2000 Nissan Maxima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
222
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sharon L
Comfortable, soft riding, and roomy.
I love my vehicle Bluetooth. I love how it drives. And when I spill over drink on the seat I can use soap and water to clean up the stain. I don't dislike anything.
accountCircle Gregory E
Well maintained beauty which is great on gas.
Since I've bought the car had minimum problems. It was well taken care of so maintenance very small. After buying the car had a tune up and oil change. Had to have all 6 core packs replaced which was not as expensive as I thought. Really reliable car great on gas.
accountCircle belkys v
Cómo funciona el motor del carro y darle correcto mantenimiento es muy importante para que funcione bien el carro.
Me gusta todo de mi carro, lo unico es que me ha costado mucho para que pase el test de smog.
accountCircle Faye A
It has very dependable over the years. I have become really attached to it, although I have other vehicles.
It has held up very good and is a 1997. Has been very dependable over the years
accountCircle Deliria W
.If you treat a car good and take care of it good results happen!
My car performance had been great. No real problems...On time maintenance, tune up and oil changes, changing out filters, rotating tires, etc has kept car in good shape. Exterior is still good as well as interior.Has been very reliable on the highway, has very good gas mileage. Have had no major problems since I have had the maxima.
accountCircle Sandra M
An awesome winner in every way.
I love my car. It has been so reliable without the benefit of a garage. The engine is so responsive and accelerates fast so I have that added power to move me out of danger when I need that boost of power on the highway. I would keep my 19 year old car for another 19 years if I could. It's good in snow, and turns on a dime. I can move 8 foot 2 x 4 using the opening in the trunk and even close the trunk. My car fulfills my needs for one vehicle that can take me skiing in the mountains with a great heater and seat warmers keeping the skis inside the car while seating 4 adults. The sunroof opens in the summer to release all that heat buildup instantly. The Bose system hits all the right notes for me. I love it!
accountCircle Cheryl B
2000 Nissan Maxima: Best Car I Have Ever Owned
I like my 2000 Maxima better than any car I ever owned. I bought it in 2015 when it had 140,000 miles and never have I had problems with it. I especially like the comfort of leather seats, Bose stereo, comfortable ride and reliability. The price was right, I paid $2,200 for it and continued regular maintenance that the first owner had always done.
accountCircle Lilly T
It's a little car that runs good and gets me where I need to be.
The Air Conditioner only turns off if I unplug it from the back. It runs on high and very loud whether it's on 4 or 0. Other than that I love the car. It's great on gas, and doesn't take a lot to fill it up. It does have a popping noise when I turn the wheel but I think something needs fixed

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sandra S
And it's lasted us a long time and it's a pretty solid car. I haven't had to pay a lot of mechanical repairs of it. Just overall a really decent car.
I like this car because it's last of us a long time. But it's had a lot of problems that no one and no mechanics can seem to figure out. It's on its last legs so that's another reason why I dislike it. Other than that it's been pretty good to us over on
accountCircle Laverne G
My Lucky bucket that I'm going to hold on to!
Well my car is an older car that need slight engine work and body work but it's a very strong car. It gets me where I'm going honestly if I had the money to fix it, my car would be in great standing. I've just changed my tires and an axle in the left side. It has also been parked for about 6 months so it need an oil change and some other fluids but she's still running as strong as the new cars!
accountCircle Marvelous W
I have a 1993 Nissan maxima with 246 thousand miles and my transmission is gone.
My transmission is going out, my check engine light is on, have 246k miles, my car has a variety of things wrong with it, I need new tires, I could use a tune-up, an oil change, most of all I need MY transmission fixed, or I need my engine rebuild, or I could use a new car.
accountCircle Shauna M
Keep up with the regular maintenance and it will last forever
It gets good gas mileage and is still running great with over 200,000 miles
accountCircle Ian L
Reliable Mid-size Import Sedan
The reliability of the vehicle is good. If properly maintained the problems tend to be with wear and tear over time. The main drawback is the ability to access parts such as the alternator or pulleys. This is also true for the heater core. Handling and performance are good as is gas mileage. The interior is comfortable and can fit larger individuals if the driver's seat is pushed back.
accountCircle Daisy A
Nice simple car. Takes me from point A to point B without a problem.
Even though I just purchased this car it is (OLD) almost 20 yrs that is. I'm not sure how many owners it has had, but even though it's not the most dazzling thing you've ever seen or the first one you would run to at a dealership, it still runs good, it's very comfortable, it doesn't drink up gas like there's no tomorrow and its basic audio features (AM/FM radio, CD & Cassette player) 'I use a cassette adapter to plug to my phone ', It sounds pretty good. Overall pretty happy with my car.
accountCircle Kennedy S
2000 Nissan Maxima run great, even after extreme use!
For being a 19 year old car, it runs super good! It is a super reliable car. I haven't had any issues with the engine. One thing I don't like about it is the gas mileage. I don't know if I just drive too often but I always find myself at the gas station. Like I said it runs great. I don't see my car breaking down anytime soon, even with all the miles on the car.
accountCircle Kendall R
It can get me where I need to go.
It needs new tires. I like that I gets me from work and back. It does need a new oil change and new transmission.

Nissan Maxima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GXE
222 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
222 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE
222 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.03
72 Reviews
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5 stars 31%
4 stars 44%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kendall R on March 28, 2021
It can get me where I need to go.
It needs new tires. I like that I gets me from work and back. It does need a new oil change and new transmission.
accountCircle Ian L on March 27, 2021
Reliable Mid-size Import Sedan
The reliability of the vehicle is good. If properly maintained the problems tend to be with wear and tear over time. The main drawback is the ability to access parts such as the alternator or pulleys. This is also true for the heater core. Handling and performance are good as is gas mileage. The interior is comfortable and can fit larger individuals if the driver's seat is pushed back.
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Ranks #5 Large Cars by Owners

The 2000 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 13 other Large Cars.

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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
5
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2000 Toyota Avalon
4.23
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2000 Nissan Maxima
4.03

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 13 other Large Cars.

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2000 Buick LeSabre
30 MPG
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2000 Toyota Avalon
29 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2000 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes it is a very reliable car I have had it since 2007 and have not had no major issues with it would definitely consider buying another Altima
Joe S.
Yes. My 2000 Nissan Maxima is a very good and reliable vehicle. Although it isn't one of the 'newer' versions, I love the way it drives and it is also very comfortable.
Kelly L.
Very good we travel a lot and it's done wonderful, spacious also, gets very good gas mileage, air conditioning and heating work perfect. Even when it's 100° outside
Monica S.
Yes it is a good vehicle. Performs well, gets good gas mileage. Is comfort to drive. Starts every time.
Tim S.
Yes I love it. It’s comfortable and dependable and it keeps me safe. I would recommend it to most people. It has good mileage and it’s really good on gas. I can take it long distances and don't have... Read More
Julia L.
Yes and no because mines is broken down at the time. I had to constantly put it in the shop. Buying parts all the time.
Cece B.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Nissan Maxima?

Yes it is very reliable and does not have any major issues it is a great car it is very dependable and I feel safe driving it
Julia D.
My Nissan Maxima like I said in the comment before, is very reliable. I was not the first owner but, if it has no problems now that it is 19 years old, I doubt it had any in its first years.
Samantha N.
Yes very reliable, as I said we do a lot of traveling, as long as we take care of the car, checking fluids and oil change, spark plugs, things like that, it runs great.
Dana M.
The hood does not latch. The drivers mirror is broken. We need to replace the entire exhaust system. Rust is starting in the wheel while.It starts every time and gets good gas mileage.
Javier S.
My car is very reliable it has never had a problem. I've had it for over 2 years. It can travel long distances without trouble.
Lindsay C.
Nope I don't know what to do about it now. It's always some type of problem. But it's good on gas and I have had it for three years and I've traveled with it for fishing trips to far places.
Susanne G.

Is The 2000 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

I bought it used but if I had the income I would definitely buy a new one I love the Nissan and really think it is a great value
Jessica H.
I don't remember it was a good value. I would seriously consider buying a Nissan again. Because of the performance and dependability.
Sarah K.
$2500 but it's a lemon and I hate it. I've been walking for almost 6 months. It's very hot where I live
Joshua L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 Nissan Maxima power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Maxima power steering fluid type is Prestone. The power steering fluid needs to be replaced every 75,000 miles. Along with changing fluids, You will hear noises from steering parts. A bad...

What's the 2000 Nissan Maxima alternator fuse location?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Maxima has an alternator fuse that can be found in the engine bay of Your vehicle. The first thing You need to do is go to the front of the vehicle, and using the prop arm at the left side of...

2000 Nissan Maxima: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The size of the tires on the 2000 Nissan Maxima is 215/55R16 for the GLE, 205/65R15 and 215/55R16 for the GXE and 215/55R16 and 225/50R17 for the SE. The recommended tire pressure iS33 psi for the front and 30...

2000 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Maxima oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 4.2 quarts. The quoted cost for a Nissan Maxima oil pump replacement is between $1,073 and $1,278. Labor costs are priced between $791 and $995 while...
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