2002 Nissan Maxima

9 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2002 Nissan Maxima

Official recalls have been issued for the 2002 Nissan Maxima by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Nissan service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Nissan customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 09, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    375

  2. RECALL: Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    307,962

  4. RECALL: Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 15, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,090,569

  5. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Replacement Headlamps/Amber Reflector

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    42,540

  6. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Aftermarket Combination Lamps

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 07, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    16,270

  7. RECALL: Nissan/Crank/Cam Position Sensor Weld

    This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 17, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    630,000

  8. RECALL: Nissan/Lower Control Arm

    This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 30, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    90,500

  9. RECALL: Nissan/Throttle Control System

    This will cause the engine malfunction indicator lamp to come on and the engine speed to be severely limited. If this occurs unexpectedly, it could lead to a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 12, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    39,000

  10. RECALL: Nissan/FMVSS 101/Odometer

    Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 11, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    843

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