2002 Nissan Maxima - Reliability

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GXE Sedan (3.5L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Nissan Maxima by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor and Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensors. Failure of either the CMP or CKP Sensor can cause the engine to stall or not start and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to replace the CMP Sensor is $58.64 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to replace the CKP sensor is estimated at $58.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. In some cases the CMP and CKP sensors may be covered by a factory recall. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		5 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Nissan Maxima by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Nissan Maxima - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Nissan Maxima by Identifix

Reliability History for Nissan Maxima by Identifix

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