1994 Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1994 Nissan Maxima — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle: 1994 nissan maxima (vin# [xxx]) every time I pump in a full tank of fuel at the gas station, the fuel begins to leak and creates a puddle of fuel underneath the car. The fuel filler tube and wheel housing is significantly corroded that has resulted in a fuel leak. In the presence of an…”
filed Jun 23, 2010
“My maxima has a plastic shroud around the fuel filler neck, presumably to protect it from road debris, rocks, etc, blasting the filler neck. Unfortunately, the shroud traps fine dirt and moisture. This includes winter road salt. When I removed the shroud, massive amounts of fine sand & dirt fell to…”
filed Apr 1, 2009
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 1994 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.