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Vehicle safety record
1982 Datsun Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1982 Datsun Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1983 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Maxima year, for its age
#40 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Datsun Maxima problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1982 Datsun Maxima
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1982 Datsun Maxima
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Datsun Maxima: every year compared
All Maxima years1982 Datsun Maxima vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Datsun Maxima | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1982 Datsun 280Z | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Datsun Maxima
Does the 1982 Datsun Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Datsun Maxima right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Datsun Maxima?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Datsun Maxima had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 15, 1997 and the latest on August 15, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Datsun Maxima a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Datsun Maxima year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Datsun Maxima years have the most complaints?
1987 (3), 1983 (2), 1982 (1). See every Datsun Maxima year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Datsun Maxima has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data