2002 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Nissan Maxima — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired…”
filed Jun 2, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle started to make hissing noises and completely shut down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included…”
filed Feb 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.