1989 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
- 64
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1989: 64 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 1,425 |
| 2005 | 948 |
| 2006 | 576 |
| 2007 | 129 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 339 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
33% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
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5MIN after parking vehicle, notice black smoke coming from engine compartment, due to fire, resulting in totalled, possible gas line and electrical system.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-17
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and the consumer will have to refill more than often. Dealer notified.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-10
Power train
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
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Windshield speedometer display failed to appear at start-up, appeared 20-30 minutes later, also fuel gauge failed and odometer displays incorrect readings.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-28
Seat belts
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
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Vehicle was involved in 11:00 position at speed unknown on wet surface, lap/shoulder belt failed. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-09
Driver's side rear seatbelt will not come out of retractor. Took to dealer, and they stated that wheel housing was corroded. Consumer stated there was a recall 99V244000 for same problem.this vehicle was not includedin recall due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-27
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
Visibility
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and heater core.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1996-05-15Fuel system, gasoline95V244000 It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V244000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1989 Nissan Maxima reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Nissan Maxima is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1989 Nissan Maxima?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan Maxima have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.