1986 Nissan MAXIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 42 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.4% |
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 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 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: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 42 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 | 24 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
1995: 24; 1996: 12; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 3
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 484625 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485441 · 1995-06-28 (June 28, 1995)
FUEL RAIL CONNECTOR HOSE LEAKED GASOLINE, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485620 · 1995-06-28 (June 28, 1995)
FUEL HOSE LEAK, RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501322 · 1996-02-13 (February 13, 1996)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501985 · 1995-06-26 (June 26, 1995)
FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502023 · 1996-03-02 (March 2, 1996)
FUEL LINE LEAK. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503383 · 1996-04-09 (April 9, 1996)
FUEL INJECTOR RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503383 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506280 · 1996-05-25 (May 25, 1996)
FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM DEFECTIVE, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506280 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
86V096000 · Visibility:Windshield
Reported: 1986-07-16 (July 16, 1986)
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, CAUSING MORE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy: ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗