1992 Nissan Maxima
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1992 Nissan Maxima. Newest first.
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, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Airbag inflation may occur when it IS not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.
Remedy
A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.
Owner complaints
110 complaints15 involved a crash3 involved a fire18 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1992 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed from the filler neck. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while adding gasoline to the fuel tank he smelled fuel and noticed it leaking from underneath the fuel tank. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that the vent holes in the fuel tank were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 188419. The current mileage was 188700.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 nissan maxima. the contact stated that there IS a fuel leak on the pipe that connects to the gas tank due to corrosion. the manufacturer stated that there was a recall regarding this failure. the contact went to the dealer; however, there was only one person there who…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 nissan maxima. the contact stated that there IS a fuel leak on the pipe that connects to the gas tank due to corrosion. the manufacturer stated that there was a recall regarding this failure. the contact went to the dealer; however, there was only one person there who could perform the repair. nissan has the necessary part and the contact can repair it himself, but they refuse to sell him the part. the failure has been ongoing for two months. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 92,480.
- Latches/locks/linkages · Seat belts
My daughter over-corrected and rolled the car 4 times, which she was ejected on the first roll, because the driver side seatbelt failed to hold her in. she has marks on her neck showing where the seatbelt burned her before failing to hold her inside the car. She has over 200 stitches in her body…
My daughter over-corrected and rolled the car 4 times, which she was ejected on the first roll, because the driver side seatbelt failed to hold her in. she has marks on her neck showing where the seatbelt burned her before failing to hold her inside the car. She has over 200 stitches in her body, luckily no broken bones or internal injuries. It appears the driver side door came open also, possibly the exit point, she doesn't know where she was ejected from. *tr
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
1992 nissan maxima with corrosion on rear wheel housing area. Consumer states that this corrosion caused the failure the left rear seatbelt retractor. *kb the consumer stated the problem may have resulted of a recall that was performed. Recall 95v244000. According to the recall, there had been…
1992 nissan maxima with corrosion on rear wheel housing area. Consumer states that this corrosion caused the failure the left rear seatbelt retractor. *kb the consumer stated the problem may have resulted of a recall that was performed. Recall 95v244000. According to the recall, there had been some instances when it appeared that the repaired areas had not been properly sealed permitting mud and salt to be retained and thus producing corrosion. the consumer stated he had the recall repair completed in dec 2002. the consumer stated over four years following the repair, he found significant corrosion damaged. the ignition coils were replaced. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine shuts of intermittently and without warning for brief moments (5-10 sec.) sometimes in isolated single events, sometimes in clusters. Engine completely loses power then returns. Dashboard and radio continue to work as if it IS not electrical. Feels like a fuel delivery problem. It's very…
Engine shuts of intermittently and without warning for brief moments (5-10 sec.) sometimes in isolated single events, sometimes in clusters. Engine completely loses power then returns. Dashboard and radio continue to work as if it IS not electrical. Feels like a fuel delivery problem. It's very scary when it happens on the freeway or when pulling into traffic! No codes show on computer diagnostics. Replaced fuel filter and computer. While searching the net I have found this to be a recurrent problem with this model. No known fixes. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL* - the contact spent over $3000.00 on the 1992 nissan maxima. The vehicle had a variety of failures for the past year. The contact took the car to be repaired ,but it has not been repaired properly. On 1/2/07 the repair shop said that the vehicle could not be repaired, and that he needed…
TL* - the contact spent over $3000.00 on the 1992 nissan maxima. The vehicle had a variety of failures for the past year. The contact took the car to be repaired ,but it has not been repaired properly. On 1/2/07 the repair shop said that the vehicle could not be repaired, and that he needed to get a tow truck and come back to the repair shop to pick up the vehicle. the repair shop put a new engine in the vehicle, and it felt as if the engine has been in the car over 10 years now. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
I have read where many nissan maxima owners have had problems with leaks in the fuel filler tube due to rust and corrosion (between '88 and'94). I have also seen that nissan IS very selective in deciding which cars are covered based on the vin. I also see that many have asked for help from a mr.…
I have read where many nissan maxima owners have had problems with leaks in the fuel filler tube due to rust and corrosion (between '88 and'94). I have also seen that nissan IS very selective in deciding which cars are covered based on the vin. I also see that many have asked for help from a mr. Larry long at the nhtsa and that's he's been very helpful. I am facing a similar situation now. I know there IS a leak in my filler tube, and nissan says my 1992 nissan maxima gxe does not have any outstanding recalls. I bought the car used, and they did not tell me if it had been fixed or not. IS it possible to get this message to mr. Larry long or whomever IS working on situations like this? A leak in the fuel filler tube IS potentially very serious -- and expensive to fix. Thanks in advance for your help and consideration. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
I had bought a car from a dealership in san diego and it was defective from day one. the dealership sells all cars as IS so I took it back to him the next day to have him repair it. we went back and forth for about one year and he always said he never found a problem with it but yet, he seemed to…
I had bought a car from a dealership in san diego and it was defective from day one. the dealership sells all cars as IS so I took it back to him the next day to have him repair it. we went back and forth for about one year and he always said he never found a problem with it but yet, he seemed to always be doing some kind of repair. finally, the engine blew and I had it towed back to him. he had it for one month and said he can't fix it. he said he would sell me another one and take $1000 off the other one if I come up with $700 to put down on another. I did, he said this car had a rebuilt transmission. this car's rpm's keep on going up to about 5000-6000 until it finally kicks into gear. now he says there IS nothing wrong with this one too. what can I do? *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
About 5 months ago, I had to fix a problem with a leak in my "filler pipe" (gas). I had discovered the problem while filling my gas tank at a local station. I had previously read nhtsa campaign ID number : 95v244000 and therefore brought my car in to nissan dealer with the print out of the recall…
About 5 months ago, I had to fix a problem with a leak in my "filler pipe" (gas). I had discovered the problem while filling my gas tank at a local station. I had previously read nhtsa campaign ID number : 95v244000 and therefore brought my car in to nissan dealer with the print out of the recall to get the situation fixed. the dealership had my car 2 days and still had not started any work on it... Apparently they contacted nissan who claimed their was no recall on my car. I contacted nissan myself both via email and phone and got the same answer from them... That no recall existed. so I brought my car to my regular repair shop and had the issue fixed. I see the recall IS still posted on this website. do you think I should try and contest this repair with nissan... Or could I even continue to insist there IS a recall in existence on my 1992 nissan maxima? I also wanted to point out another problem the dealership & nissan had with my car... They tell me that my vin IS invalid which your site did to, when I tried to submit it. you site claims that "digit" #9 was invalid. even the dealership read my vin the same way I do : [xxx], although, I had to submit a zero for an "o" to get the vin to go through on this website. digit #9 definitely looks like an "o" on my vin. thank you, -[xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Seat belts › Front
I was the front seat passenger in a 1992 nissan maxima when the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a tree. I was wearing my lap and passive shoulder restraint. the passive shoulder restraint crushed my larynx. *nm
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When idling/ driving a strong gas smell fills the car. it IS almost unbearable. I have a toddler and this problem worries me greatly.*ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Both back windows fell / stuck down. I took it to the dealer to get it fixed, and they told me I had to find the part. I went to/ called all junk yards/ auto shops in town, no one had the part. It IS an all too common problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Fuel filler & corrosion repair recall.*mr. Prior to recall notification (95v244000) the vehicle was diagnosed with corrosion as stated in the recall and the manufacturer denied any responsibility . the consumer IS now seeking reimbursement &696.87. also the seat belt retractors contained rust. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
My 1992 maxima IS leaking fuel near the filler tube. the dealer says the fuel filler tube IS corroded and the entire assembly needs replacement. research shows that the maxima years 89-94 have a recall for the corrosion of the fuel filler tube, but only for certain states (nc IS not included).…
My 1992 maxima IS leaking fuel near the filler tube. the dealer says the fuel filler tube IS corroded and the entire assembly needs replacement. research shows that the maxima years 89-94 have a recall for the corrosion of the fuel filler tube, but only for certain states (nc IS not included). nissan refuses to pay because they say my vin IS not in their database for the recall, but this IS a serious safety issue and I do not see how the registered state of the car affects the recall status. the car has been driven with weather similar to the states listed on the recall.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While traveling on a side street and without prior warning, the vehicle caught on the fire underneath the hood. *ak the fuel system leaked. the vehicle totaled. (the fire mobile prop outside) the problem occurred in the engine gear and the wheel area. (short circuit) *scc *jb
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
When gas tank IS a quarter or less full, gas fumes are pumped into garage until it reeks of fumes. it smells strong enough to warrent caution with ignition sources and IS surely an environmental hazard. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
It was 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. The vehicle experienced the same defect, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. recall # 95 v 244 000
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer states has had to replace fuel injector 2X. consumer states fuel injection system IS faulty. nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Lh touring, p205/65r15, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 50000 miles on a 1992 nissan maxima. Tread separation on passenger rear tire at 70 mph, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*jb
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 45 mph and driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I have talked to 100S of maxima owners on maxima.org and most of the with a 92-92 maxima SE with the ve30de engine have had or are haveing a vtc failure which nissan knows about. This fix for most of us IS over $1000 and it eventual will fail again like mine are again!
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Speaker fire. Factory speakers. I have seen this reported on your site before but was unable to locate the previous posting. This IS a very serious hazard and could cause the vehicle to catch fire.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
It causes a loud rattling noise in the engine, and a mechanic refused to service the car because he said the engine was going to "blow up!" there IS a tsb on this problem, and it seems to happen to all 1992 maximas.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was driving at approximately 55 mph when he ran off shoulder and struck a utility pole. driver's air bag failed to deploy, there was no passenger airbag. consumer suffered broken/bruised ribs, and his daughter suffered whiplash. *ak consumer states 20 month old son was in the rear seat secured in a child restarint seat, he suffered bruises and a rope burn from his child restraint seat belt. *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadver.air bag deployment
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- Inadver.air bag deployment
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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.
- 10243708DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
- 1023906012 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
- 10235710INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10235707VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232652DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192233Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.
- 10192217If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192216SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
- 10192145SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10185459AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB92-096.
- 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 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.
- 606182Key value brake pad service information.
- 604301Service information on key value brake pads.
- 45008New non-asbestos replacement pads and shoes.
- 39655Maxima gxe rear drum squeal.
- 39652New non-asbestos brake pad.
- 39639Little or no heat from the automatic heat control.
- 39330Vehicles may exhibit noise from the vtc (variable timing control) intake camshaft sprockets under certain operating conditions.
- 37997Automatic transmission slipping.
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