1990 Nissan Maxima problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 28.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of visibility at 15.9%.
Complaints138
Crashes7
Fires3
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 28.3% · 39
Visibility 15.9% · 22
Power train 8.0% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 6.5% · 9
Exterior lighting 6.5% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.1% · 7
Electrical system 4.3% · 6
Seat belts 4.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Maxima in this data, 1990 sits 16th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 128,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Nhtsa campaign number: 95v244000.The car was recalled 1999, but has been since leaking gas sporadically after top-off or fill ups, now getting worse. Ironically, it was not leaking gas prior to the recall.*Ak I contacted Nissan usa; but they refused to grant a second recall due to the mileage and age of the vehicle. To me, the car is hazardous to drive. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 190,000 miles
I have a gas leak as described in nhtsa campaign # 95v244000. Recall date was 12/15/95. I took my 1990 Nissan Maxima to the dealer repair and was told that there was no open recall on my vin even though I had a print out of the recall from your web site. This could present a fire hazard. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 54,000 miles
Driving vehicle started shaking; had replaced motor oil; vehicle still shakes; driving & noticed smoke from a/c & underhood; vehicle lost brakes; pulled over & called fire department. Underhood noticed engine had melted (aluminum block). Fire dept. Said fuel related. Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…