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
Electrical system
Datsun Maxima Electrical problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Datsun Maxima's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Electrical complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Maxima electrical complaints
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