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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JN1DA31D12T••••••2002 Nissan MAXIMA
That is about average for the 2002 Nissan MAXIMA — 6 complaints per build across 31 builds.
8on this build
175on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 2Electrical System 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2020
The contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was…
Electrical SystemSep 2017
I own a 2002 nissan maxima with low miles, approximately 102,000. The engine turns over but does not start. The dealer states that the problem within the electrical harness and behaves as if the alarm remains armed. The dealer stated that he owned the same car around that year…
Service BrakesJan 2008
ABS light came on when I was driving to town. Brakes seemed to work ok, so I continued. Got to town (40 miles), did my business, got in the car to go home. Started car, ABS light still on, drove 1 1/2 blocks, applied brakes as I approached intersection, and the pedal locked.…
Exterior LightingMar 2004
On march 21, the headlights on my nissan maxima were stolen for the second time. The first time it happened few months ago. It's really difficult to pay a $500 deductible every time the headlights are going to be stolen. I think it's going to continue all the time. If I knew the…
VisibilityDec 2003
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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JN1DA31D12T407587 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.