Consumer was driving the vehicle when suddenly it started shaking. After pulling over consumer saw smoke, he lifted the hood, and found vehicle on fire. A passerby tried to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. Fire department was called to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed, and vehicle has not yet been deemed as totaled.*Ak
1982-1987 · 4 model years
Datsun Maxima Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Datsun Maxima across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1987 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1982 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Maxima complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Maxima problems
Latest Maxima complaints
Prior to recall repair work completion of the fuel injector campaign p5137 u11/z31, fuel injector failed resulting in vehicle fire.
ENGINE FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
A fire occurred in the engine compartment of vehicle. Owner made claim to nissan under campaign #95l00600.
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.
Fuel injections: received recall notice in april and called to make an appointment to have vehicle repaired. Was told at the time they don't have the part, and she would be put on a waiting list. She has called every two weeks since and still is being told she is on a waiting list. When they get to her number they will call her. *Ak
Questions about the Datsun Maxima
Which Datsun Maxima years have the most problems?
Which Datsun Maxima years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Datsun Maxima problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (5), seats & seat belts (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Datsun Maxima have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Datsun Maxima model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data