1982 NISSAN MAXIMA
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 1999
THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE BEEN LEAKING FUEL TOWARDS THE EXHAUST WITH A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. DEALER SAYS INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 21, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, DRIVER NOTICED HEAVY BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF VEHICLE; DRIVER PULLED OFF FREEWAY & VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT, HAD VEHICLE TOWED & MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Feb 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 31, 1997
DROVE ONE AND HALF MILE AND 2 TO 3MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF A LEAKING FUEL PUMP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jun 30, 1996
TWO FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING GASOLINE ONTO ENGINE. *SD
Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 NISSAN MAXIMA
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN MAXIMA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08045
Opened: Jul 23, 2008 , Closed: Oct 24, 2008
TRANSMISSION HOSE LEAK
THIS PE WAS OPENED FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA VEHICLES BASED ON EARLY WARNING DATA THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE MAY HAVE PINHOLES AND/OR CRACKS RESULTING IN A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.THE LEAKED FLUID CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITE.NISSAN HAS SHOWN THAT THE ROOT ... Read more
PE04035
Opened: Apr 12, 2004 , Closed: Jul 13, 2004
GLASS ROOF SHATTERING
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON APRIL 12, 2004, BASED ON FIVE REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE SKYVIEW GLASS-PANELED ROOF, WHICH IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA VEHICLES, WOULD SUDDENLY SHATTER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.FIVE INJURIES HA... Read more
PE02034
Opened: Mar 15, 2002 , Closed: Jul 22, 2002
ALTERNATOR FIRES
EA95032
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Feb 28, 1997
SEAT TRACK
SEE EA95-032 CLOSING REPORT EA95-032 WAS OPENED OCTOBER 31, 1995 TO CONTAINUE EVALUATIONS OF THE EXTENT AND CONSEQUENCES OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF MANUAL FRONT SEAT TRACK LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
PE95038
Opened: Jun 20, 1995 , Closed: Oct 31, 1995
SEAT TRACKS
There is no summary currently available
DP95002
Opened: Jun 8, 1995 , Closed: Jun 20, 1995
FT SEAT LATCH MECHANISM FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93024
Opened: Oct 8, 1993 , Closed: Jan 25, 1994
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93063
Opened: Jul 12, 1993 , Closed: Oct 8, 1993
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
DP92009
Opened: Apr 20, 1992 , Closed: Aug 20, 1992
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
PE88025
Opened: Feb 9, 1988 , Closed: May 11, 1988
STEERING MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
NISSAN MAXIMA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN MAXIMA across all model years (1985, 2020).
108
Total Recalls
8,860
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
465
Reported Crashes
395
Reported Fires
25
Reported Deaths
NISSAN MAXIMA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 154 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 224 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 126 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 71 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 137 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 138 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 399 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 460 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 99 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 169 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 733 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,152 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 1,725 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 249 | View |
| 2002 | 9 | 278 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 225 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 467 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 215 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 133 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 123 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 117 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 195 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 128 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 102 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 140 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 99 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 138 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 78 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 73 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 194 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 74 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 64 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1982 (current) | 0 | 4 |