The 1986 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 74 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.
“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”
“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…”
“Car garage kept from new/frame has rusted out only in the area where the rear anti sway bar attaches/right side has detached/left side about to let go/is car safe/ 85,86, and 87 same platform?*ak”
“Car garage kept from new/frame has rusted out only in the area where the rear anti sway bar attaches/right side has detached/left side about to let go/is car safe/ 85,86, and 87 same platform?*ak”
“Consumer was driving when vehicle caught on fire from the fuel injectors . Consumer said that the smoke was coming from the back of the car. *ak”
“After vehicle was driven and parked for about 5-7 minutes, it bursted into flames. Fire department said flames came from under the hood. Entire hood was damaged by fire. *ak”
“While driving through a drive-throug the consumer's vehicle hood started smoking. The consumer as soon as she saw the smoke she pulled to the side of parking lot where she has seen the vehicle on fire; the fire department came and they said the fire had started on the engine. A mechanic said…”
“Gas was leaking off the back of the fuel injector, causing the vehicle to catch fire. There is a safety campaign out on these vehicles. Owner states that she has not received the notification. She has been in contact with the manufacturer. *ak”
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 1986 Nissan Maxima as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.