Airbags use a chemical reaction contained in an inflator module to create the pressure necessary to inflate the bags when deployment is required. These vehicles are being recalled because the front passenger airbag inflator may produce excessive internal pressure when deployed. As a result, the inflator module could rupture, causing metal fragments to strike vehicle occupants. Dealers will inspect and replace any defective passenger front airbag inflator modules found.
Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2002 Nissan Maxima
Injury Due to Airbag Deployment
Body, Interior & Misc., April 12, 2013
Engine May Stop Running Without Warning
Engine, December 22, 2003
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The circuit board for the crank position sensor and cam position sensor may have improper solder joints. This could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to come on, the engine may not start, you could experience reduced power, or the engine may stall without warning, which could result in a crash. Dealers will replace the the crank position sensor, cam position sensors, and in some cases, the variable timing control sensors. The recall began on December 22, 2003. The Nissan recall number is R2022 and the Infiniti recall number is R3021.
Nissan Maxima Recall 02V146000
Suspension & Steering, July 29, 2002
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
Learn more »Nissan Maxima Recall 02V043000
Drive Train, March 11, 2002
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. IF THE DRIVER APPLIES OVERLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PUSHING IT TO THE RIGHT, THE PEDAL CAN "OVER TRAVEL" DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE PEDAL STOPPER.
Learn more »Nissan Recalls 2002 Maximas Due to Defective Odometer
Drive Train, December 12, 2001
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Nissan has recalled 2002 Maxima models because the odometer in the affected vehicles registers distance in kilometers instead of miles. Dealers will inspect the odometer to determine if it is correct and, if not, will replace the speedometer/odometer assembly.