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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%)
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Chart based on 147 repairs.
2002 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 71920 mi C $250 |
Replaced worn left outer tie-rod. |
| 105400 mi C $400 |
Power steering high-pressure hose leaking. Replaced. |
| 111600 mi C $275 |
Mechanic replaced right upper strut mount and pin in brake caliper. Rattle noise was then gone, repair successful. |
| 95000 mi US $120 |
Replaced a worn tire rod. |
| 117800 mi C $85 |
Rattling from front suspension, replaced sway bar bushings and end links |
| 91840 mi C $500 |
Front struts replaced |
| 80000 mi US $120 |
Bearing/Hub on Rear Driver's side |
| 115000 mi | Power steering pressure hose failure causing excessive leakage of power steering fluid. Problem can be temporarily remedied by refilling resevor once a week but hose MUST be replaced. |
| 116100 mi US $150 |
High pressure power steering hose was replaced. Part was not oem nissan part. Steering pump unfortunately still buzzes but does not leak anymore. Recommendation made to use OEM part next time. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $130 |
Stabilizer bars were replaced with new parts.Job took less than 1 hour. |
| 59920 mi C $60 |
Stabilizer Link replaced |
| 73160 mi C $900 |
Replaced both outer tie rod ends and one lower control arm |
| 127500 mi US $390 |
The high pressure power steering hose was leaking. |
| 172700 mi US $900 |
Power steering pump replaced. |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
Was hearing whirring sound from passenger side wheel at low speeds, and squeaking from LCA, new wheel bearing & hub assembly and new LCA on both sides, problem solved. |
| 104000 mi US $500 |
front left tie rod + wheel bearing |
| 107000 mi US $300 |
strut & mount + bearing replacement |
| 120850 mi US $470 |
Wheel bearing/passenger side axle replacement, new theromostat |
| 142350 mi US $170 |
Replaced outer tie rods |
| 129000 mi US $464 |
Vibration in the front at highway speeds that could not be corrected by balancing tires. Alignment was in spec. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 130000 mi US $460 |
Leaking high pressure power steering hose. |
| 22000 mi | Front sway bar links replaced due to banging noise over bumps |
| 158000 mi US $950 |
Front right wheel hub bearing was worn out. U-joint boot was discovered to be torn. Replaced wheel bearing, axle, and boot. |
| 158800 mi US $1475 |
Replaced all four shock/struts and aligned. |
| 145000 mi US $490 |
Shaking when braking. Inner Tie Rods had play. |
| 93200 mi US $600 |
Went in for brakes and found a bad strut |
| 93000 mi US $900 |
front suspension on both sides weak, creaky noise, spongy and understeering on higher speed constant radius turns. 92K miles of NYC traffic will wear and tear, so struts were replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $270 |
Replaced right outer tie rod Replaced right outer tie rod |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
Maxima needed new struts and alignment which is standard maintenance |
| 195000 mi US $38 |
Worn Tie Rods. Replaced and had vehicle aligned. |
| 107260 mi C $2000 |
steering rack leaking and tie rod end and right lower ball joint |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearings needed to be replaced |
| 89280 mi C $400 |
Replaced front wheel bearing. |
| 94240 mi C $180 |
Replaced front wheel bearing. This bearing was previously replaced 15 months ago. Either faulty part or it was damaged when installed previously. |
| 168640 mi C $2100 |
Had to replace the suspension system for the first time ever. Surprised original asted so long. |
| 141100 mi US $900 |
Replaced front struts/shocks and rear shocks. Worn out. |
| 147600 mi US $450 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing. Leaking trailing edge bushing. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi | Replaced shocks. |
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