1987 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

194

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 101 Fires 5 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

The 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA has received a total of 194 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (41 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (36 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (14 complaints).

Recalls for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA, potentially affecting up to 686,649 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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Owner Complaints for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

194 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 41 1 Crash 26 Fires 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 36 27 Fires 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 14 13 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 13 12 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 12 10 Fires
Seat Belts
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4 4 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3 1 Death
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1 1 Death
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1 1 Death
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1 1 Death
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10486801 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
1987 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, ONE OF THE PASSENGERS STARTED TO SMELL BURNING WIRE. SOON AFTER HIS WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET TO A SAFE SPOT AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HE WAS INFORMED THE INJECTORS DID NOT WANT TO SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR AN INJECTOR PROBLEM AND THE RECALL HAD NEVER BEEN PERFORMED.
#10486801 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
1987 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, ONE OF THE PASSENGERS STARTED TO SMELL BURNING WIRE. SOON AFTER HIS WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET TO A SAFE SPOT AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HE WAS INFORMED THE INJECTORS DID NOT WANT TO SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR AN INJECTOR PROBLEM AND THE RECALL HAD NEVER BEEN PERFORMED.
#10208189 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | 13,000 miles
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. *TR
#10079091 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | 178,276 miles Fire
VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AND THEN WAS PARKED DUE TO FUEL LEAKING. ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED FUEL LEAK DUE TO FAULTY FUEL LINE AND FUEL INJECTION.*AK
#10049229 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | 150,000 miles
DRIVER;S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION; STOPPED HALF WAY. NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. *NLM

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Safety Rating for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA.

Investigation DP92009 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

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