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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JN1CA31D2YT••••••2000 Nissan NISSAN
This build draws 25.2× more complaints than the average 2000 Nissan NISSAN build (28 vs 1).
28on this build
10on the model
9builds in total
1involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 18Engine And Engine Cooling 4Air Bags 2Tires 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2005
While traveling consumer was involved in a head on collision, whereby, another driver crossed the median at 60 mph. Consumer and passengers were injured because there was no air bag deployment. The driver received multiple injuries to include his head, neck, and ribs. The front…
TiresNov 2015
There was no failure; mechanic noticed bad sidewall on right tire. Shortly after, sidewalls went bad on two additional tires with dry-rot cracking noticed throughout treads. Wire bands can be seen on left front tire sidewall from a "gouge-out". Many deep cracks on original right…
SteeringJan 2013
I have a 2000 nissan maxima. Recently the problems have been piling on. The air conditioner stopped working in the summer and the check engine light went on. The air conditioner needs a new pump and the "check engine" light I was told is the o2 sensor. Today is 1/27/13 and a…
Fuel SystemFeb 2012
The car started accelerating and then died while driving down the road. Had to exit off the road fast as the car coasted down to prevent other cars from hitting the car. In danger of other cars running over car while our car malfunction. Took car to shop and was told a 2 dollar…
Power TrainNov 2010
I recently had my transmission fluid changed (nov. 2010) on my 2000 nissan maxima se and was told that the radiator support is corroded with rust due to very poor quality. I was told by the auto mechanic that this shouldn't be happening and that it was a safety hazard since this…
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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 JN1CA31D2YT761977 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.