Four problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
Car running rough. Service engine soon light on. Took to dealer, told that (1) ignition coil bad but have to replace all (6) per Nissan repair directive. Research shows this to be a common problem wit 01 Maxima, Nissan issued TSB, but no recall.
Recently the "check engine soon" light came on. I took it to a Nissan dealership service department. They ran a diagnostic test and said one coil failed but they recommended replacing all six ignition coils, because the other ones will fail one by one soon.
The "check engine soon" light is on. A local Nissan dealer found one ignition coil failed. The dealer suggested to replace all the coils since they will fail one by one soon. I had to replace all the 6 coils at the price of ~$800. This apparently is a defect of the manufacturer.
I have read many horrific stories about peoples ignition coils going bad. . . . I have a feeling my coils are headed for doom soon. I have a 2001 Maxima gle, love the car, but Nissan really needs to do a recall on this. Just because of this and many other problems I've had, I don't think I would ever buy a Nissan again. Go Honda!!.