The 1985 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 33,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LACK OF ADHESIVE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO DISMOUNT IN AN…
ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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.…”
“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.…”
“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.…”
“Nissan maxima fuel injectors leaked causing large fire in engine area. Injectors are on recall because of defect but I was not informed. Nissan refuses to pay for all damages caused by the fire. Nissan admits injectors are defective. *nlm”
“Fire in engine compartment caused by defective fuel injectors. Royed injectors and ower steering pump, numerous oil seals, electrical components, etc. In addition there was general soot all over the engine, which wiil not come off.*ak furthermore, it was a dangeous situation, and had to call the…”
“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”
“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”
“Prior to recall repair work completion of the fuel injector campaign p5137 u11/z31, fuel injector failed resulting in vehicle fire.”
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.SERVICE CAMPAIGN 95I-006.
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Nissan Maxima as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.