1984 Nissan Maxima problems & reliability
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan Maxima. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 24 | 80% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1984 nissan maxima she stated that the power locks failed which made it impossible for her to get out of the vehicle. After approximately 15 minutes she was able to unlock the door and exit the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. There have not been any repairs as of yet. The failure has only…”
Latches/locks/linkages · filed Dec 16, 2009
“Odor of gasoline developed, leaky fuel injectors, caused by faulty o-ring seals. 84 models were not included in the recall.”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 13, 2002
“Two of the six fuel injectors appear wet and smell of gasoline. I believe they are leaking a small amount of gas. The car accelerates poorly. Nhtsa campaign id number 95i006000 covered 686,649 nissan maximas manufactured between jul 1984 through jul 1989. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and was told this safety…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jul 31, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SEAT FAILURES
Engineering Analysis EA89031 · opened Jul 28, 1989 · closed Oct 31, 1990
- SEAT FAILURES
Preliminary Evaluation PE88092 · opened Aug 9, 1988 · closed Jul 28, 1989
Technical service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan Maxima.
Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
NTB-09-101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2010
Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the…
NTB-09-129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 13, 2010
Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the…
NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2009
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1984 Nissan Maxima in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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