One problem related to battery has been reported for the 2001 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2001 Maxima.
7/6/06 smelled strange odor 30 minutes later my 2001 Nissan Maxima lost total power in the fast lane, all gauges went to zero, heard a hissing sound as I dodged trucks going by at 80 mph as I coasted to the right shoulder. I opened the hood and the battery was squirting fluid out of all the vent caps. I called the nearest dealer in wilkes-barre, PA and they told me they couldn't even look at the car for a week! I made the decision to tow it to brenner Nissan in mechanicsburg,PA(90 miles, $346 tow bill). They made an initial inspection 7/7 and determined I have an electrical problem! I have gathered information on Nissan Maxima problems and will meet with the dealer 7/10 to determine how this problem will be diagnosed without incurring $1000's in service charges. They seemed unwilling to replace the battery and then see what else was broke.