2002 Nissan Maxima steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Nissan Maxima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I first purchased this car I had immediate problems with the power steering fluid. The check engine light has remained on the entire time. But the car was hemorrhaging fluid, groaning, whining, and my steering was becoming extremely loose. I call the dealer that sold me the car, because I…”
filed Dec 28, 2021
“[xxx] 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…”
filed Feb 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2023
Steering problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Maxima | 9 | 6% |
| 2014 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 Maxima | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Maxima | 10 | 9% |
| 2011 Maxima | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 Maxima | 158 | 57% |
| 2009 Maxima | 168 | 50% |
| 2008 Maxima | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Maxima | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 17 | 3% |
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.