1987 Nissan MAXIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
118 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
152,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 118 complaints (19.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 23 | 19.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 1.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 23; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 22; Fuel System, Gasoline: 13; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 12; Seat Belts: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 114 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 65; 1996: 36; 2000: 7; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10045344 · 2003-11-03 (November 3, 2003)
RE: 1987 NISSAN MAXIM I OWN 3 OF THESE VEHICLES. IN 2 OF THEM, THE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE COMING OUT OF THE GAS TANK HAS FAILED, ALLOWING STRONG FUEL VAPORS TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS LINE IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND RAW FUEL ALSO IS ABLE TO FLOW UNDER THE SEAT. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 155,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10079091 · 2004-06-30 (June 30, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 178,276 miles reported. Look up ODI 10079091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717258 · 2000-01-12 (January 12, 2000)
CONTINUALLY SQUEAKS AT ANY SPEED, EVEN WITH NEW BRAKES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975388 · 1995-11-24 (November 24, 1995)
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD TO JUMP OUT OF A MOVING VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975388 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502045 · 1996-03-05 (March 5, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING FUEL ODOR TO EMANATE FROM ENGINE. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969730 · 1995-08-02 (August 2, 1995)
EXPERINCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS;KEEPS BURNING OUT ALTERNATORS, HEAD LAMPS, BATTERIES; CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS COMES ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON;SMELL OF WIRE BURNING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962452 · 1995-03-23 (March 23, 1995)
THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CUP AND A GRINDING NOISE BECOMES PRESENT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962452 at NHTSA ↗