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2000 Nissan Maxima

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Maxima.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Nissan Maxima is a midsize passenger car built on Nissan’s contemporary platform and equipped with a four‑speed automatic transmission that relies on a 4.2‑quart capacity of 5W‑30 API oil. Its EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and a combined 20 mpg place it squarely in the efficiency range expected of early‑2000s V‑six sedans. Owner‑complaint data show 377 issues reported for this year, with the electrical system emerging as the most frequent problem area and three recalls documented, positioning the 2000 model near the middle of the model’s broader reliability record—from a peak of 1,425 complaints in 2004 to a low of just one in 2015.

Model year2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-65SR15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	16546V0100
Fuel filter	164002Y922
Spark plug	224011P116 alt 224011P114
Front wiper blades	288902Y907 alt 288902Y910
Serpentine belt	119202Y501 alt 1195031U00
Thermostat	212306N20A alt 1305031U00

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.6 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	3199 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	102 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Maxima of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2000 SE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	SE 3.0L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	222 hp	FWD
2000	SE 3.0L V6	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	222 hp	FWD
2000	GXE 3.0L V6	8.10 sec	16.20 sec	222 hp	FWD
2003	SE 3.5L V6	6.00 sec	14.70 sec	255 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	61-69 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	188-245 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	163 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	MT: 625, AT: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	14-22 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32-1.54 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity	6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	43.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	34.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13.5-17.5 ohms
Engine Compression	142-185 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	57 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	72-87 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.945 in / 0.315 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.944 in / 0.314 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Finger tight, Step 2

4.3 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95

14–15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., step 2: 60

14 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	72 ft. lbs.	72 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	25-33 ft. lbs.	25–33 ft. lbs
4	90-95 degrees.	90–95 degrees
5	90-95 degrees.	90–95 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

24-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95

24–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Nissan Maxima, the first year of the fifth generation, records a dramatic spike to 377 complaints—more than double the 176 complaints logged for the 1999 model and far exceeding the 181 and 220 complaints for the 2001 and 2002 model years, respectively. This surge is concentrated in the Electrical System category, which alone accounts for 150 complaints, while the vehicle also shows a high number of Technical Service Bulletins at 126, the most of any year in the surrounding generation. In contrast, the 2000 model has only 3 recalls, fewer than the 4 to 9 recalls seen in adjacent years, and no federal investigations, suggesting that many reported issues were not addressed through formal safety campaigns. The data does not specify root causes, but the combination of a complaint peak, elevated TSBs, and 27 crash complaints indicates a notably troubled launch year. Given this pattern, the 2000 Maxima stands out as a riskier choice within its generation, and buyers should be cautious.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

126

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

377

Owner complaints

27 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 377 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System150

Engine & Engine Cooling47

Service Brakes, Hydraulic20

Air Bags17

Power Train15

Structure11

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System10

Tires9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 126 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB17-019H	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
NTB13-028I	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB09-081K	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB08-097L	2023-09-21	Steering	DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 24F battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 16546V0100 Fuel filter 164002Y922 Spark plug 224011P116

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Maxima take?

4.2 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Maxima have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Maxima get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.