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1989 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 1989 Nissan Maxima, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year35% below the Maxima median · #31 of 35 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6216 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage122kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Nissan Maxima has problems

62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline201
Seat belts94
Power train91
Electrical system81
Visibility60
Seats43
Steering40
Structure30
Engine and engine cooling20
6 other systems71

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 95V-244 · Dec 15, 1995 · 747,000 vehicles

Risk. SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Maxima year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maxima median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Maxima owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CORROSION BETWEEN FUEL FILLER TUBE AND LEFT REAR FENDER AND WHEEL HOUSING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL 95V244000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK: FILLER PIPE AND CAP. THIS VEHICLE IN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL; HOWEVER THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE…
Complaint 10152332 · Mar 9, 2006 · 193,000 miles
RECALL CAMPAIGN #95V244000; CUSTOMER STATES R5002, CORROSION RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *BF *SC *JB
Complaint 10111595 · Feb 7, 2005
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION FROM THE FILLER PIPE AND GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A FILE NUMBER. TWO WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND THE OWNER IS UNABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO CAN ASSIST IN GETTING THIS DEFECT REPAIRED. PROVIDE FURTHER…
Complaint 10107474 · Jan 18, 2005 · 120,000 miles

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