1993 Nissan Maxima problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common 1993 Nissan Maxima problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Nissan Maxima 1993, several common problems have been reported:
- Power Steering Pump Leak: The 1993 Nissan Maxima is known for power steering pump leaks, which can be challenging to diagnose. Symptoms include noisy and unstable steering due to the leaking fluid dripping on the lower control arm bushing, leading to deterioration and failure. In extreme cases, overall vehicle control may be affected. This issue commonly occurs around 120,000 miles and can be costly to repair, ranging from $400 to around $1000.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical issues have been reported by owners of the 1993 Nissan Maxima. These problems can manifest as excessive voltage drop, blown alternator fuses, and issues with the speed sensor and knock sensor circuits. These electrical malfunctions can cause various symptoms like stalling while driving, radio and airbag light flickering, trouble starting the car, and sluggish acceleration. Resolving these electrical issues may require a visit to an electrical shop or the dealer, potentially incurring significant costs.
These common problems with the 1993 Nissan Maxima highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any warning signs to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the main problem with Nissan Maxima?
RepairPal gave the Nissan Maxima a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it 9th out of 32 car brands in the same category. The Nissan Maxima suffers from a few common problems, including a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning hose, transmission malfunction and failure, and a faulty front-seat wire harness.
Is A Nissan Maxima a good car?
The Maxima has a plush interior and a number of high-tech safety and connectivity features, and it uses a fairly straightforward infotainment system. A low roofline inhibits access and visibility. Controls are simple to use, and the front seats are very comfortable and supportive.
What year of Nissan Maxima should I stay away from?
Best Nissan Maxima Years to Buy. According to CarComplaints, Nissan Maxima 2004-2008 are the years to avoid. Any year before 2004, although it might not have the best reliability due to being an older model, will serve you well.
Why did they stop making Nissan Maxima?
With many modern drivers preferring SUVs and crossovers to sedans, as well as the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, the automaker decided to scale back sedan production to other models, thereby discontinuing the Maxima.
1993 Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Maxima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Visibility problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Nissan Maxima
The NHTSA has received 85 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Nissan Maxima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Nissan Maxima vehicles.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-02
- VIN: JN1HJ01F8PT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES. IT IS MOSTLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION (IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SLIDE TO THE REAR, SECURE POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED AND ENGINE IS ON). OCCASIONALLY, IT WILL WORK AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO, BUT DOES NOT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-10
- VIN: JN1HJ01F2PT
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V244000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000. UPDATED 07/09/13*LJ UPDATED 07/16/2013 *JS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-19
- VIN: JN1HJ01F1PT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I HAVE A 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE FILLING MY GAS TANK UP IN JAN 07 I NOTICE A STEADY STREAM OF GAS LEAKING FROM THE TANK. I THOUGHT MAYBE I JUST OVER FILLED IT AND IT HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK IT TOO SEVERAL SHOPS AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD. SO I DON'T FILL IT UP ANYMORE AND PRAY EACH AND EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR. I SAW THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL AND TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER IN MY AREA. THEY SAW THAT THE CAR HAD A RECALL BUT SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR AND TRIED TO TALK ME INTO BUYING A NEW ONE WHICH IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ME RIGHT NOW. I LOVE MY CAR IS STILL RUNS GREAT, I JUST DON'T WANT TO DIE IN IT. I'M AFRAID IF I GET HIT FROM BEHIND THAT THE CAR WILL EXPLODE CAN YOU HELP ME? I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER 3/26/07 IN ORLANDO, FL ON COLONIAL DR. THANKS IN ADVANCE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-06
- VIN: JN1EJ01F3PT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL SYSTEM:FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE RECENT PAST. WAS ADVISED BY NISSAN FACTORY TRAINED MECHANIC AT NISSAN DEALERSHIP THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE WIRING HARNESS AND THAT NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED A "SECRET" ADVISORY TO THEIR SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT THIS POSSIBLY BEING A FIRE HAZARD, BUT HAVE NOT SEEN ANY PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPED AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A STALLING PROBLEM THAT WAS FINALLY DECIDED TO BE THE ECM MODULE. THE ECM MODULE WAS REPLACED COSTING OVER $1000, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. NISSAN MECHANIC THEN REPLACED A WIRE IN THE WIRING HARNESS, AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, BUT RETURNED. HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANICS THAT THE FACTORY INSTALLED HARNESS (VE30DE ENGINE) IS TOO CLOSE TO THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING WIRES TO FAIL, AND THAT NISSAN HAS A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM FOR FREE, BUT CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION. CAN YOU HELP? *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-02
- VIN: JN1HJ01F7PT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR WAS LOSING POWER. CAR WOULD NOT START AND MY RADIO HASN'T WORKED FOR THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN MY NISSAN MAXIMA FOR THE THIRD TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS. WHEN I PURCHASED THE LAST ALTERNATOR ON 11/02/05 FROM ADVANCE AUTO PARTS. I RECEIVED A PRINTOUT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL FACTORY SERVICE BULLETINS PRODUCED BY NISSAN TO CORRECT CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEMS ON MAXIMAS. I'VE CALLED NISSAN AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO TYPE OF RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEMS ARE POOR CONNECTIONS: THE BATTERY WIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CARRY ALL THE CURRENT FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY. THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS INCLUDE ALTERNATOR OVERHEATING, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, AND ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS POOR CHARGE AT IDLE: SOME MAXIMAS DO NOT CHARGE WELL AT IDLE, EVEN THOUGH THE ALTERNATOR IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I BELIEVE THAT NISSAN NEEDS TO PUT THESE VEHICLES ON A RECALL NOTICE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-28
- VIN: JN1EJ01F0PT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V244000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: PIPE FILLER NECK: WHILE REFILLING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICE THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FILLER NECK TUBE ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA WEBSITE AND CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-20
- VIN: JN1HJ01F4PT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: SERVICE BRAKES MAKE A PULSATING SOUD WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY TWO DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIP WITH NO SATISFACTION. 1ST DEALERSHIP REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS.2ND DEALERSHIP BLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-25
- VIN: JN1HJ01F9PT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE PARKING TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO CHANGE. GOODYEAR, P205/65R15. *AK.....TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 12000 MIKES ON IT. EXAMINED SIDEWALL AREA FOR SIGNS ON EXTERNAL DAMAGE- NO SCOFF OR ABRASION AREAS VISIBLE. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONE HOUR AND 60 MPH BEFORE FAILURE. CONSUME RHAS NEVER SEEN Z TIRE FAIL LIKE THIS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR LESS BRAKE FAILED. FOLLOWING THE BRAKE FAILURE, FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT BEING SUSTAINED. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-09
- Fire: 1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FIBERGLASS MATERIAL UNDER THE HOOD CAUGHT ON FIRE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION. THE MATERIAL WAS OLD AND FRAYED. AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT. I NOTIFIED NISSAN AND THEY HAVE BEEN RELUCTANT TO HELP ME. THEY OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AT A CHARGE (BY PHONE). WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY DIDNT WANT TO TOUCH IT AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. I ASKED NISSAN IF THERE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE INSULATION, OR RECALL INFO AND THEY REPLIED NO. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD ANY PROBLEMS OF THE SORT AND IF NISSAN IS PLANNING ON DOING ANYTHING!*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE HAVING THE BRAKES REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-23
- VIN: JN1HJ01F3PT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: GOODYEAR EAGLE 205-65-15 TIRE BLEW OUT SUDDENLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT, IT JUST SUDDENLY OCCURRED. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO GOODYEAR, AND THEY SECURED THE TIRE AND HAVE DENIED ANY PROBLEM WITH THEIR TIRE. SUDDEN NHTSA FOR THEIR REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION IN THE EVENTS OTHERS HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH INCIDENTS .*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1HJ01E1PT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE FACE. *NLM *SCC
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 9999
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER SHARPLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER DRIVER STOPPED TO INFORM THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER THAT THE AXLE APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED. A LOUD NOISE HAD DEVELOPED, WHICH WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD AND MUFFLER. THE ABS BRAKES DEVELOPED A LEAK AND MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH KEPT THE WARNING LIGHT ON. THE CONSUMER ALSO OWNS A NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND FOUND THAT ANY IMPACT TO THE FRONT END WOULD MAKE A DENT, THERE IS NO SUPPORT IN THE FRONT BUMPER. *MR *SCC *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-03
- VIN: JN1EJ01FOPT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE SYSTEM.. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS NOISE AND A DELAYED REACTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS ALL NEW BRAKES PADS, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-23
- VIN: JN1HJ01F5PT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: NISSAN MAXIMA-1993-52000 MILES-ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED(BRAKE LIGHT ON).DEALER TURNED LIGHT OFF, ADDED FLUID, TOLD ME "NO PROBLEM".NEXT DAY, AND EVERY DAY AFTER , BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. AFTER A FEW DAYS, BRAKES FELT SQUISHY. RETURNED TO DEALER THURS. JAN.23.03, WHO NOW SAID, "NEED NEW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE - $1250". I AGREED. NEW PART WOULD BE IN ON MONDAY, JAN. 27,03; RECOMMENDED I LEAVE CAR, BECAUSE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE- (WILL HAVE BEEN WITHOUT CAR FOR 4-5 DAYS).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JN1HJ01F4PT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CONSUMER HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS WHILE THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, AS A RESULT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-21
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED IN REVERSE. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE UNTIL TURNING VEHICLE OFF. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-21
- VIN: JN1HJ01F9RT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING FUEL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JNIHJ01FXPT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO KNOWN REASON, DRIVER WAS INJURED ON RIGHT ARM AND CHEST AREA, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JN18HJ01F3P
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: POWER OPERATED DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, PREVENTING OCCUPANTS FROM EXITING VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-01
- VIN: JN1HJ01F2PT
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: IN THE PAST FOUR WEEKS WE HAVE REPLACED THREE OUT OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON OUR 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE POWER WINDOWS, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR, GET VERY LITTLE USE. IT HAS COST OVER $500 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THESE PARTS. INOPERABLE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSE A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND ITS PASSENGERS.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-20
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1HJ01F2PT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THIS WAS A FRONT END COLLISION THAT OCCURED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN WHICH THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WE CONTACTED NISSAN THEY DIDN'T SEEM INTERESTED AND SENT SOME LITERATURE TO US. WE HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE AUTO SHOP IT WAS TOWED TO IN WHICH THE OWER STATED THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED AND THIS WAS OUR 3RD MAXIMA. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS WILL SADLY BE OUR LAST. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT NISSAN DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE ABOUT THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. I HOPE TO WARN ANYMORE MAXIMA DRIVERS OUT THERE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- VIN: JN1HJ01F7PT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, POWER TRANSISTOR AND EFI RELAY BEING REPLACED. EFI RELAY WAS REPLACED BEFORE, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-21
- VIN: JN1EJ01F2PT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE IN DRIVE & ATTEMPTING TO PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, (MAX RPM). UPON GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE & SHUTING DOWN ENGINE,WAITED ABOUT 5 MIN. AND RESTARTED ENGINE. RPM SHOT UP A LITTLE MORE THAN NORMAL STARTUP, ENGINE IDLED FINE AFTER STARTUP. PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND PROCEED TO BACK OFF SIDEWALK/CURB, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATES IN REVERSE! I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BY PLACING TRANSMISION IN PARK & SHUTING DOWN ENGINE. *AK
1993 Nissan Maxima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1993 Nissan Maxima.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.
- Consequence: SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CLEAR COATED SEVERAL TIMES TO PROTECT THE METAL FINISH. SOME EXCESSIVE COATING CAN LEAVE THE WHEEL NUTS AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE FROM THE WHEEL HUB WHEN TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THEM TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE HUB BOLTS TO BREAK AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CLEAR PLASTIC COATING FROM THE BRAKE ROTOR MATING SURFACE ON THE BACK OF EACH WHEEL AND FROM THE WHEEL NUT MATING SURFACES. THE WHEELS WILL BE REINSTALLED AND THE WHEEL NUTS TIGHTENED. WHEELS, HUB BOLTS, AND NUTS WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE.
- Consequence: AIRBAG INFLATION MAY OCCUR WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER AND MAY RESULT IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER FROM THE INFLATING AIRBAG.
- Remedy: A TUNNEL SENSOR OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Negative 1993 Nissan Maxima car reviews
Positive 1993 Nissan Maxima car reviews
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I've owned four cars in my life, but this one has been my favorite. The performance is incredible and reliable. I'm so satisfied with it that my next car will also be a used Maxima. The only issues I've had have been with the electrical components. The alternator went bad after 3 years and then again after another 2 years. I also had an electronics problem in the security circuitry that cost a few hundred dollars. The transmission went out after 140,000 miles, which cost $1800 to repair. Additionally, the timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles at a cost of about $400. However, when I add up all the non-maintenance costs plus the purchase price of the car, it has only cost me about $200 a month over 8 years ($4,000 plus $16,000 over 100 months) or 10 cents per mile.
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You'll love the engine performance and handling of this car, especially on long highway trips. I've owned it for 5 years and it's been a great ride. The transmission did need to be rebuilt at 132,000 miles, but overall it's been a reliable car.
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I love this car! It's amazing how it has four doors and still drives like a sports car!
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Great car! It's amazing that it has 107,000 miles and no major problems. I see you just changed the front struts and all belts, which is standard stuff. Keep up the good maintenance!
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I recently purchased my Maxima just two days ago and I must say, it's a really nice car. I enjoy driving it, but unfortunately, the transmission is not working properly. However, we are taking care of it and I'm confident that it will drive like a dream once it's fixed. The Bose sound system is amazing, although one of the speakers is a bit old and the bass sounds a little off. I plan to order a new speaker from the local Nissan dealership, so that should work out perfectly. Additionally, the display screen on the CD/tape player has gone out, so I'm unable to see what song or station it's on. But, I'm replacing it with a Kenwood CD receiver. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase and I'm looking forward to enjoying my Maxima for years to come!
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The Nissan Maxima Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 12 for fullsize cars.
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Kayleigh Simonis 2024-10-11
I'm glad to say that Nissan always delivers what is expected. The same things that worked well in the past still work just as well today, and while there may be some recurring issues, they are easily resolved. Personally, I've owned three 90's Nissans - a '92 Sentra, a '92 Pathfinder, and now a '93 Maxima - and I have to say that the 3.0 liter V-6 is the best one ever built. We've only had two minor issues with these cars: the fuel line connection to the injectors came loose, but it was a simple fix for a mechanic, and the window motor cable broke on the Pathfinder. The fit and finish of all the panels, both inside and out, is excellent! I would highly recommend this car as a reliable daily driver or a great school car.