1991 Nissan Maxima Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,097miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Nissan Maxima, 12% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,097 miles.
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.
“Power steering hose split...replaced part...currently experiencing very loud noise and burnt smell coming from power steering pump...when fluid in pump is replaced, the color of the fluid becomes black in no time; also experiencing strong gas fumes inside car esp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078923, filed 2004-06, 134,097 miles“Consumer purchased vehicle in november 94 and april 95. Consumer had vehicle's transmission/ torque converter repaire at estimated value of 25,00.00. In august 98, transmission began to experience defects, vehicle would not go into reverse. When shifting into drive vehicle would move very slowly. Presently, when shifting too drive or in neutral there is a grinding noise. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #832254, filed 1998-12“When driving at any speed the vehicle wouldn't go into gear without giving the consumer problems. The vehicle kept cutting off, and now the vehicle is parked due to tranmission failing.”
NHTSA complaint #831142, filed 1998-11“Saftey feature on gear shift is freezing in cold weather and will not allow you to put car into gear even with foot on brake. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #977486, filed 1996-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 14% |
| 2019 | 3 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 10% |
| 2016 | 33 | 23% |
| 2014 | 22 | 23% |
| 2013 | 24 | 39% |
| 2012 | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 | 22 | 21% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 16 | 12% |
| 2006 | 393 | 68% |
| 2005 | 777 | 82% |
| 2004 | 934 | 66% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 13% |
| 1995 | 12 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1991 Nissan Maxima
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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