2003 Nissan Maxima lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 26 complaints for the 2003 Nissan Maxima, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Due to nissan's bad design of the 2003 maxima model, the xenon hid headlights could be removed from a locked car within less than 30 seconds. As a result the driver of the car is at risk.
The xenon headlights were stolen. Headlights could be removed in just a matter of minutes. Consumer navigated into the NHTSA web and found many complaints on the same issue.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 97 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints