1984 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 80%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 1984 Nissan Maxima, 80% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel injectors are leaking, causing fuel to go onto the engine which may cause a fire. There is an improvement campaign for 1985 Maxima's, but not for the 1984's. Dealer said that this car didn't qualify for the fix. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #835249, filed 1999-02“While the vehicle was being driven, consumer states, it began to smoke accompanied by flames. Vehicle was burned completely, only tires and trunk were left. Firemen stated the problem was in the fuel injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #810508, filed 1997-03“Experienced fuel injector leak outside engine body which caused fuel odor inside interior. Manufacturer. Won't assist under safety improvement campaign 95i-006-000 model yr. 1985-1988, not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #809868, filed 1997-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 21 | 24% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 26 | 24% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 36 | 34% |
| 1989 | 21 | 34% |
| 1988 | 28 | 47% |
| 1987 | 101 | 57% |
| 1986 | 36 | 60% |
| 1985 | 33 | 61% |
| 1984 | 24 | 80% |
| 1983 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 1984 Nissan Maxima
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1984 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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