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1993 Nissan Maxima Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1993 Nissan Maxima, and owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
78
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–20
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1993 Nissan Maxima

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 95V244000 Reported 747,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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 housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.

  2. Wheels

    NHTSA 94V194000 Reported 97,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the clear plastic coating from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. The wheels will be reinstalled and the wheel nuts tightened. Wheels,…

  3. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 94V007000 Reported 65,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    In some underbody impacts the AIRBAG sensor activates and sends a signal to the AIRBAG, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side AIRBAG to inflate.

    Remedy: A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.

78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 Nissan Maxima have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 129,330 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 14 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My front drivers side automatic seat belt only works sometimes. It is mostly stuck in the open position (it does not automatically slide to the rear, secure position when the door is closed and engine”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 12, 2018 · Seat belts

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1993 Nissan Maxima. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–20 mpg
City / Highway17–18 / 23–24
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Nissan Maxima model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Maxima model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1982 Nissan Maxima04
1983 Nissan Maxima05
1984 Nissan Maxima030
1985 Nissan Maxima154
1986 Nissan Maxima160
1987 Nissan Maxima0176
1988 Nissan Maxima060
1989 Nissan Maxima162
1990 Nissan Maxima1106
1991 Nissan Maxima176
1992 Nissan Maxima2110
1993 Nissan Maxima378
1994 Nissan Maxima289
1995 Nissan Maxima0152
1996 Nissan Maxima096
1997 Nissan Maxima1102
1998 Nissan Maxima1113
1999 Nissan Maxima0165
2000 Nissan Maxima0360
2001 Nissan Maxima3172
2002 Nissan Maxima6205
2003 Nissan Maxima3206
2004 Nissan Maxima21,426
2005 Nissan Maxima2948
2006 Nissan Maxima2576
2007 Nissan Maxima1129
2008 Nissan Maxima079
2009 Nissan Maxima1339
2010 Nissan Maxima1275
2011 Nissan Maxima0106
2012 Nissan Maxima0107
2013 Nissan Maxima062
2014 Nissan Maxima096
2015 Nissan Maxima01
2016 Nissan Maxima8142
2017 Nissan Maxima4103
2018 Nissan Maxima236
2019 Nissan Maxima118
2020 Nissan Maxima122
2021 Nissan Maxima03
2022 Nissan Maxima05
2023 Nissan Maxima01

Checking a specific 1993 Nissan Maxima

How do I know if my 1993 Nissan Maxima has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1993 Nissan Maxima; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V007000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.