Worst 1984 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 18 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — |
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1984 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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