1986 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

74

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 47 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

The 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA has received a total of 74 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (12 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (11 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA, potentially affecting up to 719,649 vehicles.

Recall 95I006000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 686,649 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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Recall 86V096000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

| 33,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Remedy: ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

74 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 12 10 Fires 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 11 6 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 6 6 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 6 5 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 5 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#767760 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | | N/A miles
THE OZONE PRODUCED BY THE FAN BRUSHES OF THE INTERNAL FAN BLOWER IS NOT VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BUT TO THE INTERNAL PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. LONG EXPOSURE TO OZONE WILL SHOW UP IN CHEST X-RAY AS CLOUDING OF THE LUNGS. I DO NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO MEASURE THE LEVELS OF OZONE CONCENTRATION AND WAS HOPING THAT NHTSA HAS THAT CAPABILITY. MR
#765992 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
SUSPECT FUEL INJECTION CAUSED FIRE. DEALER WORKED ON PROBLEM WITH GAS FUMES APX 6 WEEKS PRIOR AND DID NOT CHECK FOR RECALL ON INJECTION SYSTEM. NISSSAN CONTACTED AND DENIES INVESTIGATION.*AK
#756572 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED SOMETIMES IN 1997. NOW, I EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE: SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER, AND SMELL OF FUEL. I CONTACTED NISSAN. THE COMPANY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT THE DEALER PUT IN MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THAT IF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED AGAIN, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED.
#744119 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
CAR GARAGE KEPT FROM NEW/FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT ONLY IN THE AREA WHERE THE REAR ANTI SWAY BAR ATTACHES/RIGHT SIDE HAS DETACHED/LEFT SIDE ABOUT TO LET GO/IS CAR SAFE/ 85,86, AND 87 SAME PLATFORM?*AK
#744119 | SUSPENSION:REAR | | N/A miles
CAR GARAGE KEPT FROM NEW/FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT ONLY IN THE AREA WHERE THE REAR ANTI SWAY BAR ATTACHES/RIGHT SIDE HAS DETACHED/LEFT SIDE ABOUT TO LET GO/IS CAR SAFE/ 85,86, AND 87 SAME PLATFORM?*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA.

Investigation PE94018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Closed

Opened:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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