1984 NISSAN MAXIMA

0 recalls, 40 complaints - 5 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

40 total complaints 4 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS	18
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	9
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Jul 14, 2001

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA SHE STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS FAILED WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY REPAIRS AS OF YET. TH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2001

ODOR OF GASOLINE DEVELOPED, LEAKY FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSED BY FAULTY O-RING SEALS. 84 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Incident date: May 1, 2001

TWO OF THE SIX FUEL INJECTORS APPEAR WET AND SMELL OF GASOLINE. I BELIEVE THEY ARE LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS. THE CAR ACCELERATES POORLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95I006000 COVERED 686,649 NISSAN MAXIMAS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUL 1984 THROUGH JUL 1989. I CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AN... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 1999

THREE OR FOUR INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS ON THE ENGINE. HEAVY FUMES ARE NOTICED AROUND CAR . FUMES ARE ALSO ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1999

THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTORS WHICH IS LEAKING DOWN ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Incident date: Aug 1, 1998

THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING, CAUSING FUEL TO GO ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THERE IS AN IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR 1985 MAXIMA'S, BUT NOT FOR THE 1984'S. DEALER SAID THAT THIS CAR DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE FIX. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

Incident date: Jun 1, 1998

FUEL INJECTERS, NO., 1, 2, E, 4, 5, 6 BUSTED AND POURED OUT GASOLINE DAILY. DEALER STATES UNSAFE VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED TWO IN ONE MONTH. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Apr 29, 1997

WHILE DRIVING FUEL INJECTION LEAKED FUEL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. *AK

Incident date: Jan 20, 1997

EXPERIENCED FUEL INJECTOR LEAK OUTSIDE ENGINE BODY WHICH CAUSED FUEL ODOR INSIDE INTERIOR. MANUFACTURER. WON'T ASSIST UNDER SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 95I-006-000 MODEL YR. 1985-1988, NOT FIXED. *AK

Incident date: Mar 26, 1997

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, CONSUMER STATES, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS BURNED COMPLETELY, ONLY TIRES AND TRUNK WERE LEFT. FIREMEN STATED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE FUEL INJECTORS. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Dec 17, 1996

(2) OF (6) FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF GASOLINE LEAKAGE. FUEL WAS SPILLING ONTO THE ENGINE AND MANIFOLD. *AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 1996

REAR BRAKE SHOES DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY, VIBRATE WHEN SLOWING DOWN.

Incident date: Apr 29, 1996

FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO SEEP OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE.

Incident date: Sep 12, 1996

6 FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED FUEL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CREATING FIRE HAZARD.

Incident date: Sep 26, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 1996

DRIVER SMELLED GAS DUE TO LEAKY FUEL INJECTOR.

Incident date: Jun 20, 1996

VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 1996

WHEN HE DRIVES 4 TO 5 MILES HE STARTS TO SMELL GAS FUMES. *AK

Incident date: Mar 1, 1994

FUEL INJECTORS LEAK. *SD

Incident date: Jun 3, 1996

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING GAS ONTO THE ENGINE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Incident date: May 13, 1996

THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS, CAMPAIGH 95100600. *AK

Incident date: Feb 1, 1996

FUEL IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER SMELLED VERY BAD FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. 95I006000. *AK

Incident date: Apr 26, 1996

FUEL INJECTORS LEAK/FAIL. *DSH

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

HEATER CORE FAILED. *SD

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

MUFFLER FAILED. *SD

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SD

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

REAR BUMPER RUSTED. *SD

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED 2 TIMES. *SD

Incident date: Dec 28, 1995

LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED. *SD

Incident date: Feb 25, 1996

ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GASOLINE ON THE MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE; COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK

Incident date: Feb 25, 1996

ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GASOLINE ON THE MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE; COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK

Incident date: Feb 25, 1996

ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GASOLINE ON THE MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE; COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *AK

FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE. CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 14, 1993

THE FUEL INJECTERS WERE LEAKING AND WERE CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Incident date: Oct 14, 1993

THE FUEL INJECTERS WERE LEAKING AND WERE CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Incident date: Feb 7, 1996

TWO OF SIX FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH GAS FUMES; DRIVER BECAME NAUSEATED; COULD CAUSE FIRE. TT

Incident date: Feb 7, 1996

TWO OF SIX FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH GAS FUMES; DRIVER BECAME NAUSEATED; COULD CAUSE FIRE. TT

Incident date: Jun 4, 1995

JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND WENT TO START AGAIN AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR RUBBER HOSE FAILURE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Sep 15, 1994

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED; EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY FASTENING; DISCOVERED CRACKED BUCKLE. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd	18.0	24.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA

5 manufacturer communications from 3 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
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

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

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

ALTERNATOR FIRES

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

SEAT TRACKS