Complaints
195
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:141,000 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#213 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
#311 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:75,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 | 7 | 1 | 141,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 11 | 2 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 6 | — | — | 11,750 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
14
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
141,000
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,750
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Nissan Maxima has 195 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (14 complaints, avg 141,000 mi); Seat-Related Issues (13 complaints); Airbags (11 complaints, avg 75,000 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 1995 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,565 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Nissan Maxima include 18 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 16 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 1995 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Nissan Maxima?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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