1989 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 34%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,590miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Nissan Maxima, 34% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,590 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer is experiencing corrosion from the filler pipe and gas tank. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was given a 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10107474, filed 2005-01, 120,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #770282, filed 2002-11“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000073, filed 2002-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10152332, filed 2006-03, 193,000 miles“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. Consumer has small children that are normally restrained in those seats.”
NHTSA complaint #860332, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 95V244000Dec 15, 1995It 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…Covers: Nissan Maxima 1989–1994, Stanza 1990–1992
Fuel 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 1989 Nissan Maxima
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology