2002 Nissan Maxima Exterior Lighting:headlights Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting:headlights ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 205 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Nissan Maxima overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10079645 — filed 06/22/2004
“HEADLIGHTS WERE STOLEN SIX TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 10065443 — filed 04/01/2004
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10063969 — filed 03/26/2004
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Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Nissan Maxima have exterior lighting:headlights problems?
Exterior Lighting:headlights is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Nissan Maxima: 20 of 205 complaints on file (9.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Nissan Maxima have in total?
205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and 6 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:headlights category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
