Table 1 shows nine common structure related problems of the 2000 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the body (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Trunk Lid problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Door problems |
The frame is almost completely rusted out on my 2000 Nissan Maxima with 158,000 miles. My mechanic had it up on his lift last week and pointed out that the left driver side portion had a break in it and was unsafe to drive. One more pot hole and the engine/tranny will be in the street. Read details...
I recently had my transmission fluid changed (Nov. 2010) on my 2000 Nissan Maxima se and was told that the radiator support is corroded with rust due to very poor quality. I was told by the auto mechanic that this shouldn't be happening and that it was a safety hazard since this could result in the Read details...
The lower radiator support (tie bar) has rusted out to the point that it is affecting the alignment of the vehicle. The rust is concentrated around the place where the lower engine support bolts to the front of the car. Read details...