2000 Nissan Maxima SE from North America - Comments

I have a 2000 maxima se and recently I've noticed its been losing power, it takes a heavier foot to make it go than it used to.. I've seen 2 mechanics, both told me the spark plugs lookd fine, so it had to be a fuel system problem, apparently the fuel filter can't just be replaced??? confused on that matter?? so I've been considering either cleanin the fuel system and/or replacing the fuel pumps..

But now that I found this thread I wonder if its the coils..

When I start up the car after its been cold for a while, the car makes a noise similar to when the ignition is tried while the car is already on.. I've also noticed by lookin at the rpm dial that when I start it, it sometimes drops back down almost shuttin the car off, but then goes back up to normal..

are my problems coils? or both coils n fuel system??

I JUST REPLACED MY NUMBER 5 IGNITION COIL AND ALREADY REPLACED 2 OF MY OXYGEN SENSORS--- 2000 MAXIMA 55,000 miles.

I have a similar problem as the person who posted a review, two above this one. My 2000 Maxima GLE with 102,000 miles started running very rough in the spring of 2004 it turned out to be one of the coils, which I had replaced. The problem reoccurred again and eventually all the coils were replaced. However now when I start the car with a cold engine it runs for approximately 30 then stalls. When it's around 32 degrees or below it takes maybe 8 to 12 times before I can get the car to idle without stalling. Seems like it's not getting enough fuel. It also runs very, very rough. It makes a whining grinding noise when you turn the key. My mechanic is still troubleshooting this problem and I'm in the hole for almost $2000, coils, sensors, throttle-body. Has anyone out there had this problem? If so please post a review on what was replaced by their Mr. Goodwrench to resolve the problem.

If the problem is only when cold, it could be the TPS (throttle position sensor). If the problem continues after, probably a blown MAF. O2 sensors do not kick in until engine is hot.

I had same problem, see Nissan TSB NTB00-008B. I think this will solve your problem.

I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 160K miles. The car started dying when I came up to a stoplight, it runs fine going down the highway. I have replaced the two (2) O2 sensors in front of the catalytic converter and that did not help, so I replaced the catalytic converter and that did not help. Anyone know where I should look next?

I have the same problem with my Nissan 2000. It stalls when I sit at a stop light. If I roll slowly upto the stoplight it doesn't stall. If I put it in neutral at the stoplight it stays on for a little while longer, but then stalls.

I haven't replaced anything as of yet. I notice that one of the sensors by where the air comes in before the air filter has a lot of black carbon on it.

Can anyone help all of us with this problem? Seems like a lot of Nissan owners are having these problems.

I have a 00 maxima with 76k miles. my check engine light came on after about 64k miles. I took it to the nissan dealer and was told my ignition coils needed replacing. they advised me to replace all for a small fee of about $600. To date the coils haven't been replaced. Although now my car is starting to shake horribly at lights and seems to putter when I drive. After reading all of the previous responses all I can think of is trading in my car.. So long Nissan...

To the guy above me... I have the same problem with my 2000 maxima. The problem has been going on for awhile now, but back about 6 months ago I replaced one of my ignition coils and it got better. But went bad again. I'm gonna replace the rest of them and see what happens. If it doesn't work I might just blow my car up. (just kidding)

Owner of 2001 Maxima GLE, some mild performance mods. Light came on at 63K. Unplugged battery for hours. Still on. Took it to autozone. AZ employee ran an OBDII reader on it and asked if I had just put gas in the car, which I had. He said the error message was related to the gas cap. I bought a $6 gas cap, installed it, took the car home and unplugged it overnight. Light is now off. I got lucky. I was fearing replacement of the coils at $80 each. Hopefully the light stays off. If not, I will write an update.

By the way, if you have to replace the coils, do it yourself. It is an easy job. All it takes is a ratched, 10MM (i think) socket, allen wrench, and a socket extension. Oh, and 25-30 minutes. Put some new plugs in while you are at it. I installed NGK Iridiums and oh the difference it made.

I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima and my check engine light came on and they replaced the #4 coil. At 60000 I had the O2 sensor replaced, but after talking to some people I was informed that a bad coil could give a bad read. At 65000 my light came on again and I had auto zone do a reading and P1320 came up for ignition coil. Replacing the coils is fairly easy. Look in your manual on replacing spark plugs and it steps you through it. Bought the replacement coils at auto zone for $65.00 each. Only replaced the front 3 so far. One of them looked like it was bad so I am hoping that will resolve the problem. The only way I found to reset the check engine light on this car is to disconnect the battery for 24 hours. Any thing less will not reset it. Must be something about this year. I've tried 15 hours and it still came on. After 24 hours it reset. I'll let you know if it comes back on after I get the light to reset.

Can anyone help figure out what to do about my 2000 Nissan Maxima? About three weeks ago my car started turning off when I had it in park. Now it sometimes even cuts off when I am at a stop light. I called a Nissan Dealer and they told me it could be the fuel filter, and it would cost $400.00 because I am a girl I do not know too much about cars, I really want some more opinions. I love my Maxima it is a great car… but I need to fix this problem. Please anyone who knows about this let me know what you think! Thank You.

-M.

I just bought a used 99 Nissan Maxima with 70K. As soon as I got home from the dealer that SES light came on. I thought Maximas are really reliable cars, but after reading these posts I'm really worried. I'm thinking maybe I should take it back : (

Hi M.

I'm having the exact same problem with my Nissan 2000 Maxima. I've actually had 3 problems, but now I'm just down to the car stalling in Park and at Stop Lights. Is your service engine soon light on?

My Service Engine Soon light was on and I took it to Autozone and they hooked a machine up to see what "Codes" would show up.

One Code said I needed and replaced my Camshaft Position Sensor and that solved that code from coming on. The other Code was a P0140 which is the rear O2 Sensor. I looked under the car and saw the ground wire was detached to the Catalytic converter so I re attached it and that cured that.

My Service Engine Soon light is no longer on and it just stalls at idle in park and at stoplights. I have to keep restarting it and it's a real bummer. I like my Nissan Maxima too!

I'm going to check out the Throttle Position Sensor and see if that is it.

I hope some of this helps you or someone else having our Maxima problems.

Brian.

To the lady above... if the dealership told you its your fuel filter and it would cost you over $400.00... that's crazy.. go to a local shop and they'll replace for you under 100.