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1983 Datsun Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1983 Datsun Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Maxima year, for its age
#31 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Datsun Maxima problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1983 Datsun Maxima
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Datsun Maxima. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1983 Datsun Maxima
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seat adjustment controls too close together, causing accident when drivers seat back fell when driver was trying to move seat forward.
Datsun Maxima: every year compared
All Maxima years1983 Datsun Maxima vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Datsun Maxima | 2 | 0 | D | |
| 1983 Datsun Datsun | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1983 Datsun 280Z | 1 | 0 | F | 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 1983 Datsun Maxima
Does the 1983 Datsun Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 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 1983 Datsun Maxima?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Datsun Maxima had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 14, 1996 and the latest on September 16, 1998. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Datsun Maxima a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1983 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