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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JN1CA31D0YT736074 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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JN1CA31D0YT•••••• 2000 Nissan MAXIMA

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266on the model
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Most reported Electrical System 7 Tires 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Visibility 1

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Tires Jan 2021
Tires. Goodyear viva 3 model, size 215/55r16 (and most other sizes). These tires go out of round at exceptionally low mileage. An common complaint at walmart (the only retailer that sells this model) is that the tires go out of round, produce unbelievable noise, and vibration in…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2006
- the contact has a 2000 nissan maxima gxe that had to have the oxygen sensors replaced twice. The radiator was changed in the summer of 2006. The check engine light turned on due to an engine failure, the contact understood that this was a common problem with these types of cars
Electrical System Dec 2005
On or about when my 2000 nissan maxima reached 52,000 miles the check engine light came on which turned out to be my 6 ignition coils. According to other mechanics these coils are supposed to last the life of the car or at the very least much longer than 52,000 miles. I had…
Engine And Engine Cooling Feb 2006
Beginning at 17,000 miles and continuing to 73,000 miles repeated harness wiring breaks resulting in engine coil failure, emission control malfunctions, catalytic converter failure, and engine misfiring. Car lost power and became unusable for brief time periods. Apprehensive…
Electrical System Oct 2005
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 maxima gle that experienced a failure on the right passenger side headlight. The contact purchased a new bulb for the light. Upon installation of the new light bulb it was discovered that the bulbs plug was fused and burned in that particular…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JN1CA31D0YT736074 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.