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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.

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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

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No recalls for the 1982 Datsun Maxima

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Datsun Maxima. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 1982 Datsun Maxima

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Fuel system

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 521075

Datsun Maxima: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19851001Fuel systemB
19832011Body, doors & structureD
19821000Fuel systemA
All Maxima years

1982 Datsun Maxima vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1982 Datsun Maxima100A
1982 Datsun 280Z100BCompare

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.

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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?
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

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