Abs Brake Fail problems of the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Unable to stop vehicle - brake failure on dry pavement. When brake pedal was applied, there was only a clicking sound as if the abs was trying to engage for no reason - but brakes would not engage at all. Dealer later reported that this was due to a faulty abs sensor on left rear but I am disturbed that this abs failure would cause total brake loss. I am afraid to drive this car for fear of another abs sensor going without any notice. I have had several other brake problems with this vehicle since I purchased new in 2002. The rotors have had to be replaced 4 times on vehicle with less than 55k miles (mainly highway miles). Dealer admitted that there is a problem with rotors warping on this car for no apparent reason. In addition,I had the back brake calipers seize up on me for no apparent reason while driving on turnpike.

The contact stated the abs had failed multiple times. During the first occurrence the brakes did not function. Upon inspection the dealership determined the right abs sensor had to be replaced. The right sensor was replaced. The second failure occurred after the vehicle had been through the carwash. The brakes required more pressure to function properly. The sensor light stayed on for a couple of days. The problem went away by itself. In October 2005 there was a vibration in the steering wheel. After the dealership inspected the vehicle they replaced the brake rotors. When the problem returned the abs light had come on and went off two days later. The brakes worked when the light came on and failed when the light went off. Upon inspection the dealership determined the left abs sensor had to be replaced. The repairs had not been made.

In late November 2002 while driving the abs brake failed which resulted in an accident. When the brakes were applied the vehicle slowed down but never stopped. Prior to the accident in Feb 2002, the abs sensor went out. And repairs were made to the abs system in Aug 2002.

2002 Nissan Maxima had abs module failure. Consumer states that the brakes failed without warning. The consumer stated the problem began with a very loud ear piercing screeching noise when the brakes were applied. The sound was intermittent, so it was difficult for the dealer to duplicate. The consumer went to the dealer several times to have the brakes checked, but they were found to be ok. The consumer stated on one occasion, her husband applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop, the abs came on as he approached the intersection. The dealer informed the consumer the abs actuator and the rear abs sensor had failed. The screeching noise was due to a bad wheel bearing.