1992 Nissan Maxima Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,115miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Nissan Maxima, 5% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,115 miles. 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.
“While traveling on a side street and without prior warning, the vehicle caught on the fire underneath the hood. The fuel system leaked. The vehicle totaled. (the fire mobile prop outside) the problem occurred in the engine gear and the wheel area. (short circuit)”
NHTSA complaint #10030204, filed 2003-09, 46,115 miles“1992 Nissan Maxima with corrosion on rear wheel housing area. Consumer states that this corrosion caused the failure the left rear seatbelt retractor. The consumer stated the problem may have resulted of a recall that was performed. Recall 95v244000. According to the recall, there had been some instances when it appeared that the repaired areas had not been properly sealed permitting mud and salt to be retained and thus producing corrosion. The consumer stated he had the recall repair completed in dec 2002. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226275, filed 2008-05“Battery explosion upon ignition. Arc went through driver's finger as evidenced by the entry and exit burn marks. Damage to ignition and electrical system unknown. Key cannot be taken out of the ignition system since the release button is electrically c”
NHTSA complaint #710695, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
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- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 | 11 | 10% |
| 2016 | 31 | 22% |
| 2014 | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 79 | 29% |
| 2009 | 79 | 23% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 | 38 | 4% |
| 2004 | 56 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 22 | 11% |
| 2001 | 27 | 16% |
| 2000 | 171 | 48% |
| 1999 | 83 | 50% |
| 1998 | 24 | 21% |
| 1997 | 39 | 38% |
| 1996 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 | 19 | 13% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 14% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 8 | 13% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1987 | 22 | 13% |
| 1986 | 10 | 17% |
| 1985 | 7 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Nissan Maxima
26 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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