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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

Engine & cooling

While driving at 40 mph timing belt blew out for the fourth time, and dealer can't determine the cause. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 842450
Engine & cooling

Vehicle experienced rough idle, due to engine failure. *Yc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 545605
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control1 death

I have replace numerous parts in shorts periods of time

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 702448
Engine & cooling

The defective head bolt in the engine compartment broke off and jammed the camshaft, which caused the engine to stall. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 818760
Engine & coolingFire

Vehicle fire in engine compartment, recall repairs refused due to lack of service records.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 520126
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE STALLED/CAUGHT FIRE.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 517716
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE FIRE.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 515503
Engine & coolingFire

While driving on the road at 45mph, vehicle burst into flames, locking driver inside vehicle, driver managed to get himself free. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 805212
Engine & coolingFuel systemFire

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 803649
Engine & cooling

Ms. Frey has been waiting for the manufacturer to send hempstead dealer the parts for repair since 4-30-96. (Recall 951006000). *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 987005
Engine & cooling

Dealership is trying to charge for the recall work and he received a letter from nissan 95i006000. Please describe. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 985511
Engine & cooling

TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 504739
Engine & cooling

NO PARTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 983524
Engine & cooling

Had fuel injection recall work done, vehicle still started to smoke. (95I-006). *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 980802
Engine & cooling

PURCHASE CAR NEW START THE CAR AND ENGINE BLEW . TT

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 976943
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 483818
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 489019
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 481549
Engine & coolingFire

Engine made loud popping noise then caught on fire. *Skd

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480298
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE FIRE. *SKD

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480862
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE FIRE. *AK

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 479066

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