Four problems related to tire 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.
Complain regarding bridgestone potenza tires; standard oem equipment on 2002 Nissan Maxima gle. This tire does not provide an adequate level of traction in any weather condition. Extremely unsafe for winter driving. This tire is unsafe for both the operator of the vehicle and any one else on the road.
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.
I drive a 2002 Nissan Maxima with brigdgestone patenza tires on it. Sunday, February 22, 2004, during light rain at approximatly 45 mph, the car hydroplaned accross 2 lanes of the 5 freeway in southern California. I had not even hit the brakes. The car just slid accorss the lanes. I contacted Nissan but they were no help. I am replacing the tires, but think others should be aware of this hazard.
Two of these tires on the driver side of the car, leaked out the air,they had less than 5,000 miles on them.
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