1988 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 47%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 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Nissan Maxima, 47% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 17 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a very bad gas smell in car, took vehicle to mechanic and they said gas was pouring out of injectors. Consumer stated that dealer corrected injector recall, and that recall caused a problem with mass air flow and idle air control.”
NHTSA complaint #884714, filed 2001-03“Recall 95i-006 000 Nissan/fuel ingection system: vehicle experienced an under hood fire while pulling into a parking space. Consumer believed NHTSA recall maybe was the cause of fire. Asking NHTSA help in this matter. Dealer/mfr was not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #851391, filed 1999-10“Gas fumes smell from engine, sounds of air blowing from engine, try to accellerate and there is hesitation during take off. Gas fumes coming thru floor vents when heat is on.r.”
NHTSA complaint #756142, filed 2001-12Fuel 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 1988 Nissan Maxima
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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