2002 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
25 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2002 Nissan Maxima, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Excessive cranking time before engine turns over. Occasionally have to attempt to start more than once. Once started engine makes a chattering noise as the rpm's drop to idle... Dealer states "cannot duplicate at this time". *nlm
Driving under normal conditions. Ping and nocking coming from engine during light acceleration. Causes loss of power , loud noise and possible internal engine damage if goes un repaird. Nissan is aware of the problem but chooses not to make it a recall. Uses tactics to get owner of vehicle to pay for repair or ultimately repairs while making customer aware they are one of the lucky ones.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints