2001 Nissan Maxima vs 2002 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Nissan Maxima | 2002 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 172 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 82 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 72,500 mi | 64,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 17 |
| Suspension | 24 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 23 |
| Engine | 7 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 11 |
| Stalling | 15 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2001 Nissan Maxima
2002 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.