1984 Nissan Maxima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1984 Nissan Maxima.

19831985
Complaints
40
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1984 Nissan Maxima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors

Fires:1
#29 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

#31 complaints

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Nissan Maxima.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1984 Nissan Maxima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1984 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1984 Nissan Maxima has 40 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1984 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors (18 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (9 complaints); Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1984 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1984 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1984 Nissan Maxima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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