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2001 Nissan Maxima Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Maxima has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Nissan Maxima

Engine
29
Airbags
26
Electrical
25
Suspension
22
Brakes
22
Powertrain
8
Fuel System
7
Steering
6
Speed Control
6
Tires
6
Structure
5
Seats
5
Visibility
4
Other
4
Lights
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 20, 2014POWER TRAINI'VE JUST GOT THE CAR ON MONDAY AND TODAY IS THE DAY I STARTED DRIVING IT AN IT WAS PERFECTLY FINE U...
May 13, 2008POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND...
Feb 9, 2007POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MAXIMA SE, WHEN I ACCELERATE TO PASS, THE CAR STALLS MOMENTARILY THEN THE ENGI...
Aug 25, 2005POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTI WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH I WENT TO DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD BUT GOT 1ST. I KNOW THIS IS NO...
Jul 21, 2005POWER TRAINMY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. WHEN I...
Jan 1, 2004POWER TRAINMY NISSAN MAXIMA (2001) BEGAN TO HARD TIME SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. W...
Mar 22, 2002POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO PARK, INSTANTLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE...
Jun 25, 2001POWER TRAINSPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. MILEAGE READING IS INCORRECT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

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