2002 Nissan Maxima Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,121miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Nissan Maxima, 3% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,121 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's seat failed on impact with another vehicle. Seat went into full recline position which caused the driver to be thrown out of his seatbelt and through the back windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10573346, filed 2014-03, 192,000 miles“Driver's power seat will not move forward or backward. This first occurred with an odometer reading of 31,242. This is a danger for all drivers who do not have long legs. Nissan has been aware of this problem in 2000-2003 Nissan maximas, and have issued service bulletin # ntb02-001c. Unfortunately, Nissan has not informed NHTSA and there in no recall on record for this problem. I hope this information will prompt NHTSA to investigate this problem. Thank you for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #10244306, filed 2008-10, 31,242 miles“Driver front seat will not move forward and back. Nissan agencies says the motor drive component #87562c9926 is not covered under service agreement, plan type: Nissan preferred - roadside - gold preferred.”
NHTSA complaint #10149209, filed 2006-02, 28,826 miles“Electric seat will not move forward it goes up and down reclines and goes up. But I cannot get it to move forward. Since I never change my driving position and have no need to move it. It should still work. My car is in prime condition everything on the car is in working and excellent condition. Dealer said I have to get a new seat and track; I don't understand why then never removed the two bolts and looked to see if the wire may have come off the unit? 2000.00 dollars to repair sound like a rip off. Your thoughts. Bg”
NHTSA complaint #11043456, filed 2017-11“The driver's seat in my 2002 Nissan Maxima gle does not move forward making it difficult reaching the petal. Also, the seat can drop to the ground making visibility poor where you may not be able to see what is in front of you. This problem just occurred about 7 months ago out of the blue. I am the only person who drives this care and rely on the car for transportation to work daily. It is apparent that this matter is a threat to the safety of the driver of the car and Nissan should recall and fix the problem. Toyota stepped up to the plate at least they care about their customer's safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404484, filed 2011-06Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Maxima
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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