2002 Nissan Maxima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,054miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,054 miles.
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.
“There is an air leak in the rear driver side window. I am worried this is going to consistently get worse and have my window shatter at some point. After reading another complaint of the same problem I felt compelled to file one of my own. I reported this to my dealer and they have not looked into the problem. While in for service, another customer was compalining of the same problem. Every person that sits in the back seat notices a very distinct air leak in this window.”
NHTSA complaint #10095795, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“I own a 2002 Maxima. Recently we had a cold snap and the line from the windshield washer ro my wipers froze up. The washer had the correct washer fluid-rated down to -25 degrees and the outside temperature was about 11 degrees. My dealership regularly maintains my vehicles fluids. I called the sullivan bros. Nissan dealership in kingston mass. And they said they had many reports of the same problem from otherr Nissan owners with maximas near or at the same age as mine. The dealer suggested running the car for 20 minutes or so to solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054223, filed 2004-01, 30,000 miles“Front passenger window will not remain close. The front window has an automatic up feature that allows you to put the window up with one click of the button. When activated the window goes up closes and then it comes back down 4 inches. Car has 24,000 miles and under warranty but Nissan will not cover adjustment of window or replacement of malfunctioning part stating it is a service item.”
NHTSA complaint #10051496, filed 2004-01, 24,650 miles“Right-rear quarter window has a severe problem with wind noise. This is very frustrating and has been reported to Nissan's dealership several times. Nothing has been done to rectify the problem adequately. One dealership told me it was a known problem and nothing can be done. Nonsense. Please help. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10045243, filed 2003-11, 1 miles“Left hand door mirror vibrates excessively while driving at highway speeds. Creates safety hazard, especially at high speeds and at night or in bad weather.”
NHTSA complaint #10011050, filed 2003-03, 17,458 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10012843Feb 25, 2005Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 30 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 20% |
| 1993 | 12 | 15% |
| 1992 | 14 | 13% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 19% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 6 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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