One problem related to body has been reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2002 Maxima.
While parking car it spontaniously accelerated across the parking lot, the bordering street and into another parking lot before stopping. The cars left side, right side, front bumper, tires and suspension were damaged. Though no other cars were hit, commerical garbage cans, stop sign, telephone pole and a series 4 curbs inflicted damage. The air bags did not deploy despite having them checked by the dealer as required by a recall.