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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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 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | 2 | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| 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 | 1 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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