Nissan Maxima 1984
Model Maxima made in 1984 by Nissan got 39 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had one investigation (seats). The car has one engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 23/34/27 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 23/36/27 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 22/34/26 | $ 853 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 23/36/27 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 23/37/28 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 22/34/26 | $ 853 | 7 | 83 9 2 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 | 08/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | 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 | 04/07/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE88092 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/09/1988 | 07/28/1989 | SEAT FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89031 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/28/1989 | 10/31/1990 | SEAT FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Alternator failed. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/26/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from underneath the hood, resulting in a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/13/1996 | |||
| The fuel injectors are leaking in the engine compartment, consumer needed to replace the fuel injectors, campaigh 95100600. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Muffler failed. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| When he drives 4 to 5 miles he starts to smell gas fumes. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Just driven vehicle and went to start again and vehicle caught on fire due to fuel injector rubber hose failure. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Odor of gasoline developed, leaky fuel injectors, caused by faulty o-ring seals. 84 models were not included in the recall. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/29/1997 | |||
| While driving fuel injection leaked fuel into engine compartment, could cause an explosion or fire. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Faulty fuel injectors, allowing gasoline to seep out onto the hot engine. | |||
| 06/03/1996 | |||
| The fuel injection system is leaking gas onto the engine and could cause a fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Fuel is leaking in the engine compartment, consumer smelled very bad fumes in the vehicle. 95i006000. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1996 | |||
| Two of six fuel injectors leaked onto exhaust system, causing vehicle to become filled with gas fumes; driver became nauseated; could cause fire. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 3 | 01/01/1984 | |
| 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 and was told this safety improvement campaign did not cover my 1984 nissan maxima. they could not answer me why my fuel injectors were considered safe but the fuel injectors of maximas built in the five years after my car was built were possibly unsafe. my fuel injectors are leaking. i am requesting that a nissan dealer replace my maxima's fuel injectors and related hoses. my car was manufactured too close for comfort from the 686,649 nissan maximas that were affected by this safety campaign. thanks for your help.*ak | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1984 | |
| Three or four injectors are leaking gas on the engine. heavy fumes are noticed around car . fumes are also entering passenger compartment.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| There is a fuel leakage within the fuel injectors which is leaking down onto the engine. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/26/1997 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 12/17/1996 | |||
| (2) of (6) fuel injectors had to be replaced because of gasoline leakage. fuel was spilling onto the engine and manifold. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1996 | 1 | 07/13/1984 | |
| 6 fuel injectors leaked fuel into engine compartment, creating fire hazard. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Driver smelled gas due to leaky fuel injector. | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injectors leak. *sd | |||
| 04/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Fuel injectors leak/fail. *dsh | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Fuel injector replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| 02/25/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/14/1993 | |||
| The fuel injecters were leaking and were causing a potential fire hazard. please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle cracked; experienced difficulty fastening; discovered cracked buckle. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Rear brake shoes do not seat properly, vibrate when slowing down. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rear bumper rusted. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Left ball joint failed. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Heater core failed. *sd | |||