Faults:

The original error was #4 cylinder misfire. The dash display had Check engine soon and Slip and traction control off lights. I changed the coil and car runs fine, but the Check Engine Soon, Slip and Traction Control yellow lights are still on. The only Error code is P1320. Will changing the rest of the coils get rid of these lights and where do I go to get the best deal on replacement coils. Would later model, say 2004/ 2005 coils work on this model, maybe they would be more reliable.

Thanks.

Bill.

Faults:

Soon after it hit 99k miles, I had to replace the MAF sensor ($100.00 part on ebay, service free due to marriage vows). My research indicates that this is a very common problem on this model. The person I bought this from on ebay has sold about 25 sensors in the past 2 months.

I also have codes for ignition delay and O2 sensor. This is also very common on this model and I will replace once they start causing problems.

I replaced the starter at around 80k miles.

General Comments:

I love this car. This is my second Maxima and I would still be driving the first one, but it was totaled.

I love the look and feel of the Maxima. It is beautiful and has great pick up.

I do have to use high octane gas, but the gas mileage is great so I still come out ahead.

Faults:

SES light intermittent.

Shifter pops out of 4th gear.

Slight stumbling due to MAF sensor.

General Comments:

Powerful, smooth engine.

29mpg on highway.

Steering is sharp, a little numb however which could be the tires used.

The only sound I hear inside at speed is the road noise... no wind or engine. Very quiet.

SE model suspension is firmer than GLE/GXE and can be a little stiff than I'd like at times, but it corners very flat with no body roll.

Driver ergonomics are a disaster. Clutch pedal is too far away, steering wheel is pretty much fixed right in your lap. I've tried to adjust the 'friction zone' of the clutch pedal to no avail. Short people will have trouble driving this car.

Shifter is vague, certainly not precise as in a German sedan or RWD vehicle. Synchro's are balky and don't allow for quick shifting. I'd almost advise NOT getting this model in a 5-speed for these reasons. Too bad considering the sporting nature.

Typical SES light comes on trying to lure me to the dealer for a $1000 service. I refuse. Code is for the O2 sensors, a non-issue. It drives fine.

MAF sensor replaced ($90) and helped remove the slight hesitation.

Headlights are heavily hazed for some reason. Again, a non-issue, but suprising anyway. I'd love to get the HID's at some point.

Today the car wouldn't start, and when it did was very slow turnover. Checking the starter motor tomorrow, could be clutch switch. Battery/connectors are fine.

Faults:

My car is idling low, every time I turn it on, it takes a little while for it to warm up, and it almost seems like it is going to stall. Once I start going it only wants to do 20 miles an hour, and only gets up to 3000 rpms... something is wrong with my car... whats going on?

Faults:

SES light is on and the car did not pass emission inspection (Code P0420) in May 07.

General Comments:

I have have a 2000 Maxima SE with 114,000 miles on it. I know very little of car repairs. The car has not had any major problem so far. I had the dealer changed the Mass Air Flow a couple years back because of SES on. The SES light was off for a few months and then came back again and has stayed on ever since. The SES caused the car to fail the emission inspection in May 07 (Code P0420). I have 60 days to fix it and retest emission. I did some on-line research and found out that Code P0420 has something to do with Catalytic Converter efficiency so I brought the car to Meineke on Saturday, 6/2/07. Meineke looked at it, charged me $47, and told me to bring it to the dealer because there is a Technical Service Bulletin out there. I am scheduled to bring the car to the dealer on Wednesday, but after reading all the horrible stories posted, I am having a serious second thought! I can certainly relate to comments posted on 31st May 2007, 23:44. I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions on next course of action from folks reading these comments.