13 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2000 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2000 Maxima.
Front rotors/pads completely wore out. Consumer replaced them three times in just 40, 000 miles. Rotors resurfaced twice by dealer. Once on 11/19/01 at 16252 miles. Second was on 04/29/02 at 21510 miles. The third was 10/10/03 at 40000 miles. This repair was by a private motor shop.
The vehicles rotors warped prematurely. The dealer has been notified.
Front brake rotors have been fixed 3 times within 30,000 miles. The car was shaking and vibrating when driving above 55 mph.
Every fifteen thousand miles front brake rotors have to be replaced due to warping. Consumer owns two of the same vehicles, but different years, both experience the same problem.
Brake rotors warped after 20,000 miles. I have had them replaced 3 times because they were too warped to turn.
While driving 55-65mph and applying brakes vehicle would vibrate. Took vehicle to dealership, and indicatiion was that rotors were warped and needed to be replaced.
Rotors cause severe drievability problems at speeds over 40 mph and may impact effectivesness of abs system.
Rotors warped front & rear 12,105 - resurfaced rotors; warped at 19967 -replaced; warped at 28800, resurfaced; rear pads completely worn, front 75% good. Dealer saying no known defect, cannot explain.
Vehicle was shaking when applying brakes, consumer took vehicle into dealer, and dealer rotated the rotors. 5oo0 miles later, brakes had to be replaced. Soon after that vehicle was back in shop to get brakes replaced again. Consumer stated front brake rotors were warped.
The front rotors warp about every 12,000 miles. Each time, the dealer has either replaced or re-surfaced the rotors. This is a known defect, and Nissan hasn't corrected the issue. So far, my rotors have been serviced 4 times, and now coming on number 5.
Whenever consumer goes above 40 mph vehicle starts to shake from warped rotors.
2000 Maxima engine failed. Piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. The rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. The drive belts were replaced. The deck lid light bulb was replaced. The consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. Updated 03/20/06.
While driving at 55mph steering becomes erratic upon applying the brakes. Vehicle vibrates and shakes uncontrollably. Also brakes make a grinding noise.