace the ignition coils with the alternative better quality aftermarket part and get on with your life. Theres more to life than worrying about the little things. Because life is only comprised of the little things. I just spent $850 Canadian on my 2001 Maxima SE. Replaced an O2 sensor 2 tie rod ends and a CV joint. Car runs great now. It's time for me to enjoy it. "Some pursue happiness — others create it."

I have a 1999 Maxima with 65000 miles and I am also having a problem with the check engine light. The first time it happened I replaced one of the coil wires for $200+. It came on again and I was told it was the oxygen sensor so I had it replaced for another $200+. It came on a third time and am now being told it is another ignition coil and that it would be approx $800.00 to replace them all. They told me I could keep driving it and hope it gets worst so they can narrow it down to a specific coil… Now I’m starting to question if the first $400.00 was spent for nothing after reading some of the other problems on this site. Wondering if 800.00 for 5 more coils is unreasonable or if I should check with some other mechanics??

Just got the coil call on my 2000 Maxima SE at 89K miles, after just having a 90K tune-up and new rotors put in just 3 days ago. This is turning out to be a very expensive week, tune-up $400, new rotors $380, and now the coils at $780. I am wondering what is next. Although I like the car, I thought it would last a bit longer before I'd have to start sinking major money into it. This weekend is Presidents Day weekend - lots of sales. I have severe reservations about another Nissan.

North Andover, MA.

Hello. All. I didn't know this kind of problem is occurred in Maxima a lot. In my case, I bought this 2000 Maxima Gxe at last September. It has only 47500miles. My first problem was last October. My warning light of engine service was on. In that time, I was under warranty, 3 months and 3000miles. They told me your 4th ignition coil was changed. After that, at last december, my warranty was over and last week the same warning light was on, I went again. They told me "your other coils should be changed with $100 (Diagnosis fee) +$670 (5coils and labor) +Tax, It's because you did not follow the last recommendation that should be changed the others together"... But I didn't remember to listen those kind of word. What I can remember is I just waited and they told me it's done. So I asked I didn't get those kind of recommendation. Then, he changed his word "Ah, your last error code is different with this one...".. I think they know this kind of problem on Nissan Maxima already, but they hid until they can get some profit from this one. I am angry with me not to demand an explanation deeply to them about this problem because of my English problem (I am an international student).

I have to find out how I can fix this one. I found I could buy this coil as $65... I can't confirm to change these by myself. Pray for me, please.

It looks like you guys need your own OBDII scanner like me. maybe then you won't keep getting owned by $800+ repair bills.

Learn how to fix it yourself. That's my policy.

I am interested in purchasing ignition coils for my 2000 Maxima. It was manufactured in 10/99. I called the dealership and they told me the part numbers were 22448-2Y001 and 22448-2Y007 for the front and rear coils. In searching on the Internet, I also found part numbers 22448-2Y000 and 22448-2Y005 for the front and rear. I have no way of cross referencing my manufacture date of 10/99 to the different part numbers. The dealership did not ask me for the date of manufacture. It seems that the part numbers are all for the 2000 Maxima. Or I really do not know what I am doing in my search.

Can someone please help me decide which are the correct part numbers? Thanks in advance. John.

Both numbers should fit either 2000 or 2001, so don't worry about that, u'll be fine. good luck.

I have a set of ignition coils that I could sell you if you are interested. I was going to replace them in my 2000 Maxima, but I sold the car instead. Part numbers 22448-2Y000 and 22448-2Y005.

These numbers, (22448-2Y001 and 22448-2Y007) I was told were the same part, but I got a better deal with the other numbers.

Ron White.

Well, I have the same issue as mostly everyone else, or so I believe. My check engine light has been on for some time and every now and then my engine slip and TCS lights come on, resulting in a very rough idle in Park. I can turn the car off, wait a while and during the subsequent restart both light could, I say could, go off. No guarantees.

Has anyone been successful in getting Nissan to pay for the coil changes much less to admit to fault?

I have a 00 Maxima SE, bought it with 75K and had the 90K service done and about 106K is when the light came on. Runs fine, but has a little misfire every few weeks. Had a guy who wanted to replace the plugs because that's what he thought, but wound up replacing #3 coil. I didn't see him do it, but it didn't take him any time at all. Light came back on after 100+ miles. I am thinking of replacing the rest of the coils. I think the front and rear banks are different. They run $77 ea. here in Northern California. If the person who has them for sale still has them let me know. Thanks, febanske@yahoo.com BTY this is my second Maxima and I just think there great cars except for this problem. Will probably get the new body style when this gets close to 200K.

I purchased my 00 new in Sept of 2000, only has 58,000 on now. Came across this list while searching for tie rod info and saw all the comments on ignition coils. After reading about having any luck on getting Nissan to fix this type of problem figured I'd chime in. Right after my three year warranty expired with about 30,000 miles my wife called me to let me know the car was acting act. What she mentioned sounded like a misfire, but by the time she brought it home it was fine except for the check engine light. Made an appointment and took it into the dealer. Dealer found a bad coil and changed all six free of charge to me. At the time I figured this was due to the emissions clause and not 3 yr warranty.

I have a 99 maxima, and I have had the same problem with the coils ever since 75000 miles. The dealers just diagnose the computer and don't look over the rest of the car. I had them replace all six of the coils and spark plugs at 85000 miles and it ran fine for a while. But now I have 104k on it and it does the same interminent hesitation on the highway!!i mean should the coils be good for remainder of the cars life??

I was just searching to find out how hard it is to change the plugs on my early model 1999 Maxima. I have 175K miles and never changed the plugs wires or coils or o2 sensors. Car runs great, this thread makes me nervous. What plugs do you recommend for my 1999 Maxima? Are they hard to change?

Thanks