2002 Nissan Maxima exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Nissan Maxima — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving vehicle on road and the accelerator pedal no longer working vehicle. coasted to the side. Car had to be towed. Vehicle cranking without problem but will not accelerate pedal goes to floor. At consideration of purchase of vehicle, car fax and all details about vehicle were viewed for…”
filed Mar 5, 2025
“Moisture developed in the headlights which could cause the headlights to malfunction at anytime. Dealership refused to inspect the vehicle to find the cause of the moisture.*ak”
filed Jun 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Maxima | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 Maxima | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 Maxima | 9 | 15% |
| 2012 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Maxima | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 Maxima | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Maxima | 9 | 1% |
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.