1986 Nissan Maxima
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Nissan Maxima. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses of affected vehicles which could leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body. consequence of defect: this lack of adhesive may cause the windshield to dismount in an accident, thus failing to comply with fmvss…
Owner complaints
60 complaints3 involved a crash37 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
The ozone produced by the fan brushes of the internal fan blower IS not vented to the outside of the car but to the internal passenger compartment. long exposure to ozone will show up in chest x-ray as clouding of the lungs. I do not have the equipment to measure the levels of ozone concentration and was hoping that nhtsa has that capability. mr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Suspect fuel injection caused fire. dealer worked on problem with gas fumes apx 6 weeks prior and did not check for recall on injection system. nisssan contacted and denies investigation.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The fuel injection system on my vehicle was recalled and replaced sometimes in 1997. now, I experience the same problem as before: smell of burning rubber, and smell of fuel. I contacted nissan. the company refused to replace the defective parts that the dealer put in my car. they told me that if the fuel injection system failed again, I would have to pay to have it replaced.
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Rear
Car garage kept from new/frame has rusted out only in the area where the rear anti sway bar attaches/right side has detached/left side about to let go/is car safe/ 85,86, and 87 same platform?*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual transmission throw out bearing failed. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Consumer was driving when vehicle caught on fire from the fuel injectors . consumer said that the smoke was coming from the back of the car. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle caught fire--cause unknown.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector leak caused vehicle fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
After vehicle was driven and parked for about 5-7 minutes, it bursted into flames. fire department said flames came from under the hood. Entire hood was damaged by fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving through a drive-throug the consumer's vehicle hood started smoking. The consumer as soon as she saw the smoke she pulled to the side of parking lot where she has seen the vehicle on fire; the fire department came and they said the fire had started on the engine. A mechanic said everything under the hood was burned, the vehicle had not been repaired. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Gas was leaking off the back of the fuel injector, causing the vehicle to catch fire. There IS a safety campaign out on these vehicles. Owner states that she has not received the notification. She has been in contact with the manufacturer. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving along smelled gas, and kind of ignored it because was told by a mechanic that nothing was wrong with automobile. kept going and was told that his automobile was on fire- he received help to put out the fire. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Received recall notice (95i006000) & made appt. Took vehicle in. Work was done. Vehilce failed to work properly. Took it back. Informed another part IS needed that's not on recall & owner would have to pay. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Turned on the ignition and flames shot out from under the hood. Vehicle was totally engulfed in flames. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Owner received a recall notice for his fuel injectors and was told that parts were not going to be availabe for 6 months. recall no.951006000. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Dealer says no parts available, it would be a few months before parts are available. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector leaked, causing fire. *Dh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector fire.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
After having the fuel injection service campaign repair work done, the vehicle IS smoking and sometimes IS hard to start. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Motor mounts broke.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector fire prior to recall.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Parked all day; drove less than two miles, while parking the vehicle started to smoke under the hood, resulting in a fire. *ak fire was caused due to a fuel leak, recall 95i006 describes problems consumer experienced. engine belts replaced. strut failure caused noise while driving over bumps. spark plugs replaced. front and rear brake pads replaced, rotors turned. power steering hose leak. *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Was driving and the car caught on fire from the engine due to fuel injection system failure received recall letter 95i006000. pease describe . *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving down road consumer began to smell smoke then saw black smoke coming up through the dash, after getting out and opening hood the flames took over. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicle was impacted at 9:00 position, vehicle was at a complete stop, driver's side lap/shoulder did not retract. Seat belt released and unlatched due to impact. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel injector assembly leakage
An engineering analysis closing report IS included in the public file.service campaign 95i-006.
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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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