Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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2002 Maxima SE vibration problem.
bvf10376, 03/06/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I'm noticing a vibration in the steering and seat but only at highway speeds ( not noticed in the demo ride because it was just around town ). Service people recognized problem. All 4 rims and tires replaced. Slight improvement but still not right. Nissan says this is normal???? I'm wondering if there's a flaw in the SE because I've heard rumors that other new SE's owners have complained and that all SE's on the dealer's lot were shown to have the problem.
Waste of money
murjose, 10/12/2004
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This car looks great and runs great for the first couple thousand miles. However, I have always had a loud clunking noise from the front suspension. Nissan is unable to fix it and keeps replacing parts, but at my cost. The car is cheap and cost a lot. Buy Honda. I will next time. I am hoping that someone steals this car and I never get it back. Thats how much I hate it. I bought it brand new.
Blast to drive but......
Txstinkbug, 07/07/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Just went on trip to Smokies. AC went out and spent 8 hours total on road back and forth to closest dealer twice to finally get it fixed somewhat. It still cools but the compressor sounds like its about to grenade. Other than that ohhhhhhhh what a car.
Maxima Minima
90max, 03/08/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The 2002 Maxima is an extraordinarily frustrating car. Power and handling are terrific, and superior to anything in its class. Nissan should have hit a homerun with this car, but failed to touch the bases. While the drivetrain merits superlatives, the driver's seat/ seating position warrants expletives. The seat is TERRIBLE (to put it mildly), and the seating position is a mess. The Maxima is a confused amalgamation of world class engineering and inept design.
Buzzes and rattles
tranzec, 11/20/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Car ran great the first 2,000 miles. Then, when starting up and engaging drive we get a grinding/rubbing noise. Once this started, we get lots of buzzing and vibrations in the gas pedal and steering wheel. Have taken to the dealer twice and told there is nothing wrong. Fun car to drive, but when a car costs this much the dealer should fix these type of problems. Will definitly NOT buy another Nissan.