1993 Nissan Maxima Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Nissan Maxima, 14% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles. 3 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.
“Service brakes make a pulsating soud when brake pedal is applied as if the ABS system is not functioning. I had vehicle serviced by two different Nissan dealership with no satisfaction. 1st dealership replaced front and rear brake pads.2nd dealership bled hydraulic system. Problem not corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10108242, filed 2005-01, 134,000 miles“While having the brakes repaired, the mechanic found a hole in the fuel tank. The mechanic recommended replacing the fuel tank as soon as possible to prevent a fire in the event of a collision. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10055928, filed 2004-01, 108,000 miles“Nissan Maxima-1993-52000 miles-anti-lock brake failed(brake light on).dealer turned light off, added fluid, told me no problem .next day, and every day after , brake light stayed on. After a few days, brakes felt squishy. Returned to dealer thurs. Jan.23.03, who now said, need new anti-lock brake - $1250 . I agreed. New part would be in on monday, jan. 27,03; recommended I leave car, because not safe to drive- (will have been without car for 4-5 days).”
NHTSA complaint #10003387, filed 2003-01“Brake system.. When the brakes were applied there was noise and a delayed reaction. The consumer stated the vehicle has all new brakes pads, however the mechanic was unable to determine where the noise was coming from.”
NHTSA complaint #10009136, filed 2003-02Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 5 | 23% |
| 2019 | 3 | 17% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 21 | 15% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 19% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 28 | 3% |
| 2004 | 72 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 10% |
| 2001 | 23 | 13% |
| 2000 | 33 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 6% |
| 1993 | 11 | 14% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Maxima
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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