Two problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have 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.
Abs light illuminated on the dash. Subsequent total loss of braknig which nearly caused a crash between my vehicle and another. Only by acceleratng very hard through a stop sign, at which I was unable to stop, was I able to avoid an oncoming vehicle. According to my owners manual, whenever the abs warnign light illuminate, I will lose only my abs but will retain normal breaking. This proved not to be the case. I lost the ablity to stop. According to the manufacturer's dealership repair facility, the loss of abs was a result of a non-functioning rear wheel speed sensor. The vehicle is currently being repaired by this repair facility. I will request that the failed part be kept and given to me.
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the abs sensor activates on its own sporadically. The dealer speculated that dirt or mud enters through the wheel speed sensor and causes the failure. The dealer cleaned the component, but the failure recurred shortly after the remedy. The contact went back to the dealer and they repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 07/08/09 updated 07/08/09.