1990 Nissan Maxima Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1990 Nissan Maxima, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver noticed that while driving in inclement weather water came in from the wheel welds and started leaking onto the rear seat. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that both rear seats and bolts needed to be replaced due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10117068, filed 2005-03“While at an intersection getting ready to make a left turn another vehicle, going about 30 MPH, rearended Nissan, driver's seat collapsed backwards and twisted, upon impact vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #803188, filed 1997-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Nissan Maxima
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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