We found the following complaints for NISSAN MAXIMA (1989)
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Was driving down the road.smoke come from hood.coasted til got off main road.car started flaming under hood.wrote up as total loss.
Accessory fuse blows when driver's seat belt retracts when vehicle is still running.*skd
The power display unit don't light up.tt
I purchased this car new from jack bigger nissan. Approximately 5 years after the purchase, in our hot summers, i noticed the digital dashboard (one of the features that attracted my husband and myself to this particular car) started showing horizontal "streaks" across the light panel & the readings would flicker in and out. As the years passed, the problem grew worse, to the point where the lights would actually go out completely! when the problem first started, approximately 1994, i took the car to the dealership it was purchased from and was informed that, yes, they had discontinued using these digital lights just for that reason! upon inquiry to repair, i was told the car was out of warranty and it would cost roughly (at that time) $1200 - $1400 to install the electrical components required to remedy the problem!!! i had them sometimes. I am still driving the car after 15 yrs., i never have any of my dash lights - not speed, oil, gas, mileage, check engine, cruise control or temperature; or any other readings i've long forgotten had been there. Obviously, speed and my gas gauge are the two things i consider missing the most. I can keep up with the gas, i've only run out once, to my credit. The speed, however, i feel is dangerous. Perhaps nissan does not care if i get a ticket or two for being over the speed limit, so perhaps that danger is perceived as "only to me", afterall, it's not like the brakes or transmission. I do not agree. I have felt, from the beginning, that to fix this problem is nissan's responsibility.i know there are other 1989 maximas on the road with no dash lights. I have been "in the dark" for about 8 yrs. Now and i do feel this is a safety issue. Thank you for providing this forum to explain this car's problem, i did write to nissan corp. And the dealership several times, just to be ignored.sincerely,joan l. Pelzer.
Cluster module failed. *dsh
The gas gauge went out and the driver doesn't know how much gas she has or how fast she is going.
When it's cold the digital dash does not come on.the dash stays black until the car has heated up.
A/c failed; santa monica nissan claimed the whole dashboard computer needs to be replaced at $1000. Later found your bulletin fc0006029.
Motor mounts failed caused the vehcle to jerk and stall on the road.yh
In addition to the recall 95v244 for 89-93 nissan maximas for a fuel filler replacement, another problem i have is the rear wheel housings which rot through (noted somewhat in 95v244 as "rear seat belt attachment to wheel housing"). When there is rear wheel housing damage due to corrosion (salt), since there is no plastic "liner" for the housing, water (when raining) is allowed to enter the rear passenger compartment flooding it - but only when the driver rides in the rain. (the rear wheel throws the water high and a water trail finds its way down the rear seat edge that contacts the wheel housing. This open, corroded area could also let exhaust fumes in.nissan should have put a plastic wheel housing liner in the rear as they did in the front to avoid this possibility. (is there one available)?this is a popular car and but it might 6-9 years for this corrosion to come through.
A/c failed; santa monica nissan claimed the whole dashboard computer needs to be replaced at $1000. Later found your bulletin fc0006029.
While driving at 45 mph there was smoke coming fromvehicle, and without any prior warning, consumer had to hold foot down on the brakes.also brake light stayed on, and the socket was burned out. Brakes started to smoke.
5min after parking vehicle, notice black smoke coming from engine compartment, due to fire, resulting in totalled, possible gas line and electrical system.tt
There is some fuel odor comes from the engine compartment .tt
Since purchasing car. There has been a strong smell of gas both outside and inside the car.we took the car to the nissan dealer after finding out about the fuel filler recall.they fixed the problem free of charge.after picking up the car, we could still smell the gas, but only in the front and sometimes inside the cabin.we called nissan and they told us they fixed the car, and to bring it in to see what is wrong with it, with an additional cost to us. Being that the dealership prices are high, we took our car to two seperate mechanics, both of whom told us that the fuel injectors were leaking and that there was a campaign in 1995 for this specific problem which is very, very hard to find to look up on the internet.also, nissan did not tell us of this problem.dt
Fuel injector failure.
Fuel injectors were leaking and almost caught on fire. Found problem before it did.
Since purchasing car. There has been a strong smell of gas both outside and inside the car.we took the car to the nissan dealer after finding out about the fuel filler recall.they fixed the problem free of charge.after picking up the car, we could still smell the gas, but only in the front and sometimes inside the cabin.we called nissan and they told us they fixed the car, and to bring it in to see what is wrong with it, with an additional cost to us. Being that the dealership prices are high, we took our car to two seperate mechanics, both of whom told us that the fuel injectors were leaking and that there was a campaign in 1995 for this specific problem which is very, very hard to find to look up on the internet.also, nissan did not tell us of this problem.dt
The consumer has been experiencing problems withfuel injection system. Vehicle is filled with a strong gasoline odor.in addition the fuel injectors need to be replaced.the defects are described in investigation number 95100600.
Fuel injectors failed, causing oil leakage/fire potential.
Fuel injectors failure.
Replaced (2) fuel injectors in august of 94. (2) more need replacement now. Fuel injectors are bad.
The consumer is experiencing corrosion from the filler pipe and gas tank. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was givena 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 details.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and the consumer will have to refill more than often. Dealer notified.mr
Since my car is so old am i able to still have this manufacturer's recall on the fueltank repaired at no cost?mr
When filling the gas tank consumer noticed thatgas tank was leaking fuel.
Fuel tankleakingshould{not}.
Recall campaign #95v244000 ; customer statesr5002, corrosion recall was performed. The fuel filler tube assembly was replaced.*sc
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 problem until other repairs are made.the repairs that are needed before the recall will be preformed are as follows.the left rear fender and bottom trunk pan needs to be replaced.the manufacture was alerted and no repairs have been made.
My 89 nissan maxima has two recalls, 95v24400 and 95i006000. Nissan is refusing to authorize inspection due to the fact that the recalls have been removed from their computer because they are old. My complaint # with nissan is # 4078816 derwin gonzales is the consumer representative at 1-800-647-7261. My car is at darcar nissan dealer for this recall and laura the representativethere-301-309-3950 refuses to do the recall work. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!
In addition to the recall 95v244 for 89-93 nissan maximas for a fuel filler replacement, another problem i have is the rear wheel housings which rot through (noted somewhat in 95v244 as "rear seat belt attachment to wheel housing"). When there is rear wheel housing damage due to corrosion (salt), since there is no plastic "liner" for the housing, water (when raining) is allowed to enter the rear passenger compartment flooding it - but only when the driver rides in the rain. (the rear wheel throws the water high and a water trail finds its way down the rear seat edge that contacts the wheel housing. This open, corroded area could also let exhaust fumes in.nissan should have put a plastic wheel housing liner in the rear as they did in the front to avoid this possibility. (is there one available)?this is a popular car and but it might 6-9 years for this corrosion to come through.
Consumer noticed a big hole in the inside of the trunk leading to the back tire. Fuel filler tube was causing the interior wheel housing to rust. Also,seatbelt was no longer attached to the car.it rusted and came off. Consumerhas small children that are normally restrained in those seats.
Substantial rust and corrosion due to fuel filler rusting which was a recall. Exhaust fumes leaking into cabin of car. Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dropped off at the dealership for recall repair, took pictures of my car sent pictures to nissan for repairs nothing done. I picked my car up and got a call from dealership to drop car off again. Called the dealership to see what progress was and was told that they had to take pictures and send to nissan, but i was told that this was done a month ago when it was dropped off the first time. Fuel filler is so rusted that it flakes away when touched which is a major fire hazard.
The speedometer needle keeps showing 15mph eventhough the vehicle is a t stop.also, the gas gaugesometimes shows empty eventhough the tank is full.those problems happen very often.in addition, the transmission won't shift gear at different speeds.i have to shut off the engine and restart again, then the transmission becomes normal.it doesn't matter in hot or cold weather.according to the previous owner, he had the problem with the speedometer when the vehicle was on 30,000 miles.the vehicle was replaced the new factory speedometer by nissan dealer.
Speedometer failed, no longer reads 100% of the time.
Speedometer failure, speedometer no longer reads 100% of the time.
Vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the ignition off withgear shift indicator indicating park. Emergency parking brake in use, the vehicle rolled over an enbankment into a park. Hitting merry go round before stopping. The manufacturer has been notified about problem.
The speedometer needle keeps showing 15mph eventhough the vehicle is a t stop.also, the gas gaugesometimes shows empty eventhough the tank is full.those problems happen very often.in addition, the transmission won't shift gear at different speeds.i have to shut off the engine and restart again, then the transmission becomes normal.it doesn't matter in hot or cold weather.according to the previous owner, he had the problem with the speedometer when the vehicle was on 30,000 miles.the vehicle was replaced the new factory speedometer by nissan dealer.
Transmission failed at 92,000. Many replacement parts and problems.
Consumer could move the shifter on its ownout of park without applyingforce. Also, steering column failed to lock.consumer will contact the dealer for an appointment.
At 52,000 miles the transmision blew out on four different occassions, the transmission blew please describe .
When key out of ignition, vehicle can be taken out of park position, resulting in a rollaway.tt
While turning thedriver heard a loud clanking noise coming from the left front of the vehicle. While accelerating 35mph, theclanking noiseescalated louder. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer. The driver informed the mechanic that the power train axle needed to bereplacement due to corrosion.please fill in additional information.
Driver's side rear seatbelt will not come out ofretractor.took to dealer, and they stated that wheel housing was corroded. Consumer stated there was a recall 99v244000 forsame problem.thisvehicle was not includedin recall due to vin.please provide any further information.
After making a sudden stop,child safety seat in front seat child was thrown into the window, lap/shoulder belt failed.tt
Consumer noticed a big hole in the inside of the trunk leading to the back tire. Fuel filler tube was causing the interior wheel housing to rust. Also,seatbelt was no longer attached to the car.it rusted and came off. Consumerhas small children that are normally restrained in those seats.
The case number at nissan isi-19755.i have over $ 50,000 in medical bills that nissan has refused to pay. Twonissan dealerships has reported the problem to nissan. The dealership replaced the defective part on 3-2-00 at mark escude nissan; phone # 601-956-7522, invoice # nics70185.the contact person at nissan is curtis threet, consumer specialist.address is p.o.box191,gardena,ca. 90248-0191 ,phone # 1-800-647-7261. No safety defect listed in the summary.
In addition to the recall 95v244 for 89-93 nissan maximas for a fuel filler replacement, another problem i have is the rear wheel housings which rot through (noted somewhat in 95v244 as "rear seat belt attachment to wheel housing"). When there is rear wheel housing damage due to corrosion (salt), since there is no plastic "liner" for the housing, water (when raining) is allowed to enter the rear passenger compartment flooding it - but only when the driver rides in the rain. (the rear wheel throws the water high and a water trail finds its way down the rear seat edge that contacts the wheel housing. This open, corroded area could also let exhaust fumes in.nissan should have put a plastic wheel housing liner in the rear as they did in the front to avoid this possibility. (is there one available)?this is a popular car and but it might 6-9 years for this corrosion to come through.
Extreme structural rust of the strut towers/frame rails caused the vehicle to almost go out of control during a sudden stop due to flexing and breaking of both front strut towers. Rusting caused the left rear seat belt anchor to failed, allowing child to be thrown when the seat belt suddenly release during a sudden stop.
Driver's restraint choked driver upon impact, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer notified.
Driver and passenger shoulder belt did not lock up after front impact.tt
Vehicle was involved in 11:00 position at speed unknown on wet surface, lap/shoulder belt failed.tt
The case number at nissan isi-19755.i have over $ 50,000 in medical bills that nissan has refused to pay. Twonissan dealerships has reported the problem to nissan. The dealership replaced the defective part on 3-2-00 at mark escude nissan; phone # 601-956-7522, invoice # nics70185.the contact person at nissan is curtis threet, consumer specialist.address is p.o.box191,gardena,ca. 90248-0191 ,phone # 1-800-647-7261. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Backing vehicle out of a parking space and the driver's side seatback collapsed into the back seat. Got out and checked the seat, and the metal part that connects the seat together, was broken straight across.
During collision seat back collapsed and broke in two places resulting in injuries to neck/back.
Driver and passenger seat backs broke upon being rearend impact; vehicle at standstill; exact speed of other vehicle unknown.tt
While driving at 45 mph there was smoke coming fromvehicle, and without any prior warning, consumer had to hold foot down on the brakes.also brake light stayed on, and the socket was burned out. Brakes started to smoke.
Driver experienced total loss of steering control, unknown cause of problem.tt
The speedometer needle keeps showing 15mph eventhough the vehicle is a t stop.also, the gas gaugesometimes shows empty eventhough the tank is full.those problems happen very often.in addition, the transmission won't shift gear at different speeds.i have to shut off the engine and restart again, then the transmission becomes normal.it doesn't matter in hot or cold weather.according to the previous owner, he had the problem with the speedometer when the vehicle was on 30,000 miles.the vehicle was replaced the new factory speedometer by nissan dealer.
Consumer could move the shifter on its ownout of park without applyingforce. Also, steering column failed to lock.consumer will contact the dealer for an appointment.
While driving, at approx. 5 mph, suddenly left front tie rod end broke without prior warning and for no apparent reason.tt
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 problem until other repairs are made.the repairs that are needed before the recall will be preformed are as follows.the left rear fender and bottom trunk pan needs to be replaced.the manufacture was alerted and no repairs have been made.
Yesterday july 18 2011, passport nissan indicated to me that nissan is willing to give me a $1200, ( twelve hundred) for the maxima 1989 that you have inspected. Nissan wants my car for that amount, i made a counter offer to him. At any rate i decided ,that nissan should just fix my car.thank you,to: rbittinger <[email protected]> sent: fri, jun 24, 2011 10:53 amsubject: maxima 89morning,for your information i am forwarding the following linksregarding my maxima 89,see you tuesday the 28 of june.thanks,summaryhttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsummary.cfm?rcl_campaign_id=95v244000&prod_id=11205&moduletype=vehicle&make=nissan&model=maxima&veh_model_year=1989&searchtype=drilldownrecall bulletinhttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/artemis/public/recalls/1995/v/rcmn-95v244-6337.pdfron see pages 7 and 8 on this pdf file it calls for wheel housing andtrunk repairhttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/artemis/public/recalls/1995/v/rc-95v244-nn.pdf
Spoiler suffers from cracking similar to front bumper.
Clear coat chipped along front roof where windshield meets metal and molding.
Front bumper faded/cracked due to bad factory paint.
Body molding faded.
Extreme structural rust of the strut towers/frame rails caused the vehicle to almost go out of control during a sudden stop due to flexing and breaking of both front strut towers. Rusting caused the left rear seat belt anchor to failed, allowing child to be thrown when the seat belt suddenly release during a sudden stop.
1989 nissan maxima *ph******dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis****770824.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The digital dash is completely inoperative and has to be replaced.
While backingout vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor.the vehicle continue to accelerate. This caused the vehicle to crash into a tree.the driver was killed on impact.an ambulance and police department arrived, and an accidentreport wasissued.
The heater core is aluminum (inside) we have been told that a ground somewhere in the electrical system is causing the element in the heater core to melt over a period of time. If you have any information that could help me please respond
Front driver and rear passenger window regulators needed to be replaced.
Track regulator.tt
Window track regulators driver's front/rear and pass front malfunction, when goes down into door, and will not roll up again, on power windows.tt
Power window motor has broken/inoperable on two different windows, allowing window to fall down.(2nd vehicle on doc# 523709)
Driver and passenger side power door window motors have failed.
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