1984 Nissan Maxima recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1984 Nissan Maxima owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (29), Gasoline (29), Engine (3), Electrical system (2), Latches / locks (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/16/2009 · Latches / locks
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 AN…
02/06/2002 · Fuel system
ODOR OF GASOLINE DEVELOPED, LEAKY FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSED BY FAULTY O-RING SEALS. 84 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
07/25/2001 · Fuel system
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 M…
12/29/1999 · Fuel system
THREE OR FOUR INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS ON THE ENGINE. HEAVY FUMES ARE NOTICED AROUND CAR . FUMES ARE ALSO ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK
08/30/1999 · Fuel system
THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTORS WHICH IS LEAKING DOWN ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK
02/26/1999 · Fuel system
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
08/20/1998 · Fuel 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
05/20/1997 · Fuel system
WHILE DRIVING FUEL INJECTION LEAKED FUEL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. *AK