2002 Nissan Maxima service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Nissan Maxima — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the abs sensor activates on its own sporadically. The dealer speculated that dirt or mud enters through the wheel speed sensor and causes the failure. The dealer cleaned the component, but the failure recurred shortly after the…”
filed Jun 18, 2009
“2002 nissan maxima had abs module failure. Consumer states that the brakes failed without warning. *nj the consumer stated the problem began with a very loud ear piercing screeching noise when the brakes were applied. The sound was intermittent, so it was difficult for the dealer to duplicate. The…”
filed Feb 5, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Maxima | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 Maxima | 40 | 7% |
| 2005 Maxima | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 Maxima | 61 | 4% |
| 2003 Maxima | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Maxima | 22 | 13% |
| 2000 Maxima | 26 | 7% |
| 1999 Maxima | 8 | 5% |
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.