Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the emission control (four problems).
The intake manifold gasket needed to be replace at 87,000 miles. I have noticed that other Maxima owners have had the same experience. Read details...
While driving at approximately 30 mph and decelerating the car began to slightly buck when the transmission tried to down shift. After approximately one to two minutes I smelled an electrical burn. When I came to a stop and put the car in park the engine raced to approximately 1600 to 1900 rpms at Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Maxima. While driving (mph unknown) the check engine light illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle twice, stated that the catalytic converter failed, and should be replaced. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter at 90,000 and again at 121,000 miles. Read details...