Model year record

1992 Nissan Maxima

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 140 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V244000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
747,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-15
Owners notified
1996-05-15

Defect description

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.

Safety 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. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V007000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
65,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-12
Owners notified
1994-03-15

Defect description

IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE.

Safety risk

AIRBAG INFLATION MAY OCCUR WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER AND MAY RESULT IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER FROM THE INFLATING AIRBAG.

Manufacturer remedy

A TUNNEL SENSOR OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls11130,000 mi
Air bags: frontal10
Engine and engine cooling: engine9800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system9
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap6174,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline492,480 mi
Seats4
Electrical system: ignition3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Suspension: front3
Unknown or other3
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Air bags2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, other: delivery2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts2139,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Structure: body: door2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt250,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood146,115 mi
Engine and engine cooling1154,182 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1150,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages1139,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Suspension1
Suspension: rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.