1992 Nissan Maxima Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Nissan Maxima, 5% of the 110 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Left front axle boot split open and all grease was lost. Repair work was done at owner's expense. Currently, on the right side the same thing happened. Dealer contacted, not aware of the second incident.”
NHTSA complaint #829662, filed 1998-11“Shifter bushings dry out from exhaust heat, causing shifter to remain in drive gear when shifted into neutral, also preventsmovement when shifted into reverse gear..”
NHTSA complaint #520407, filed 1997-07Transmission 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 1992 Nissan Maxima
26 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeats
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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