Three problems related to paint 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.
Excessive paint chips from hood and front bumper knocking/pinging during hard accelerating or under load.
The hood and front bumper's paint chips too easily. Have complained to dealership many many times who states that is normal for this vehicle and they cannoit assist me and I should of known before purchasing. Contacted Nissan consumar affairs and never heard back from them at all! this will hurt my resale value and looks terrible, needs to be reconciled.
Paint quality is horrible. Car has thousands of small paint chips concentrated on the front bumper and front of hood. This is not normal as Nissan insists. Their paint jobs are inferior and unfair to the consumer.