1985 Nissan Maxima engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1985 Nissan Maxima — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine caught fire as a result of admitted defective fuel injectors(on recall). Nissan replaced fuel injectors at no charge, but would not replace other damaged items such as, power steering, "severe" seal damage causing large oil leak, and other damages. I have called and written nissan…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Had fuel injectors service 10/2001, now vehicle does not pass emission test and dealer denies any connection. Says needs $2100.00 plus repair work. *ak”
filed Mar 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Maxima | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 Maxima | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 Maxima | 70 | 5% |
| 2003 Maxima | 54 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1985 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.