Three problems related to check engine light on have 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.
I experienced trouble starting the car for a couple of weeks prior to this incident also during this time the car was "hesitating" at various times both on acceleration and cruising. On Feb 3, 2005, after returning to the vehicle after a quick stop at the store, the engine would turn over but not "catch" and start. After trying to start it at least 6 to 8 times, the engine started but the cel, slp and tc engine warning lights went on and stayed on. The vehicle was brought to the Nissan dealer and according to the invoice: "scanned obd2 system for dtc trouble codes: has code p0430. Further diagnosis determined that cam sensor is bad. Replaced cam sensor, cleared codes and rechecked. " my question which was not fully answered by the Nissan dealer is what prompted the mechanic to do further diagnostics after receiving the p0430 which according the information I've been able to gather is not related to a problem caused by the cam sensor. I was advised that the Nissan mechanic had a "decision tree" to follow when diagnosing. In may and June of 2004 the cel light came on I had my local mechanic look at the car and he determined each time that an oxygen sensor was bad replaced them. I will provide a copy of the bill(s) related to all repairs if requested. I have 2 questions of Nissan, were the error codes displayed in may and June of 2004 in fact generated in error? what internal information did the Nissan dealer have that prompted him to do further diagnostics to come up with a cam sensor failure?.
Check engine light illuminated intermittently. Consumer had the computer reset at 36000 miles. Vehicle had 70000 miles on it, but problem continued. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, problem recurred.
While driving 70 mph engine check light came on. Vehicle started to run rough and hesitated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer inspected and diagnosed the vehicle with the following problems: both rear oxygen sensor needed to be replaced, the ecm needed to be reprogrammed, and both front and rear engine mounts were weak, and needed to be replaced. Also, manufacturer was notified. Replace two motor mounts and two rear oxygen sensors.