1991 Nissan Maxima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Nissan Maxima, 11% 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“Driving about 40mph when rear passenger's side window fell out without warning. Took to dealer for replacement. Problem reappeared again. Took it back to dealer & all windows replaced due to the fall out of the others. Seems the window regulator control unit tract in window breaks each time.”
NHTSA complaint #825097, filed 1998-07“The power window mechanism (the regulator) has failed on (3) windows. The regulators have been replaced in the rear windows. Passenger's side rear in october of 96/driver's side rear in july of 97. The passenger's front window is now broken.”
NHTSA complaint #817055, filed 1997-10“When hitting bumps in the road the front and passenger windows slide down, and when putting hand at the top to the glass, the weight of the hand will cause the window to slide down.”
NHTSA complaint #818122, filed 1997-11Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 30 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 20% |
| 1993 | 12 | 15% |
| 1992 | 14 | 13% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 19% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 6 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1991 Nissan Maxima
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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