CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Nissan Maxima has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 32 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (32 reports).
1988 Nissan Maxima recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Nissan Maxima.
Most common 1988 Nissan Maxima problems
Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TIRE IN FRONT BLEW OUT ON SIDE WALL BIGO TIRES SAID GOOD LUCK GETTING FALKEN TO HONOR THE TIRE WARRANTY AND A DAY LATER MY REAR TIRE HAS NOW A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL THAT WILL BE RESULTING IN THE SAME BLOW OUT SOONER OR LATER ACCORDING TO BIG O TIRES. *TR
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE'S STABLIZER WHEEL BROKE INTO CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE IN VEHICLE DUE TO FUEL INJECTION. VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. 95I006000. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
GAS FUMES SMELL FROM ENGINE, SOUNDS OF AIR BLOWING FROM ENGINE, TRY TO ACCELLERATE AND THERE IS HESITATION DURING TAKE OFF. GAS FUMES COMING THRU FLOOR VENTS WHEN HEAT IS ON.R. *AK
THERE WAS A VERY BAD GAS SMELL IN CAR, TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND THEY SAID GAS WAS POURING OUT OF INJECTORS. CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER CORRECTED INJECTOR RECALL, AND THAT RECALL CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH MASS AIR FLOW AND IDLE AIR CONTROL. *AK
1988 Nissan Maxima questions
Does the 1988 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Nissan Maxima at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan Maxima?
Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (32), Engine And Engine Cooling (12), Seat Belts (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Nissan Maxima has been fixed?
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