2002 Nissan Maxima lights problems

Filed Mar 5, 2025 · Airbags, Lights · FL

Driving vehicle on road and the accelerator pedal no longer working vehicle. coasted to the side. Car had to be towed. Vehicle cranking without problem but will not accelerate pedal goes to floor. At consideration of purchase of vehicle, car fax and all details about vehicle were viewed for possible purchase. Items on recall are now a concern as a safety issue.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Lights · 3,450 miles · PA

Moisture developed in the headlights which could cause the headlights to malfunction at anytime. Dealership refused to inspect the vehicle to find the cause of the moisture.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Lights · FL

Headlights were stolen six times. Manufacturer was aware of the problem.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Lights · NJ

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 headlights were such a target for thieves, I would have never bought the maxima.

Filed Jan 25, 2004 · Lights · NJ

I had the datadot anti-theft device that nissan came out with installed to prevent the headlights assembly theft problem. And guess what, they still stole the right side. The good thing is that the transformer was bolted to the frame of the car and was not stolen, the bad things is they caused more damage to the finder/hood and front bumper not only that, but a portion of the headlight assembly stayed in the car the damage was $2400.00 for one head light with body work. You cant use your turn signals if a headlight is missing very very unsafe and nissan should be held responsible for this design.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Lights · NY

I hope nissan would take my headache away by taking back their garbage 2002 maxima, because this car is a piece of garbage and nissan should be a shamed of themselves to manufacture a $750.00 light with two plastic brackets that my 7 year old son can break out of the car within (30 seconds yes 30 seconds) my xeon light has been stolen five times (5) from january, my car has sit in the nissan repair ship for about six months out of the year. Could nissan explain this or try to comprehend this problem that it's customers are going trough, do they even care, nissan make from me alone 1,500.00 x 5 = 7,500.00 not to mention the other thousand of people that is going trough the same problem. Nissan should be sued to fix this problem, or refund the deductibles for their manufacturing defects that was design for theft. My headache is not going away until I get rid of the car or sue nissan to solve this problem all nissan maximas 202-2003 owners should sue nissan and maybe they will do something or all come together and file a class auction suit against nissan please! Please! Please!!! Do so asap. I actually went and bought infrared cameras to monitor my car so maybe I can catch who is stealing the lights, this is really bad thanks for listening.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Lights · 15,000 miles · FL

Headlights were stolen twice. Headlights could be stolen in just a matter of minutes. Vehicle had no insurance to cover stolen parts.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Lights, Locks · 12,700 miles · NJ

Headlights were stolen from the vehicle. Damage was done to the electrical system/hood and bumper. The brackets holding each $724 light were made of plastic and could easily be snapped or broken. *ak

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Lights · 17,000 miles · NY

Headlights were stolen 3 times while vehicle was parked, per consumer.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Lights · 17,000 miles · NY

I lease a 2002 nissan maxima. This car has a known issue regarding its headlights. The issue is 1) the headlights are very expensive 2) they are, therefore, well-liked by thieves and 3) they are very easy to steal. As a result, they are stolen frequently. One headlight assembly was stolen from my car last week. The car is not roadworthy without it. Blinkers don't work. If one has no choice but to drive to a body shop, if the hour is late, if one is in an unsafe neighborhood, the car must be driven in such condition. This is a design defect that should have caused nissan to recall this model long ago.