One problem related to front suspension lower ball joint 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.
: the contact stated the vehicle lost acceleration while driving at any speed. There was also a knocking sound and abnormal steering which caused the vehicle to wander into the other lane while driving . There was a NHTSA recall, # 02v146000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower arm and a NHTSA recall # 02v043000 regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not included in either recall due to the VIN.