1991 Nissan Maxima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Nissan Maxima, 11% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Emission vapor canister has several leaks, caused by battery acid drip, causing very strong raw gasoline smell engulfing vehicle, especially during hot weather in so. Ariz. Very noticeable when stopped. Fumes enter passenger compartment if A/C vent open, becomes nausiating. Battery drip has no specific drainage area, spilling on canister and other areas causing mess.”
NHTSA complaint #732284, filed 2000-09“Vehicle accelerates very slowly. It does not matter if engine is hot or cold. At a full stop vehicle acts like it wants to die. This has been an ongoing problem for two years. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837791, filed 1999-05“Had it fixed once by a certified mechanic at noblitt auto in dothan and he said almost every Nissan v-6 has that problem with the bolts breaking that go into the manifold causing the car to lose pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #707367, filed 1999-06“Consumer stated dealer had told her that the vehicle had a camshaft seal leak. Also that timing belt and water pump needed to be replced. But consumer is concerned about the miles on vehicle. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #828773, filed 1998-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 | 54 | 26% |
| 2002 | 30 | 15% |
| 2001 | 28 | 16% |
| 2000 | 72 | 20% |
| 1999 | 38 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 12% |
| 1996 | 17 | 18% |
| 1995 | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 | 18 | 20% |
| 1993 | 10 | 13% |
| 1992 | 22 | 20% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 12 | 20% |
| 1987 | 21 | 12% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 13 | 24% |
| 1984 | 3 | 10% |
| 1983 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1991 Nissan Maxima
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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