1982 Nissan Maxima
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Two fuel injectors leaking gasoline onto engine. *Sd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat failures
Summary:approximately sixty percent of the reports alleged a failure ormalfunction of the seat back assembly, twelve of which involved anaccident.the remaining forty percent of the reports alleged a failureor malfunction of the seat track assembly, six of which involved anaccident.===
- Seat failures
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: 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 model years listed.
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