general problems of the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Six problems related to power train 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 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Jn1da31d62t429973 power steering system tires fuel pump air bags battery everything has been falling apart since 2018, it's been fixed and couple months later, the same problem comes up. Every mechanic that touches this car, said the same thing to check up the recall status. Because there are too many issues with it, and the mileage is low. So there is a faulty parts, that keep braking down in the middle of the road, and I have been calling roadside assistance at least 4 times since December. Brand new tires and brakes were installed and still having the same problems.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

Takata recall!!! my passenger air bag seat light is flashing. Also I bought the top crankshaft position sensor and it had a recall, is my vehicle covered? my control arm needs to be changed can you please advise me on the next decision I should make. . I'm taking it to gerald Nissan in north aurora for the second time for the airbag.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2013

The car had a recall performed on 08/02/2011 to replace crankshaft and camshaft position sensors, the car ran perfectly before the said recall. The mentioned recall also included an earlier recall which was ineffective. Some time after the recall was performed the car would stall intermittently without triggering a code. Finally the stalling triggered a code on 01/29/13 which was a crankshaft position sensor. The dealer confirmed that the crankshaft position sensor code was triggered but denied that it had anything to do with the stalling problem and returned the car with the intermittent stalling condition without a diagnoses. Eventually the car was diagnosed as a bad crankshaft position sensor and repaired on 11/08/2013 after two more visits to the dealer and numerous calls to Nissan north America. This was very same crankshaft position sensor installed by the recall #r3022 which was bad and in effect renders recall #r3022 (Nissan) ineffective, at least in my case. Nissan refused to pay for diagnoses and repair of the failed recall. This failed recall cost me $656. 08 as well as endangered many lives. Note: the car only has 26,000 miles on it.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2012

The radiator core support is rusting and has lead to a large hole on the bottom. The engine brace is mounted where the rust is forming. If the rust forms bad enough around the bolts the engine could fall down. Also the hood latch is connected the bottom of the core support. If this fails the rust can cause the hood to open while driving.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2009

Per Nissan, no recalls on the following= 1. Cd player does not work, shows error 2. Fuel gauge does not work, shows full all the time and have ran out of gas-complete safety hazard!! 3. Transmission needed replaced-did not have reverse-complete safety hazard 4. Catalytic converter needed replaced-stalled on the side of the highway due to loss of power and avoided an accident-complete safety hazard 5. Motor needed replaced-motor quit working while on the highway-avoided an accident while I lost power. I went over and beyond always replacing the motor oil & filter at 3000 miles 6. Speakers quit working and will blare back on unexpectedly while driving startling me, the volume does not work-complete safety hazard 7. Front air bag sensor corroded and had to be replaced-thankfully no injuries as a result if I had been in an accident! 8. Front suspension replaced including pin-Nissan shows a notice on this but not a recall!!!!????? 9. Drivers side door arm rest broke apart and had cut my elbow while driving 10. Rear wheel wells/fenders are rusting thru.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

This max had the transverse link recall performed in 9/02. At this time, the left axle was not properly placed back in the transmission. We took the car back several times and they kept blowing us off. Finally, my wife was driving the car in the mobile tunnel and the trans went out along with the steering and suspension. Nissan repaired the vehicle but it still drives like a piece of junk. These guys are ridiculous and need to be dealt with seriously. I have since filed suit but would appreciate any help.




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