1986 Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1986 Nissan Maxima — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Suspect fuel injection caused fire. Dealer worked on problem with gas fumes apx 6 weeks prior and did not check for recall on injection system. Nisssan contacted and denies investigation.*ak”
filed Aug 23, 2002
“The fuel injection system on my vehicle was recalled and replaced sometimes in 1997. Now, I experience the same problem as before: smell of burning rubber, and smell of fuel. I contacted nissan. The company refused to replace the defective parts that the dealer put in my car. They told me that if…”
filed Jan 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Maxima | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Maxima | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Maxima | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Maxima | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 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.