2002 Nissan Maxima air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 30 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Maxima, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger suffered injuries to the neck and back. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact also mentioned that a recall notice was received after the failure for NHTSA campaign I.d. Number 13v136000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 141,000.
I am the owner of a 2002 nissan maxima. The air bag warning light came and I took it to the dealer for repair. In my owners manual it states that seat belts and related systems are covered for the life of the vehicle. The service manager said that the parts are not covered. The air bags are directly related to the seat belt system. As long as the warning light is activated the air bag and seat belts will not operate.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 49 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints