Three problems related to front suspension control arm 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.
Tl * the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would swerve and made aloud clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the control arm were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 165,000 and the current mileage was 188,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the suspension was making a knocking sound along with a loud noise coming from the steering wheel. The noises are heard each time the steering wheel is turned to the left or right and when driving uphill. The contact also experiences difficulty controlling the steering wheel. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle; however, they advised him to call the manufacturer to check if the VIN is included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v146000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The failure mileage was 115,000.
Refusal to do a safety recall. 2 Nissan Maxima transverse link safety recall. Requested appointment @ arrival they requested funding and additional charges for a required per Nissan safety a wheel alignment at extra cost. / per other Nissan dealer as well as another employee @ poughkeepsie Nissan it is required to do a wheel alignment.