1993 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Nissan Maxima, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,600 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall campaign 95v244000 concerning fuel tank assembly: pipe filler neck: while refilling the vehicle consumer notice that fuel was leaking from the filler neck tube onto the ground. Consumer noticed this recall information on NHTSA website and contacted the dealer, who informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10117096, filed 2005-03, 105,200 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“Fuel system:fuel injector failure. Fuel injectors have failed several times in the recent past. Was advised by Nissan factory trained mechanic at Nissan dealership that the problem is in the wiring harness and that Nissan knows about this particular problem and has issued a secret advisory to their service personnel about this possibly being a fire hazard, but have not seen any public information concerning this problem. This problem developed after I took the vehicle to the dealership for a stalling problem that was finally decided to be the ECM module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161853, filed 2006-07, 102,321 miles“I have a 1993 Nissan Maxima. While filling my gas tank up in jan 07 I notice a steady stream of gas leaking from the tank. I thought maybe I just over filled it and it happen several times. I took it too several shops and they wanted to charge me more than I can afford. So I don't fill it up anymore and pray each and every time I get in the car. I saw that my car has a recall and took it to the Nissan dealer in my area. They saw that the car had a recall but said that they will not fix the car and tried to talk me into buying a new one which is not possible for me right now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186620, filed 2007-03“The contact owns a 1993 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 128,000. Updated 07/09/13 updated 07/16/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10516113, filed 2013-06, 128,000 milesRelated recalls
- 95V244000Dec 15, 1995It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion…Covers: Nissan Maxima 1989–1994, Stanza 1990–1992
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 21 | 24% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 26 | 24% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 36 | 34% |
| 1989 | 21 | 34% |
| 1988 | 28 | 47% |
| 1987 | 101 | 57% |
| 1986 | 36 | 60% |
| 1985 | 33 | 61% |
| 1984 | 24 | 80% |
| 1983 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Maxima
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology