Engine problems of the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Three problems related to engine 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 Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2004

Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the problem two times, but the problem recurred. The vehicles crank sensor failed which caused the engine to lose power.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

While traveling at 65 mph, the vehicle would shut off. The driver lost the brakes, and steering and had to manually come to a safe stop. Nissan replaced the air flow sensor.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

Excessive paint chips from hood and front bumper knocking/pinging during hard accelerating or under load.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	10
Car Stall problems	10
Check Engine Light On problems	5
Service Engine Light On problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine problems	3
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Emission Control problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1
Radiator problems	1

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