Check Engine Light On problems of the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Five problems related to check engine light on 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.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after braking to a complete stop. Several warning lights in the instrument panel became illuminated. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop however, they were unable to determine a cause of failure. The failure and current mileage was 137,000. Kmj.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the camshaft position sensor. The dealer replaced the camshaft position sensor and the electrical connection was cleaned however, the failure was not corrected. The check engine warning light was also still illuminated. The stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was prior to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 123,273.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2009

Had a throttle body cleaning done on my car and as soon as I left the mechanic shop my engine light came on. I have since had to replace the throttle body and still my car will not relearn (and that was done at a Nissan dealer), now they say I need a new computer. I have also lost 75 miles a tank in gasoline sine the fuel system cleaner. The shop will not take responsibility, Nissan will not take responsibility, and the 3 step fuel system cleaner manufacturer will not take responsibility. In fact, they all blame eachother and still my car is not fixed, im -75 miles a tank, idle is high, idle's high when I push the brake pedal, engine light wont go off and still wont re-learn.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2009

I have a check engine light that codes to a "cam position sensor" problem. I was going to have my regular mechanic repair it, but then I was told that there was a previous recall on this part. I called Nissan and they said to take it to a certified Nissan dealer and verify it was a "cam position sensor" code. The dealer verified it was. The dealer said their records showed that part had been replaced once before, but Nissan said the repair would be taken care of. When I brought the car in for the repair, the dealer called me later to say he couldn't repair the part because the problem was the connector not the sensor. The cost just happened to be the same price as the cam position sensor. ($260. 00) I found that to be a very coincidental. L told them not to replace the connector and I would like to research the cost of the connector to make sure they weren't pulling the wool over my eyes. To date the repair hasn't been made. Is there a danger to my wife if she drives this vehicle? I'd like Nissan to pay for the cost of the connector. My case file with Nissan is # 6381655. The representative I spoke with was marcus. His extension at Nissan's 800 phone number is # 41490. Are there any other complaints about this part going out twice? I'd appreciate any help you can give me. Greg thompson.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2007

Check engine light started coming on. Several weeks later, vehicle started stalling in traffic, almost causing me to get rear ended. Trouble scanner showed camshaft position sensor a- bank 1 circuit malfunction. Started checking the problem on the computer, and found someone else had the problem and paid dearly to get it fixed. Using campaign number provided, 03v455000, discovered 2002 Maxima gle, VIN jn1da31d72t426886, was not covered. Read complaint number 10192763. Obviously, the 2002 Maxima was not in the recall. I was sure this is an expensive repair. Do I have an option in this case.




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