1984 Nissan Maxima
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1987 | 178 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 64 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 110 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1995 | 152 |
| 1996 | 96 |
| 1997 | 102 |
| 1998 | 113 |
| 1999 | 165 |
| 2000 | 360 |
| 2001 | 172 |
| 2002 | 205 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 1425 |
| 2005 | 948 |
| 2006 | 576 |
| 2007 | 129 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 339 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
80% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
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JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND WENT TO START AGAIN AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR RUBBER HOSE FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19950609
10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.
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VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
NHTSA ODI report, 19960815
7% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.
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DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960930
3% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing heater core.
3% of complaints: suspension — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing control arm.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
SEAT FAILURES
SEAT FAILURES
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1984 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.