After checking the recall section on the nhtsa web page and finding no recalls for this particular model, I decided to look at the consumer complaints and found a similar problem and noted in the text of office of defects investigations id # 808550 a recall #95i000600, at which time I called the hotline and was told that in spite of having a recall # , that there were no recalls for this particular model. My question is, how can there be a recall # if there is no recall? *Mjs
Vehicle safety record
1983 Nissan Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1983 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (4) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 4 and the 1984 has 30.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Maxima year, for its age
#10 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Nissan Maxima problems
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No recalls for the 1983 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Nissan Maxima. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1983 Nissan Maxima
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rack and pinion steering failed twice. In addition, fuel injectors leaked, causing heavy fumes and loss of power/ front right ball joint failed, causing vehicle to shimmy, and engine cooling system fan malfunctioned. *Ak
The fuel injection is leaking fuel onto the engine comparment, causing a fire hazard recall #95i000600. *Ak
FUEL INJECTORS LEAK. *DSH
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
Nissan Maxima: every year compared
All Maxima years1983 Nissan Maxima vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Nissan Maxima | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 1983 Nissan Pickup | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan 200SX | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan 280Z | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan Stanza | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan 300ZX | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan Pulsar | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Nissan Nissan | 1 | 0 | C | 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 Nissan Maxima
Does the 1983 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Nissan 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 Nissan Maxima?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (4), engine & cooling (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Nissan Maxima had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 5, 1996 and the latest on April 14, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Nissan Maxima a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan 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 Nissan Maxima years have the most complaints?
2004 (1,426), 2005 (948), 2006 (576). See every Nissan Maxima year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Nissan 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