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Fuel systemPart report

1986 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
60%of 60 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 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Nissan Maxima, 60% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 25 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Parked all day; drove less than two miles, while parking the vehicle started to smoke under the hood, resulting in a fire. Fire was caused due to a fuel leak, recall 95i006 describes problems consumer experienced. Engine belts replaced. Strut failure caused noise while driving over bumps. Spark plugs replaced. Front and rear brake pads replaced, rotors turned. Power steering hose leak.”

NHTSA complaint #804868, filed 1996-11

“Suspect fuel injection caused fire. Dealer worked on problem with gas fumes apx 6 weeks prior and did not check for recall on injection system. Nisssan contacted and denies investigation.”

NHTSA complaint #765992, filed 2002-08

“Gas was leaking off the back of the fuel injector, causing the vehicle to catch fire. There is a safety campaign out on these vehicles. Owner states that she has not received the notification. She has been in contact with the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #817594, filed 1997-10

“Received recall notice (95i006000) & made appt. Took vehicle in. Work was done. Vehilce failed to work properly. Took it back. Informed another part is needed that's not on recall & owner would have to pay.”

NHTSA complaint #815525, filed 1997-08

“Driving vehicle, stopped at light, noticed smoke near windshield, thought was other vehicle, pulled over to gas station, lifted hood, noticed fire, did not have extinguisher, called fire dept who put flames out.ak”

NHTSA complaint #800499, filed 1996-08

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
201733%
2016107%
201455%
201312%
201211%
201111%
201021%
200921%
200834%
200765%
200661%
200581%
200481%
200373%
200284%
2001106%
200093%
199942%
199854%
199744%
199633%
199575%
19942124%
1993912%
19922624%
19911216%
19903634%
19892134%
19882847%
198710157%
19863660%
19853361%
19842480%
1983480%

Other parts of the 1986 Nissan Maxima

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology