1984 Nissan Maxima
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
30 complaints4 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages
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.…
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. The failure has only occurred on one occasion. The failure and current mileages were unknown. the consumer stated he did not received a form for his complaint. Updated 05/11/10. updated 06/11/10 *bf updated 07/26/10*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Odor of gasoline developed, leaky fuel injectors, caused by faulty o-ring seals. 84 models were not included in the recall.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
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…
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Three or four injectors are leaking gas on the engine. heavy fumes are noticed around car . fumes are also entering passenger compartment.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
There IS a fuel leakage within the fuel injectors which IS leaking down onto the engine. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving fuel injection leaked fuel into engine compartment, could cause an explosion or fire. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
(2) of (6) fuel injectors had to be replaced because of gasoline leakage. Fuel was spilling onto the engine and manifold. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brake shoes do not seat properly, vibrate when slowing down.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Faulty fuel injectors, allowing gasoline to seep out onto the hot engine.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
6 fuel injectors leaked fuel into engine compartment, creating fire hazard.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from underneath the hood, resulting in a fire. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Driver smelled gas due to leaky fuel injector.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire. (Ohio state police report) *dh
- Fuel system, gasoline
When he drives 4 to 5 miles he starts to smell gas fumes. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors leak. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The fuel injection system IS leaking gas onto the engine and could cause a fire. Please describe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The fuel injectors are leaking in the engine compartment, consumer needed to replace the fuel injectors, campaigh 95100600. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel IS leaking in the engine compartment, consumer smelled very bad fumes in the vehicle. 95I006000. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors leak/fail. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Structure › Body › Bumpers · Suspension › Front › Control arm · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Rear bumper rusted. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
All six fuel injectors are leaking gasoline on the manifold to the engine; could result in a fire. *ak
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.
- 10032506Nissan: 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 manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 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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