2001 Model Year

Nissan Maxima

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
172
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Severe
18

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Latest owner reports

STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2022

Unknown. Recently bought vehicle, it's in great condition other than there is noticeable problems with the front and rear steering and suspension, mis...

Air Bags
Feb 2021

2001 Nissan Maxima. Consumer writes in regards to Airbag Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED MILEAGE IS INCORRECT ON THE DEALER'S DOCUMENTATION.

Air Bags
Aug 2019

TAKADA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND IT WON'T STOP BLINKING I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS

Air Bags
Jul 2019

FEW DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG RED SYMBOL START BLINKING. THEN, I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY TO RE-START THE ENGINE BUT DOESN'T START ENGINE ANYMORE. CAR IS...

Air Bags
Apr 2018

BLINKING AIRBAG LIGHT. BLINKS ALL THE TIME. BEEN DOING THIS FOR 5 MONTHS.

Air Bags
Dec 2017

TAKATA INFLATORS

VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITH THE SUN ROOF OPENED, THE GLASS DETACHED AS THE SUN ROOF WAS BEING CLOSED. THE FA...

Air Bags
Oct 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED OFF AND ON. THE CAUSE OF...

STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Oct 2017

THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR AND SURROUNDING LOWER STRUCTURE STARTED RUSTING AWAY AFTER ABOUT 4-5 YEARS FROM NEW. THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT IS NOW...

Air Bags
Jul 2017

TAKATA RECALL HI, THE REASON WHY I'M WRITING IS I HAD A RECALL QUITE SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A YEAR MAYBE AND IT WAS DONE BUT A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Maxima has 172 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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