1988 Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1988 Nissan Maxima — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a fuel leakage in vehicle due to fuel injection. Vehicle is not included in recall. 95i006000. Please provide more information.*ak”
filed Apr 30, 2002
“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”
filed Jan 9, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Maxima | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Maxima | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Maxima | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Maxima | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Maxima | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Maxima | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Maxima | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.