While driving at 40 mph timing belt blew out for the fourth time, and dealer can't determine the cause. *Ak
Engine & cooling
1987 Nissan Maxima Engine problems
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1987 Nissan Maxima's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on July 15, 1999. They describe 0 crashes, 11 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 1
Engine complaints
Vehicle experienced rough idle, due to engine failure. *Yc
I have replace numerous parts in shorts periods of time
The defective head bolt in the engine compartment broke off and jammed the camshaft, which caused the engine to stall. *Ak
Vehicle fire in engine compartment, recall repairs refused due to lack of service records.
ENGINE STALLED/CAUGHT FIRE.
ENGINE FIRE.
While driving on the road at 45mph, vehicle burst into flames, locking driver inside vehicle, driver managed to get himself free. *Ak
Vehicle caught on fire after moving and restarting the car 2 times. The fire/explosion began in the engine area mostly on the left side. *Ak consumer was advised by nissan customer service that some vehicle's has fuel leaks consumer states she was never notified.*Jb
Ms. Frey has been waiting for the manufacturer to send hempstead dealer the parts for repair since 4-30-96. (Recall 951006000). *Ak
Dealership is trying to charge for the recall work and he received a letter from nissan 95i006000. Please describe. *Ak
TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.
NO PARTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Had fuel injection recall work done, vehicle still started to smoke. (95I-006). *Ak
PURCHASE CAR NEW START THE CAR AND ENGINE BLEW . TT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW
Engine made loud popping noise then caught on fire. *Skd
ENGINE FIRE. *SKD
ENGINE FIRE. *AK
Nissan Maxima engine complaints by year
Maxima engine problems, every yearSource: 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