1992 Nissan MAXIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
56 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
134,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 56 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2
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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 5
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 44 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 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 11; 2000: 10; 2001: 4; 2002: 4; 2003: 7; 2004: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2010: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 10025285 · 2003-07-02 (July 2, 2003)
WHEN GAS TANK IS A QUARTER OR LESS FULL, GAS FUMES ARE PUMPED INTO GARAGE UNTIL IT REEKS OF FUMES. IT SMELLS STRONG ENOUGH TO WARRENT CAUTION WITH IGNITION SOURCES AND IS SURELY AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045052 · 2003-10-30 (October 30, 2003)
WHEN IDLING/ DRIVING A STRONG GAS SMELL FILLS THE CAR. IT IS ALMOST UNBEARABLE. I HAVE A TODDLER AND THIS PROBLEM WORRIES ME GREATLY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168750 · 2006-09-20 (September 20, 2006)
I HAD BOUGHT A CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO AND IT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM DAY ONE. THE DEALERSHIP SELLS ALL CARS AS IS SO I TOOK IT BACK TO HIM THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE HIM REPAIR IT. WE WENT BACK AND FORTH FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR AND HE ALWAYS SAID HE NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM WITH IT BUT YET, HE SEEMED TO ALWAYS BE DOING SOME KIND OF REPAIR. FINALLY, THE ENGINE BLEW AND I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO HIM. HE HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH AND SAID HE CAN'T FIX IT. HE SAID HE WOULD SELL ME ANOTHER ONE AND TAKE $1000 OFF THE OTHER ONE IF I COME UP WITH $700 TO PUT DOW…
Owner-reported narrative. 154,182 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966828 · 1995-06-14 (June 14, 1995)
2ND GEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801433 · 1996-08-28 (August 28, 1996)
ON FIVE OCCASIONS THE POWER WINDOW REGULATER BROKE , THE BRAKES MAKE NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978898 · 1996-02-08 (February 8, 1996)
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030204 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON THE FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAKED. THE VEHICLE TOTALED. (THE FIRE MOBILE PROP OUTSIDE) THE PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE GEAR AND THE WHEEL AREA. (SHORT CIRCUIT) *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 46,115 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214126 · 2008-01-07 (January 7, 2008)
ENGINE SHUTS OF INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING FOR BRIEF MOMENTS (5-10 SEC.) SOMETIMES IN ISOLATED SINGLE EVENTS, SOMETIMES IN CLUSTERS. ENGINE COMPLETELY LOSES POWER THEN RETURNS. DASHBOARD AND RADIO CONTINUE TO WORK AS IF IT IS NOT ELECTRICAL. FEELS LIKE A FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM. IT'S VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY OR WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC! NO CODES SHOW ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND COMPUTER. WHILE SEARCHING THE NET I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. NO KNOWN FIXES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214126 at NHTSA ↗