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2002 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2002 Nissan Maxima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 99000 mi US $724 |
evap leak, replaced evap canister |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 205000 mi US $540 |
Engine Mount (Front, Right) |
| 183000 mi US $150 |
Muffler rusted out |
| 204000 mi | P0420 code |
| 180000 mi US $350 |
Overheating, hole in hose |
| 124000 mi US $150 |
Smoke test revealed that rust has devoured the neck of the gas tank, causing a vacuum leak. Estimated $200 for the replacement part. Fuel doesn't leak. Tires balanced and rotated. Compression test ran on all cylinders--everything's OK. |
| 125000 mi US $17 |
Replaced filler neck with one from junkyard to fix EVAP leak. Discovered the leak was coming from the EVAP canister's purge valve, not the filler neck. Cheated by FORMER mechanics. Total cost: $5 can of PB Blaster + $12 neck + my labor |
| 84620 mi US $640 |
Dealer replaced gas tank evaporator valve. Was setting off CEL. |
| 85670 mi US $320 |
Dealer replaced thermostat. Car was not warming up properly. |
| 94700 mi US $1100 |
Clutch, Flywheel, and Engine Mounts replaced due to wear. Replaced with Stage 2 clutch, aluminum flywheel, and urethane mounts. Labor was $450 |
| 96000 mi US $680 |
The rear valve cover gasket was leaking oil into the ignition coils and caused coil on cylinder #5 to fail. Rear valve cover gasket was replaced as well as ignition coil on cylinder #5. The spark plugs were also replaced at this time. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
MAF Sensor |
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Spark plugs fouled from driving with failed maf |
| 86180 mi C $40 |
Heat shield came loose. Mechanic just ripped it off as it was rusting. |
| 88640 mi C $200 |
Exhaust pipe developed hole, replaced pipe. |
| 90200 mi C $200 |
Replace muffler which had developed hole. |
| 92380 mi C $140 |
Exhaust pipe had rusted. Mechanic cut out rusted piece and welded a new section in place. |
| 73720 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Evaporation issue. |
| 97340 mi | Slight hesitation when full throttle applied at low RPM (1500-3000rpm) |
| 135000 mi US $3100 |
Intake Valve Timing Control, Bank 1 |
| 168200 mi US $230 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor - Replaced with new. Used a 2001 Mass Air Flow Sensor from Nissan Dealer. Had to change over the intake air temperature thermistor from the 2002 MAFS, but it worked well. Intake Manifold Gaskets - Replaced all gaskets including Upper Plenum Gasket due to leak causing unstable idle condition, and rich fuel mixture condition. Ignition Coil - Replaced Ignition Coil in cylinder 3. Required removal of Intake Manifold to reach firewall side Bank (Bank 1) |
| 168600 mi US $820 |
Front Bank Primary Oxygen Sensor replaced. PCV valve replaced. Fuel Pump replaced. Fuel Strainer replaced. In-Tank Fuel Filter replaced. Electronic Throttle Assembly replaced. No change in car condition. Heavy bogging. |
| 110000 mi US $1900 |
2 worn engine mounts were replaced. |
| 84000 mi | O2 sensors out, ignition coils replaced. All covered under extended warranty. Car is running like a dream again |
| 162000 mi | obd2 code P0507 = idle speed too high. Dealer would not reset idle speed without significant expense |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Evap emission control system leak. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80100 mi US $120 |
Replaced front and rear cam sensors. |
| 110360 mi C $700 |
Radiator Split so bought new one. When I went to install I discovered the lower rad. support had rusted about 65% threw. The support also holds up the front motor mount. There is a service bulletin in the U.S.A. but not in Canada . |
| 117800 mi C $550 |
Exhaust in perfect shape the flanges rusted out. Rear valve cover leaking oil in spark plug holes number 3 coil burnt out. |
| 118700 mi | P0507 code, reset computer to relearn mode.Car was running good when code came up . |
| 255000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all 3 catalytic converters |
| 173500 mi US $900 |
Right cam seal replacement. |
| 105000 mi US $650 |
replaced MAF |
| 110000 mi US $175 |
one of the radiator fans stopped working, replaced both. |
| 122000 mi US $500 |
power steering pump was leaking - replaced new. |
| 77000 mi US $225 |
Replaced MAF sensor |
| 163000 mi US $113 |
Replaced intake air control valve to correct code P1800. |
| 225000 mi US $2000 |
Service Engine Soon light stays on. Engine stalls occasionally when at stop light/signs, even when driving (all dashboard lights flash) then shuts down (placing in neutral to re-start), pressing gas too quickly sometimes causes stall |
| 106000 mi US $135 |
#4 ignition coil failure. Causing rough idle and rough operation. |
| 158720 mi C $165 |
Replacer lower oil pan |
| 45000 mi US $250 |
service engine light, replaced oxygen sensor in order to pass emissions testing. |
| 123875 mi US $231 |
Bank 1 rear O2 sensor replaced |
| 125940 mi US $345 |
Replaced radiator |
| 146505 mi US $175 |
Bank 1 rear O2 replaced (bad heater element) |
| 166000 mi | Replaced both precats with used (lower mileage) precats to clear a P0420 code. Since the replacement, no codes. Old precats showed signs of deterioration. |
| 182000 mi US $330 |
Passenger side engine mount was replaced |
| 80000 mi US $800 |
My car has a clanging noise sometimes when I hit the gas....problem was not fixed, additives being added to my gas to try and break up carbon build up. |
| 67580 mi C $800 |
Replaced front engine mount. |
| 108000 mi US $225 |
"evap sensor"(?) out had to be replaced |
| 119000 mi | Had to replace 2 O2 sensors, check engine light on. |
| 158000 mi US $90 |
had to replace 2 belts |
| 68200 mi C $150 |
Lower Oil pan |
| 70680 mi C $150 |
Lower oil pan rusted out. It is my understanding that this is a common problem due to silicon (no gasket) or faulty coating |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Had radiator fluid changed, seem on radiator started leaking after flush. |
| 117300 mi US $2000 |
Oil leaks. |
| 123000 mi US $800 |
ignition coil had to be replaced. The car idled extremely rough and the tachometer went crazy. |
| 104000 mi US $50 |
Replaced Evaporator Canister Purge Valve after getting SES light with codes P1448 and P0455. Replaced Evaporator Canister Purge Valve after getting SES light with codes P1448 and P0455. |
| 130000 mi US $100 |
Mechanic noticed a radiator leak; replaced the radiator. |
| 171000 mi US $1300 |
New catalytic converter, oil filter housing replacement, o2 sensor. |
| 63000 mi US $80 |
Rusted section of original exhuast was repaired with a kit from Autozone. |
| 143000 mi US $18 |
Gasket from cross over tube was leaking. Cheap part, but lots of work to get to it. Airbox assembly comes out along with most of the cooling lines on that side. So far seems to have fixed it. It caused lots of rust, though. Check engine light on from small air leak. Happened before, thought it was fixed. Now it is back. I'll look into it when it is warmer out. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Timing sensor will probably have to be replaced. |
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