1983 Nissan Maxima Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 Nissan Maxima. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Engine fire.(ohio state police report)”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1998-08-08

“The fuel injection is leaking fuel onto the engine comparment, causing a fire hazard recall #95i000600. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 1997-01-01

“Fuel injector leaks.”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1996-08-14

“Intermittent stalling. *sd”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1995-09-12

“Fuel injectors leak. *dsh”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1995-04-21

“Rack and pinion steering failed twice. In addition, fuel injectors leaked, causing heavy fumes and loss of power/ front right ball joint failed, causing vehicle to shimmy, and engine cooling system fan malfunctioned. *ak”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION · reported 1994-07-01

“Rack and pinion steering failed twice. In addition, fuel injectors leaked, causing heavy fumes and loss of power/ front right ball joint failed, causing vehicle to shimmy, and engine cooling system fan malfunctioned. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1994-07-01

“Rack and pinion steering failed twice. In addition, fuel injectors leaked, causing heavy fumes and loss of power/ front right ball joint failed, causing vehicle to shimmy, and engine cooling system fan malfunctioned. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM · reported 1994-07-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA89031 Opened 1989-07-28 · closed 1990-10-31

SEAT FAILURES

SUMMARY:APPROXIMATELY SIXTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILURE ORMALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY, TWELVE OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.THE REMAINING FORTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILUREOR MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, SIX OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.===

Investigation PE88092 Opened 1988-08-09 · closed 1989-07-28

SEAT FAILURES

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Nissan Maxima as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.