1990 Nissan Maxima fuel system, gasoline problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1990 Nissan Maxima — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the fuel filler assembly would have to be…”
filed Feb 22, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that there was corrosion within the fuel filler neck, which caused a fuel leak and could possibly cause a fire. The manufacturer informed the contact of the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 95v244000 (fuel system…”
filed Nov 21, 2011
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 1990 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.