1992 Nissan Maxima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 Nissan Maxima, 13% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Both back windows fell / stuck down. I took it to the dealer to get it fixed, and they told me I had to find the part. I went to/ called all junk yards/ auto shops in town, no one had the part. It is an all too common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10045051, filed 2003-10, 130,000 miles“When I went to have my vtc springs replaced the man that worked at the dealership I had the work done at, he said it was a very common problem which maid me mad because of the fact of I paid $1000.00 to have a part fixed which I think they should have paid for if it was a common thing. I am aservice manager in a shop and have several maximas come in with that problem. I would really like to know what has to be done to have that part recalled andhave my money returned. If problem is not fixed, it will break timing chain and bend valves. My other complaint is about the window regulator. …”
NHTSA complaint #708189, filed 1999-07“Brakes pull to one side pads have been replaced problem still occurs. Engine is noisy and rough. Crankshaft was destroyed while driving engine had to be replaced. Engine makes a knocking noise. Heat from AC would cool down after 15 minutes. Rough idle. Steering wheel shakes vigorously at highway speeds and during braking. Two bolts from exhaust manifold broke while driving. Old engine hesitated and the replacement does the same. Sometimes there is a slow acceleration. Automatic AC circultion cut of after about 10 minutes. Rear power window fails to operate atleast twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #701150, filed 1998-12Related 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 1992 Nissan Maxima
26 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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