Complaints
64
Crashes
2
Fires
43
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Avg mileage:95,000 mi
Fires:12
#212 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Fires:8
#36 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 15 | — | 12 | 95,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 12 | — | 8 | 90,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
95,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
90,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1985 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1985 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1985 Nissan Maxima has 64 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1985 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors (15 complaints, avg 95,000 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (12 complaints, avg 90,000 mi); Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1985 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,778 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1985 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1985 Nissan Maxima include 2 crash-related reports, 43 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1985 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1985 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 1985 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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