1989 NISSAN MAXIMA
4 recalls, 78 complaints - 9 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
95V244000 Dec 15, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Consequence
SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICL... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
Complaint Statistics
78 total complaints
8 crashes 2 fires 10 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 1, 2011
Incident date: Jul 18, 2011
YESTERDAY JULY 18 2011, PASSPORT NISSAN INDICATED TO ME THAT NISSAN IS WILLING TO GIVE ME A $1200, ( TWELVE HUNDRED) FOR THE MAXIMA 1989 THAT YOU HAVE INSPECTED. NISSAN WANTS MY CAR FOR THAT AMOUNT, I MADE A COUNTER OFFER TO HIM. AT ANY RATE I DECIDED ,THAT NISSAN SHOULD JUST FIX MY CAR. TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Mar 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CORROSION BETWEEN FUEL FILLER TUBE AND LEFT REAR FENDER AND WHEEL HOUSING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL 95V244000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK: FILLER PIPE AND CAP. THIS VEHICLE IN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL; HOWEVER THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Mar 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CORROSION BETWEEN FUEL FILLER TUBE AND LEFT REAR FENDER AND WHEEL HOUSING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL 95V244000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK: FILLER PIPE AND CAP. THIS VEHICLE IN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL; HOWEVER THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 11, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN #95V244000 ; CUSTOMER STATES R5002, CORROSION RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *BF *SC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Mar 10, 2005
WHILE TURNING THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACCELERATING 35MPH, THE CLANKING NOISE ESCALATED LOUDER. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE POWER TRAIN AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION FROM THE FILLER PIPE AND GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A FILE NUMBER. TWO WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND THE OWNER IS UNABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO CAN ASSIST IN GETTING THIS DEFECT REPAIRED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETA... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Sep 3, 2004
CONSUMER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER ON ITS OWN OUT OF PARK WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Sep 3, 2004
CONSUMER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER ON ITS OWN OUT OF PARK WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 23, 2004
WHILE BACKING OUT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED ON IMPACT. AN AMBULANCE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, AND AN ACCIDENT RE... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: Jul 22, 1994
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW FROM JACK BIGGER NISSAN. APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE, IN OUR HOT SUMMERS, I NOTICED THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD (ONE OF THE FEATURES THAT ATTRACTED MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF TO THIS PARTICULAR CAR) STARTED SHOWING HORIZONTAL "STREAKS" ACROSS THE LIGHT PANEL & THE READINGS... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 6, 2003
Incident date: Oct 29, 2003
FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Jul 30, 2003
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK CONSUMER NOTICED THAT GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 29, 2003
1989 NISSAN MAXIMA *PH *JB ******DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****770824.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
MY 89 NISSAN MAXIMA HAS TWO RECALLS, 95V24400 AND 95I006000. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO AUTHORIZE INSPECTION DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE RECALLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR COMPUTER BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD. MY COMPLAINT # WITH NISSAN IS # 4078816 DERWIN GONZALES IS THE CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-647-726... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Dec 15, 2002
Incident date: Dec 13, 2002
SUBSTANTIAL RUST AND CORROSION DUE TO FUEL FILLER RUSTING WHICH WAS A RECALL. EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO CABIN OF CAR. RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. DROPPED OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIR, TOOK PICTURES OF MY CAR SENT PICTURES TO NISSAN FOR REPAIRS NOTHING DONE. I PICKED MY CAR UP AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Mar 5, 2002
SINCE PURCHASING CAR. THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CAR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE NISSAN DEALER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT THE FUEL FILLER RECALL. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR, WE COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS, BUT ONLY IN THE FRONT AND... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Mar 5, 2002
SINCE PURCHASING CAR. THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CAR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE NISSAN DEALER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT THE FUEL FILLER RECALL. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR, WE COULD STILL SMELL THE GAS, BUT ONLY IN THE FRONT AND... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: Feb 28, 2002
SINCE MY CAR IS SO OLD AM I ABLE TO STILL HAVE THIS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ON THE FUELTANK REPAIRED AT NO COST? MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 10, 2002
Incident date: Sep 23, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND THE CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO REFILL MORE THAN OFTEN. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
SEAT BELTS
Aug 27, 2002
Incident date: Jul 27, 2002
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF RETRACTOR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT WHEEL HOUSING WAS CORRODED. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL 99V244000 FOR SAME PROBLEM.THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDEDIN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2002
FUEL TANK LEAKING SHOULD {NOT}. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Dec 8, 2001
THE HEATER CORE IS ALUMINUM (INSIDE) WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A GROUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE ELEMENT IN THE HEATER CORE TO MELT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP ME PLEASE RESPOND
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2001
DRIVER'S RESTRAINT CHOKED DRIVER UPON IMPACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 20, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 92,000. MANY REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PROBLEMS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
A/C FAILED; SANTA MONICA NISSAN CLAIMED THE WHOLE DASHBOARD COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT $1000. LATER FOUND YOUR BULLETIN FC0006029. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
A/C FAILED; SANTA MONICA NISSAN CLAIMED THE WHOLE DASHBOARD COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT $1000. LATER FOUND YOUR BULLETIN FC0006029. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 7, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED A BIG HOLE IN THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LEADING TO THE BACK TIRE. FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CAUSING THE INTERIOR WHEEL HOUSING TO RUST. ALSO, SEATBELT WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. IT RUSTED AND CAME OFF. CONSUMER HAS SMALL CHILDREN THAT ARE NORMALLY RESTRAINED IN THOSE SEATS. *... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Apr 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 7, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED A BIG HOLE IN THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LEADING TO THE BACK TIRE. FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CAUSING THE INTERIOR WHEEL HOUSING TO RUST. ALSO, SEATBELT WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. IT RUSTED AND CAME OFF. CONSUMER HAS SMALL CHILDREN THAT ARE NORMALLY RESTRAINED IN THOSE SEATS. *... Read more
SEATS
Mar 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 23, 1999
THE CASE NUMBER AT NISSAN IS I-19755. I HAVE OVER $ 50,000 IN MEDICAL BILLS THAT NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO PAY. TWO NISSAN DEALERSHIPS HAS REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO NISSAN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART ON 3-2-00 AT MARK ESCUDE NISSAN; PHONE # 601-956-7522, INVOICE # NICS70185. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 23, 1999
THE CASE NUMBER AT NISSAN IS I-19755. I HAVE OVER $ 50,000 IN MEDICAL BILLS THAT NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO PAY. TWO NISSAN DEALERSHIPS HAS REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO NISSAN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART ON 3-2-00 AT MARK ESCUDE NISSAN; PHONE # 601-956-7522, INVOICE # NICS70185. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 12, 2000
Incident date: Mar 7, 2000
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. SMOKE COME FROM HOOD. COASTED TIL GOT OFF MAIN ROAD. CAR STARTED FLAMING UNDER HOOD. WROTE UP AS TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Dec 18, 1999
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSED THE VEHCLE TO JERK AND STALL ON THE ROAD. YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
IN ADDITION TO THE RECALL 95V244 FOR 89-93 NISSAN MAXIMAS FOR A FUEL FILLER REPLACEMENT, ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS WHICH ROT THROUGH (NOTED SOMEWHAT IN 95V244 AS "REAR SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT TO WHEEL HOUSING"). WHEN THERE IS REAR WHEEL HOUSING DAMAGE DUE TO CORROSION (SALT), ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
IN ADDITION TO THE RECALL 95V244 FOR 89-93 NISSAN MAXIMAS FOR A FUEL FILLER REPLACEMENT, ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS WHICH ROT THROUGH (NOTED SOMEWHAT IN 95V244 AS "REAR SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT TO WHEEL HOUSING"). WHEN THERE IS REAR WHEEL HOUSING DAMAGE DUE TO CORROSION (SALT), ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
IN ADDITION TO THE RECALL 95V244 FOR 89-93 NISSAN MAXIMAS FOR A FUEL FILLER REPLACEMENT, ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS WHICH ROT THROUGH (NOTED SOMEWHAT IN 95V244 AS "REAR SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT TO WHEEL HOUSING"). WHEN THERE IS REAR WHEEL HOUSING DAMAGE DUE TO CORROSION (SALT), ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 7, 1999
POWER WINDOW MOTOR HAS BROKEN/INOPERABLE ON TWO DIFFERENT WINDOWS, ALLOWING WINDOW TO FALL DOWN.(2ND VEHICLE ON DOC# 523709)
STEERING
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE KEEPS SHOWING 15MPH EVENTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS A T STOP. ALSO, THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SHOWS EMPTY EVENTHOUGH THE TANK IS FULL. THOSE PROBLEMS HAPPEN VERY OFTEN. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT GEAR AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. I HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE KEEPS SHOWING 15MPH EVENTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS A T STOP. ALSO, THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SHOWS EMPTY EVENTHOUGH THE TANK IS FULL. THOSE PROBLEMS HAPPEN VERY OFTEN. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT GEAR AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. I HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE KEEPS SHOWING 15MPH EVENTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS A T STOP. ALSO, THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SHOWS EMPTY EVENTHOUGH THE TANK IS FULL. THOSE PROBLEMS HAPPEN VERY OFTEN. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT GEAR AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. I HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART A... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 12, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1997
DURING COLLISION SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND BROKE IN TWO PLACES RESULTING IN INJURIES TO NECK/BACK.
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Aug 2, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD FOOT DOWN ON THE BRAKES. ALSO BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE SOCKET WAS BURNED OUT. BRAKES STARTED TO SMOKE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Aug 2, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD FOOT DOWN ON THE BRAKES. ALSO BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THE SOCKET WAS BURNED OUT. BRAKES STARTED TO SMOKE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Nov 8, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE IS FILLED WITH A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. IN ADDITION THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEFECTS ARE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION NUMBER 95100600. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 4, 1998
Incident date: Apr 25, 1998
THE DIGITAL DASH IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 22, 1998
Incident date: Oct 21, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE IGNITION OFF WITH GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR INDICATING PARK. EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IN USE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AN ENBANKMENT INTO A PARK. HITTING MERRY GO ROUND BEFORE STOPPING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 5, 1998
EXTREME STRUCTURAL RUST OF THE STRUT TOWERS/FRAME RAILS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ALMOST GO OUT OF CONTROL DURING A SUDDEN STOP DUE TO FLEXING AND BREAKING OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS. RUSTING CAUSED THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR TO FAILED, ALLOWING CHILD TO BE THROWN WHEN THE SEAT BELT SUDDENLY RELEASE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 5, 1998
EXTREME STRUCTURAL RUST OF THE STRUT TOWERS/FRAME RAILS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ALMOST GO OUT OF CONTROL DURING A SUDDEN STOP DUE TO FLEXING AND BREAKING OF BOTH FRONT STRUT TOWERS. RUSTING CAUSED THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR TO FAILED, ALLOWING CHILD TO BE THROWN WHEN THE SEAT BELT SUDDENLY RELEASE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
WHEN IT'S COLD THE DIGITAL DASH DOES NOT COME ON. THE DASH STAYS BLACK UNTIL THE CAR HAS HEATED UP.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 NISSAN MAXIMA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 NISSAN MAXIMA
9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 4 |
| 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 |
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-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
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
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
NTB99005A
Jun 17, 1999
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT
NTB99005
Mar 1, 1999
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT
NTB95067
Jul 1, 1995
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NEW NON-ASBESTOS REPLACEMENT PADS AND SHOES. *TW
NTB93077
May 1, 1993
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NEW NON-ASBESTOS BRAKE PAD. *TW
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 (current) | 4 | 78 | |
| 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 | 0 | 4 | View |