1986 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
74
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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.
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
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
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors complaints →
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.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MAXIMA
- 1982 NISSAN MAXIMA — 4 complaints
- 1983 NISSAN MAXIMA — 8 complaints
- 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA — 40 complaints
- 1985 NISSAN MAXIMA — 64 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN MAXIMA (current)
- 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA — 194 complaints
- 1988 NISSAN MAXIMA — 73 complaints
- 1989 NISSAN MAXIMA — 78 complaints
- 1990 NISSAN MAXIMA — 138 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA — 99 complaints
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- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints