1987 Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline problems
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1987 Nissan Maxima — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1987 nissan maxima. The consumer writes in regard to vehicle fire under the hood. *smd the consumer stated while driving, one of the passengers started to smell burning wire. Soon after his wife noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer managed to get to a safe spot and was able to put…”
filed Nov 27, 2012
“Vehicle was being operated and then was parked due to fuel leaking. Engine caught on fire, and vehicle was completely destroyed. Fire department determined fuel leak due to faulty fuel line and fuel injection.*ak”
filed Jun 30, 2004
“Re: 1987 nissan maxim I own 3 of these vehicles. In 2 of them, the pressurized fuel line coming out of the gas tank has failed, allowing strong fuel vapors to enter the passenger compartment. This line is directly under the rear passenger seat and raw fuel also is able to flow under the seat. *la”
filed Nov 3, 2003
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 1987 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.