Auto loans: 2002 Nissan Maxima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Nissan Maxima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Nissan Maxima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 |
2002 Nissan Maxima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Nissan Maxima
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (30), engine and engine cooling (30) and electrical system (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V008000 | 2020-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with... |
| 15V287000 | 2015-05-15 | air bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to... |
| 03V455000 | 2003-11-17 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS. |
| 02V146000 | 2002-05-30 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. |
| 02V043000 | 2002-02-12 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, THE STOPPER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. IF THE DRIVER APPLIES OVERLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PUSHING IT TO THE RIGHT, THE PEDAL... |
| 02V010000 | 2002-01-11 | power train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ODOMETER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REGISTERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS INSTEAD OF MILES AS IS SPECIFIED IN THE DESIGN. THE ODOMETER DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL THAT INDICATES "KILOMETERS" OR "KM" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2002 Nissan Maxima
No 2002 Nissan Maxima is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2002 Nissan Maxima, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Maxima
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Specs, explained
It uses the 3.5L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Combined fuel use is 11.2 L/100 km: about 34 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $173.60 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The trunk holds 425 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Maxima for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the Maxima answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Send a request
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Nissan Maxima from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Nissan Maxima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Nissan Maxima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Nissan Maxima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Nissan Maxima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Nissan Maxima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Nissan Maxima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.