2002 Nissan Maxima cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 23 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Maxima, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Nar 02/13/2003. The consumer suffered serious injuries when the gas pedal over traveled due the design of the stopper. (lawyer on behalf of client, yida castaneda)
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost acceleration while driving at any speed. There was also a knocking sound and abnormal steering which caused the vehicle to wander into the other lane while driving . There was a NHTSA recall, # 02v146000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower arm and a NHTSA recall # 02v043000 regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not included in either recall due to the VIN.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints