Check Engine Light On problems of the 2000 Nissan Maxima

I checked my oil and transmission fluid about a week and a half after buying the car and right when I shut the hood the check engine light popped on and stayed on obviously very temperamental. About a week later while stopped at a red light the engine felt a little weird then when I started driving right away the car lost power shut down and all the light popped on I had my 2 year old and 3 year old and fiance in the car and the steering wheel locked up and I almost got hit trying to steer it out of traffic into a mcdonald's. Called the dealer and he just left us sitting there in the heat. Called the tow truck and I was trying to restart the car but it would turn over but not stay on. So I wait and wait and decide to try starting it like 20 minutes later after looking under the hood and it starts right up as the tow truck is pulling up but he charged me anyway even though I was able to drive it from there to the dealers on my own the dealers mechanic kept trying to diagnose this thing and kept saying OH its fixed now about 4 different times. . . First he said it was the coil pack,then he said it was the maf mass air flow sensor,then they said bad gas was put in it by them and they cleaned the gas rail,then finally they listened to me and replaced the isc (idle speed control) motor now it started working and not dying on me when I slow down or stop at red lights because they gave it back to me like three times saying it was fixed and it wasn't but now when I'm in the park position with the car running within about 20-30 seconds the rpm drops and the car lights up and dies but at least it starts right back up and drives not like before but this is still a problem. Look on identifix website and you will see that 4 components need to be recalled. The maf,ignition coils,isc,and most expensive of all the ecm which it says is usally damaged once the isc is done for.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that when restarting the vehicle, the engine would misfire and the vehicle would shake abnormally. The vehicle would also shake abnormally when driving at various speeds and would sporadically begin to lose power. The dealer performed a diagnosis on the vehicle and determined that the ignition was defective. Most recently, the check engine warning light was illuminated and would not shut off. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.

Since I owned this car I have multiple issues. The check engine light is constantly on. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and I was told the code was indicating the coils were bad. Also, I have experienced the slip and tcs light come on. The vehicle shakes and loses power. On top that I can't get the car to pass inspection. My radio also has a electrical problems, it went dark. I feel we should all file a class action law suit.

I have a check engine light on at 60,000 miles on 2000 Nissan Maxima, but code was p1320 which dealer ask to replace all six coils of cylinders costing 2000$.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Maxima. One year ago, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the coil ignition failed. The coil ignition was replaced. Several months later, the engine warning light illuminated again on the instrument control panel and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer replaced all of the coil ignition springs. One week later, the light illuminated again and the dealer stated that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The oxygen sensor was replaced. Five months later, the failure recurred and the dealer stated that the catalyst needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired because the expense exceeds $1,200. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance because the warranty expired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and current mileage was 88,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the check engine light remains illuminated on the instrument panel. He replaced the O2 sensors twice in one year and also replaced six of the coils springs after the vehicle was diagnosed. After each replacement, the engine light did not illuminate for three weeks. The coil springs were just replaced three weeks ago and now the check engine light is illuminated again. Speed was not a factor. He notified the dealer and they stated that he had to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed again. The contact stated that he is not taking the vehicle back to the dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 89,000 and failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

My check engine light is on - and the car is running poorly. There is an issue with it jerking intermittently while driving. I have been told by the repair shop that there is a technical service bulletin on this car for bad engine coils and harnesses. Total cost to repair is between $3,000-4,000. If a manufacturer knows there is a problem with a car it produces, it should have a recall and repair the cars affected.

Check engine light flashed during acceleration, and then stayed on, coinciding with poor engine performance. Occurred repeatedly over several year period. Eventually replaced all ignition coils which solved the problem (old coils kept).

Check engine light came on and the engine is running rough. Took it to the dealer in sept '02 and they determined the coils were no good. They replaced them under warranty. Now the car is doing the same thing again and the dealer advised that the coils need replacing again. Dealer mentioned there was a problem with the original coils. Obviously they used original coils when they replaced them in 2002. Now the dealer will not replace them again because the car is no longer under warranty. Contacted Nissan directly and they also refused to pay for the coils or the labor.

The check engine light came on while traveling. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, and the engine coils were found to be defective. A complaint was registered with the manufacturer. However, manufacturer refused assistance. . . . . . . These coils have a flaw in design which results in one or more engine misfires. Nissan has improved the design in newer models. However, Nissan refused to help customers. Total cost of replacing the coils was $750. 00.

Check engine light continously comes on, had oxygen sensor replaced, still comes on with various codes.

The check engine light illuminated, the dealer replaced a sensor however the problem recurred.

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine coil needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.