1987 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Nissan Maxima — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1987 nissan maxima. The consumer writes in regard to vehicle fire under the hood. *smd the consumer stated while driving, one of the passengers started to smell burning wire. Soon after his wife noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer managed to get to a safe spot and was able to put…”
filed Nov 27, 2012
“Had come upon a stop light, started to take off & smelled fuel. Noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Pulled over & lifted hood. Noticed flames & put out fire. Vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic checked vin & noticed a recall affecting this vehicle. However, manufacturer refused recall…”
filed Jun 15, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the…
NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2009
Electrical System problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 Maxima | 11 | 11% |
| 2016 Maxima | 31 | 22% |
| 2014 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 20 | 19% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 79 | 29% |
| 2009 Maxima | 79 | 23% |
| 2008 Maxima | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Maxima | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.