1995 Nissan Maxima: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 152 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (15% of complaints); the 1993 and 1994 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The lower radiator support, an integral part of the frame needed for alignment and to hold up the front motor mounts rusted through. This seems to be a common complaint on nissan forums. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2011
“Lower radiator support, which connects to front motor mount, rots through. This causes front motor mount to drop down. Support is integral to chassis structure and alignment. Support had to be replaced. Common issue on 1995-1999 body style. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. When driving the vehicle at any speeds, it would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and a technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 151000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. During the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/09/09.*jb”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph the passenger front tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over and the tire was changed. The tire was taken back to the automotive shop where it was purchased, but they were unable to determine the cause of the tread separation. Updated 5/28/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2006
“While traveling at 50 mph in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. Impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. Also, sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. Vehicle was totaled.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2005
“1995 maxima has a major electrical problem, the car had a fire erupting inside the steering wheel column caused by a short circuit in the steering wheel column . The manufacturer said its nothing unusual. In other words, its very normal for an 8 year old car to catch fire while driving on the freeway. Yes, believe it or nor. Nissan north america did not stand behind their products. Dont be fooled by the nice looks of that car. I had to change the o2, knock sensor every two years.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2004
“Fuel return line deteriorated, spilling gas out onto the pavement while parked. Consumer had recently filled the gas tank. Dealer removed the gas tank and replaced the fuel vent line.*ak *tc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2004
“Window fogs up regularly and more intense in the summer. After a complete cleaning job, the windows fog up again. It causes major visibility problem during the day when the sun hits the windshield, and at night when oncoming vehicles lights hit the windshield. I took the car to the dealer where they did the 60k miles service and inspected the car, and wasn't able to fix this problem. I called nissan 800 # and they weren't able to help me either.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2004
“Transmission will not shift out of park. Brakes make loud noise and often it is difficult to stop. Dome light and door lights donot work.struts and springs are bad. Makes loud noise. Starter had to be replaced. Would not start intermittently.*ak”Owner report · Interior Lighting · Apr 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 15 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1995 Nissan Maxima reliable?
NHTSA has 152 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Nissan Maxima. The most complained-about area is air bags (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Maxima problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 129,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Nissan Maxima have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.