2002 Nissan Maxima: brake failure

5 of the 205 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Maxima describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2016
2
2013
1
2009
1
2007
3
2006
1
2005
1
2004
3
2003
3
2002
5
2001
1
2000
2
1999
1
1998
1
1996
2
1995
2
1994
1
1993
2
1992
1
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 5, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · NJ

2002 nissan maxima had ABS module failure. Consumer states that the brakes failed without warning. *nj the consumer stated the problem began with a very loud ear piercing screeching noise when the brakes were applied. The sound was intermittent, so it was difficult for the dealer to duplicate. The consumer went to the dealer several times to have the brakes checked, but they were found to be ok. The consumer stated on one occasion, her husband applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop, the ABS came on as he approached the intersection. The dealer informed the consumer the ABS actuator and the rear ABS sensor had failed. The screeching noise was due to a bad wheel bearing.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes · 55,055 miles · PA

Unable to stop vehicle - brake failure on dry pavement. When brake pedal was applied, there was only a clicking sound as if the ABS was trying to engage for no reason - but brakes would not engage at all. Dealer later reported that this was due to a faulty ABS sensor on left rear but I am disturbed that this ABS failure would cause total brake loss. I am afraid to drive this car for fear of another ABS sensor going without any notice. I have had several other brake problems with this vehicle since I purchased new in 2002. The rotors have had to be replaced 4 times on vehicle with less than 55k miles (mainly highway miles). Dealer admitted that there is a problem with rotors warping on this car for no apparent reason. In addition,I had the back brake calipers seize up on me for no apparent reason while driving on turnpike.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Engine · 25,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan maxima. While driving between 2 and 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The power steering and brakes failed and the service engine warning light illuminated also. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 60,189.

Filed Feb 18, 2006 · Brakes · 64,800 miles · PA

Abs light illuminated on the dash. Subsequent total loss of braknig which nearly caused a crash between my vehicle and another. Only by acceleratng very hard through a stop sign, at which I was unable to stop, was I able to avoid an oncoming vehicle. According to my owners manual, whenever the ABS warnign light illuminate, I will lose only my ABS but will retain normal breaking. This proved not to be the case. I lost the ablity to stop. According to the manufacturer's dealership repair facility, the loss of ABS was a result of a non-functioning rear wheel speed sensor. The vehicle is currently being repaired by this repair facility. I will request that the failed part be kept and given to me.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · FL · crash

In late november 2002 while driving the ABS brake failed which resulted in an accident. When the brakes were applied the vehicle slowed down but never stopped. Prior to the accident in feb 2002, the ABS sensor went out. And repairs were made to the ABS system in aug 2002. *ts