2001 Nissan Maxima suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 27 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Maxima, 12% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Rear suspension is not designed to accomdate 4 adult passengers. Trunk was empty with four passengers and rear suspension would bottom out. Dealer notified, unhelpful, and most likely stalling until the warranty expires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the front control arm and motor mount failed. The contact also stated that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 35 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints