MYRModel Year Report

1984 Nissan Maxima

▲ Better than typical
1984 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:13.138Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

80% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 4 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 30 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 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: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 30 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2009 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 30 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1986 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1996 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2002 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2004 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2006 2007: 129 complaints 2008: 79 complaints 2008 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint

1984: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041,425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200879
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017106
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

80% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Just driven vehicle and went to start again and vehicle caught on fire due to fuel injector rubber hose failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-09

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle fire. (Ohio state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15

Electrical system

7% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from underneath the hood, resulting in a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-30

Visibility

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing heater core.

Suspension

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing control arm.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-08-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-28 Seat failures
  2. I
    1989-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Seat failures

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1984 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1984 Nissan Maxima is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Nissan Maxima?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Nissan Maxima have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.