- The problem
- This is not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. The campaign will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses of affected vehicles which could leak.
- The risk
- FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Nissan Maxima Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (33) and the engine & cooling (13). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 38 fires and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 1995 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 1984 has 30 and the 1986 has 63.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Maxima year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 38
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Nissan Maxima problems
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1985 Nissan Maxima recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body. Consequence of defect: this lack of adhesive may cause the windshield to dismount in an accident, thus failing to comply with fmvss 212, windshield mounting and which may allow the occupants to be ejected out of the car, causing more serious injuries or death.
- The fix
- Add more adhesive to bottom of front windshield glass.
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54 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Maxima
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
Fontana dealer which is now purchased by san bernardino nissan advised me sometime in 1993 that fuel injectors are to be changed under recall. I gave my car with trust to perform necessary replacements of injectors and related hoses.The job was not done. When other dealer as well as professional technicians detected that the job was not done and the original parts are there. I took it to the service manager, planet nissan [now san bernardino nissan] to check and confirm. He did not check my car instead verified his...
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records only and denied.The car has still unchanged parts and recently it was again detected by professional mechanic that the job under recall is not done. I trusted the dealer and I am not a mechanic to verify. You can see or advise dealer to verify. My car is in sacramento and is used by my son [tel # 1-916-296-2163] and you can reach him to take the car to a dealer for your confirmation/verification.*Ak
Engine caught fire as a result of admitted defective fuel injectors(on recall). Nissan replaced fuel injectors at no charge, but would not replace other damaged items such as, power steering, "severe" seal damage causing large oil leak, and other damages. I have called and written nissan. Also, no apologies for my inconveniences.
Fire in engine compartment caused by defective fuel injectors. Royed injectors and ower steering pump, numerous oil seals, electrical components, etc. In addition there was general soot all over the engine, which wiil not come off.*Ak furthermore, it was a dangeous situation, and had to call the fire dept.. Nissan agreed to fix/replace fuel injectors "only".
Nissan maxima fuel injectors leaked causing large fire in engine area. Injectors are on recall because of defect but I was not informed. Nissan refuses to pay for all damages caused by the fire. Nissan admits injectors are defective. *Nlm
Had fuel injectors service 10/2001, now vehicle does not pass emission test and dealer denies any connection. Says needs $2100.00 Plus repair work. *Ak
Was notified of a recall due to engine fires by a friend who worked at nissan. I took my car in for the repair to be done and was put on a waiting list. Was never contacted back. When I try to start my car one day, the engine blew up lifting the front end of my car off the ground and my cars front end (engine) was on fire. I sent all the information to nissan and they gave me the run around for about a year. They wanted receipts for oil changes and tune ups, which I did not have. It was becoming to much of a...
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hassle and I stopped pursuing it. Previously I sent them all the information regarding my car and all reports regarding the incident. I even had my car towed to a nissan dealer to examine the car as they had instructed. I still was never reimbursed for my car. *Ak
I have since had my leak repaired after learning of the recall on the internet (car point). I was never notified by nissan of the recall in 1995. I paid to fix the problem of the smell of gasoline in april of 1995 but car still smelled like gas intermittently and I was never told by anyone that my car could catch on fire! Thankfully, the problem is fixed with a new injector and hose harness system, and my family and my home are no longer in danger of fire but but I feel that nissan should pay for previous repairs that did not fix the problem.
Fuel injection system failed, the consumer is being denied recall 95i-006, due to time period. *Mjs
Vehicle fire due to recall component failure of the fuel injectors, prior to completion of recall repair, which caused wiring harness to burn.
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.*AK
Started vehicle at noon. After vehicle had been sitting for 2 hours, saw smoke then flames under the hood area of vehicle. The fire department put fire out. *Ak
Had received notice (395i006000) & called dealer. Took vehicle to dealer & they refused to repair the vehicle. Took notification & tore it up. Drove to a store & vehicle caught on fire. *Ak
Mr. Swinson has looked at (15) nissan maxima's between the years of 1985 through 1988 and found that they all had broken exhaust manifolds on either the left side or front side . *Ak
Vehicle caught on fire due to fuel injector failure. *Ak
Engine fire cause by possible faulty fuel injector.
Received recall letter #95i00600, has been waiting for parts, car is starting to smell gas . *Ak
Recall notice not received on the fuel injectors.
Recall notice was received on fuel injectors, one year prior to recall car caught on fire. *Ak
Recall repair (p5137) completed on the fuel injection system, however after repair damages to engine resulting from defective system. Mjs
While driving vehicle owner smelled gas, when owner pulled over the vehicle caught on fire, the entire engine area was burned. *Ak
FUEL INJECTOR FIRE.
Took the vehicle in for a smog check, started the vehicle and the vehicle burst into flames because of the fuel injection system, recall 951006000.*Ak *jb
Fuel injection system emits gas smell inside vehicle.
FUEL INJECTOR FIRE.
VEHICLE LEAKS GAS.
Nissan Maxima: every year compared
All Maxima years1985 Nissan Maxima vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Nissan Maxima | 54 | 2 | C | |
| 1985 Nissan 300ZX | 76 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan 200SX | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Stanza | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Pickup | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan 720 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Pulsar | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Nissan Truck | 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 1985 Nissan Maxima
Does the 1985 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Nissan Maxima: fuel injection system (November 1995); windshield (July 1986). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Nissan Maxima?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (33), engine & cooling (13), electrical system (7).
How many complaints has the 1985 Nissan Maxima had?
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 25, 1995 and the latest on March 23, 2004. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 38 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Nissan Maxima a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1985 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