Complaints
140
Crashes
23
Fires
3
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:130,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:7
#39 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:43,900 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 11 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 43,900 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 6 | — | — | 182,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,900
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
182,000
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Nissan Maxima has 140 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (11 complaints, avg 130,000 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (10 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (9 complaints, avg 43,900 mi). 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 1992 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 112,196 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Nissan Maxima include 23 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 22 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 1992 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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