MYRModel Year Report

1982 Nissan Maxima

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1982 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:05:07.301Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Maxima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 60 complaints 1987: 176 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 76 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 95 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 102 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
1982: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198660
1987176
198860
198962
1990106
199176
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200878
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201495
20151
2016142
2017102
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, DRIVER NOTICED HEAVY BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF VEHICLE; DRIVER PULLED OFF FREEWAY & VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT, HAD VEHICLE TOWED & MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970625

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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TWO FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING GASOLINE ONTO ENGINE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960815

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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DROVE ONE AND HALF MILE AND 2 TO 3MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF A LEAKING FUEL PUMP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970210

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880809 — PE (closed 19890728)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19901031)

SEAT FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1984 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Nissan Maxima reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Nissan Maxima?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Nissan Maxima have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.