2002 Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 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.
“I have a three year lease. Two years into the lease I have had to replace all four tires and now the brakes. The rear brakes froze up. The capliers, rotors, and pabs need to be replaced on the rear and the rotors on the front. I have never had to do this with a car before.”
NHTSA complaint #10086971, filed 2004-08, 36,000 miles“This max had the transverse link recall performed in 9/02. At this time, the left axle was not properly placed back in the transmission. We took the car back several times and they kept blowing us off. Finally, my wife was driving the car in the mobile tunnel and the trans went out along with the steering and suspension. Nissan repaired the vehicle but it still drives like a piece of junk. These guys are ridiculous and need to be dealt with seriously. I have since filed suit but would appreciate any help.”
NHTSA complaint #10070093, filed 2004-01, 19,200 miles“I drive a 2002 Nissan Maxima with brigdgestone patenza tires on it. Sunday, february 22, 2004, during light rain at approximatly 45 MPH, the car hydroplaned accross 2 lanes of the 5 freeway in southern california. I had not even hit the brakes. The car just slid accorss the lanes. I contacted Nissan but they were no help. I am replacing the tires, but think others should be aware of this hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10059000, filed 2004-02“The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Maxima equipped with bridgestone turanza tires, line size p215/55/r17. The contact stated that there were cracks in the sidewall of all four tires. The tire manufacturer was not notified. The tires were not replaced.the VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000 and the current mileage was approximately 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10356087, filed 2010-09, 67,000 miles“Bridgetone potenza re92 p225/r17 passenger tire, all 3 tires has long cracks on the sidewall. It all happens in between 20k to 33k miles of the cars mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10173138, filed 2006-11Related service bulletins
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 141 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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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