1994 Nissan Maxima Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Nissan Maxima, 7% of the 89 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.
“Hood supports gave way without warning; hood came crashing down. Was checking fluids at the time, saw hood movement out of peripheral vision, just in time. Next time I had hood up to fill windshield washer fluid, hood came down suddenly again, but I was watching for it this time. Could have been killed or head & neck injury.”
NHTSA complaint #706138, filed 1999-04“I began having a difficult time unlocking my doors with the key. Then the power locks began locking and unlocking themselves at different times. Sometimes when I opened or shut the door and other times while driving. The worst problem was the time I left the keys in the ignition and got out of the car. When I shut the door the doors all locked. Luckily the car was not running nor was there a small child in the car. I had to get a ride to my wife's employment to get a spare key to get back into the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #711329, filed 1999-09“The side stripes corrodes within the first two years after purchase. It occurs on the driver side. Also notice same defects on similar models on the road. Contact manufacturer numerous times but received no reply. Took car into Nissan dealerships but was denied corrective action, at manufacturer's expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #700784, filed 1998-11Related 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.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 4 | 18% |
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 17 | 16% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 21 | 27% |
| 2007 | 33 | 26% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 56 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 10% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Maxima
21 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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