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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2002 Nissan Maxima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 18 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
| Failed alternator |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Alternator was bad. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 135800 mi US $300 |
Blower motor and resistor |
| 35000 mi | Bose Stereo speaker in drivers door was cutting in and out, was replaced under warranty. |
| 36 mi | Bose System was refusing to play CDs all the way through, was skipping constantly. Replaced free of charge under warranty. |
| 162000 mi US $902 |
A/C stopped working, low side pressure was in excess of 140 psi, shop said the compressor was bad. Replaced compressor and dryer, flushed system, refilled with R-134. Air now blows nice and cold. |
| 133000 mi US $365 |
Replaced failed alternator. |
| 97300 mi US $240 |
Alternator was intermittently ceasing to function causing a sudden loss in power. Serpentine Belt replaced because of slippage. Alternator grounds and plug were corroded. Cleaned lubricated and reinstalled. |
| 70060 mi | Car would not go over 2400 RPM. Car put itself in “safe” mode. Used car dealer repaired – only took 30 minutes. Said some wire had come loose. Since then, it’s been fine. He did not charge me anything. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92380 mi C $20 |
Daytime Running Lights (Canadian car) module broken down. Fixed by me. Tracked it to cold solder joint in DRL module. The reapir would cost $400 at a dealer. |
| 1800 mi | Dim check engine light. Dealer replaced instrument cluster under warranty |
| 157260 mi US $218 |
Starter replaced |
| 158000 mi US $118 |
HID headlight failed; replaced both with Philips HID bulbs. |
| 177000 mi US $93 |
HVAC fan wouldn't run. Discovered broken wire on diode inside fan control amplifier. Replaced fan control amplifier. |
| 130000 mi | Passenger air bag was replaced by dealer for free on 9/2013 due to a recall for free but subsequently went bad and there was no warranty from the factory. |
| 92200 mi US $400 |
Gas gauge |
| 66100 mi US $50 |
The brake pedal switch broke so my brake lights were not illuminating. |
2002 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Air Bag light on |
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