36 of the
64 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Maxima are about the
fuel system — 56% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
90,000 miles.
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT OF ADMITTED DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS(ON RECALL). NISSAN REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS AT NO CHARGE, BUT WOULD NOT REPLACE OTHER DAMAGED ITEMS SUCH AS, POWER STEERING, "SEVERE" SEAL DAMAGE CAUSING LARGE OIL LEAK, AND OTHER DAMAGES. I HAVE CALLED AND WRITTEN NISSAN. ALSO, NO APOLOGIES FOR MY INCONVENIENCES.
NHTSA complaint #10069981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Bernardino,, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FONTANA DEALER WHICH IS NOW PURCHASED BY SAN BERNARDINO NISSAN ADVISED ME SOMETIME IN 1993 THAT FUEL INJECTORS ARE TO BE CHANGED UNDER RECALL. I GAVE MY CAR WITH TRUST TO PERFORM NECESSARY REPLACEMENTS OF INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES.THE JOB WAS NOT DONE. WHEN OTHER DEALER AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS DETECTED THAT THE JOB WAS NOT DONE AND THE ORIGINAL PARTS ARE THERE. I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, PLANET NISSAN [NOW SAN BERNARDINO NISSAN] TO CHECK AND CONFIRM. HE DID NOT CHECK MY CAR INSTEAD VERIFIED HIS RECORDS ONLY AND DENIED.THE CAR HAS STILL UNCHANGED PARTS AND RECENTLY IT WAS AGAIN DETECTED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC THAT THE JOB UNDER RECALL IS NOT DONE. I TRUSTED THE DEALER AND I AM NOT A MECHANIC TO VERIFY. YOU CAN SEE OR ADVISE DEALER TO VERIFY. MY CAR IS IN SACRAMENTO AND IS USED BY MY SON [TEL # 1-916-296-2163] AND YOU CAN REACH HIM TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR YOUR CONFIRMATION/VERIFICATION.
NHTSA complaint #10063720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSaint Louis, MOFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS. ROYED INJECTORS AND OWER STEERING PUMP, NUMEROUS OIL SEALS, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, ETC. IN ADDITION THERE WAS GENERAL SOOT ALL OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH WIIL NOT COME OFF.*AK FURTHERMORE, IT WAS A DANGEOUS SITUATION, AND HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPT.. NISSAN AGREED TO FIX/REPLACE FUEL INJECTORS "ONLY".
NHTSA complaint #10033449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NISSAN MAXIMA FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED CAUSING LARGE FIRE IN ENGINE AREA. INJECTORS ARE ON RECALL BECAUSE OF DEFECT BUT I WAS NOT INFORMED. NISSAN REFUSES TO PAY FOR ALL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE FIRE. NISSAN ADMITS INJECTORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10023942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HAD FUEL INJECTORS SERVICE 10/2001, NOW VEHICLE DOES NOT PASS EMISSION TEST AND DEALER DENIES ANY CONNECTION. SAYS NEEDS $2100.00 PLUS REPAIR WORK.
NHTSA complaint #741525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raleigh, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED, THE CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED RECALL 95I-006, DUE TO TIME PERIOD. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #783590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, CO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
I HAVE SINCE HAD MY LEAK REPAIRED AFTER LEARNING OF THE RECALL ON THE INTERNET (CAR POINT). I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY NISSAN OF THE RECALL IN 1995. I PAID TO FIX THE PROBLEM OF THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN APRIL OF 1995 BUT CAR STILL SMELLED LIKE GAS INTERMITTENTLY AND I WAS NEVER TOLD BY ANYONE THAT MY CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE! THANKFULLY, THE PROBLEM IS FIXED WITH A NEW INJECTOR AND HOSE HARNESS SYSTEM, AND MY FAMILY AND MY HOME ARE NO LONGER IN DANGER OF FIRE BUT BUT I FEEL THAT NISSAN SHOULD PAY FOR PREVIOUS REPAIRS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #729614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lady Lake, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #534433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seaford, DE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
RECALL REPAIR (P5137) COMPLETED ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR DAMAGES TO ENGINE RESULTING FROM DEFECTIVE SYSTEM. MJS
NHTSA complaint #527935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NHTSA complaint #514072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION WIRING SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #821045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
HAD RECEIVED NOTICE (395I006000) & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. TOOK NOTIFICATION & TORE IT UP. DROVE TO A STORE & VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #821045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR LEAK, HAD PRIOR NOTICE OF GAS FUMES.
NHTSA complaint #979675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR LEAK, HAD PRIOR NOTICE OF GAS FUMES.
NHTSA complaint #979675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL HOSES LEAKED, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #484681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.