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 replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The worst 1990 Nissan Maxima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system36
- Visibility20
- Transmission10
- Lights9
- Brakes7
- Engine7
- Electrical6
- Seat belts6
- Seats6
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Locks3
- Steering3
- Airbags1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Nissan Maxima
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
Recall number 95V244000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Nissan Maxima 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1990 Nissan Maxima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 24 | 19-20 |
What 1990 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap), but the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact examined his vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side wheel well was extremely rusted. Also, the rear driver's side seat belt had separated from the rusted wheel well. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 185,149.
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. While cleaning the trunk, the contact removed the carpet in order to vacuum. He discovered that the driver side seat belt retractor was rusted. His VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 52v244000. The current mileage was 132,000 and failure mileage was 128,000.
I have a gas leak as described in the federal safety agency campaign # 95v244000. Recall date was 12/15/95. I took my 1990 nissan maxima to the dealer repair and was told that there was no open recall on my VIN even though I had a print out of the recall from your web site. This could present a fire hazard.
My fuel injectors are terrible. Car has no acceleration and smells of gasoline. My mechanic said that one injector was dead at idol.
Driver noticed that while driving in inclement weather water came in from the wheel welds and started leaking onto the rear seat. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that both rear seats and bolts needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
The driver noticed that the left driver 's side seat belt anchorage rusted. This cause no support for the seat belts. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the seat belt needed replacing on the owner expense. No recall for this vehicle the mechanic informed the driver. Please fill in additional information.
While fueling gasoline it splashed back from the filler neck onto the ground. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the filler neck hose needed to be replaced.
Nissan maxima 1990: recall inspection was done ~1999 regarding possible defective gasolie filler pipe (campaign#95v244000). Since then, small leaks after top off, and now getting worse. It poured out for 2-3 min last time I filled the tank. I called nissanusa at gardena,ca for permission to respect and the lady twho answered the phone refused to grant it. I am a little afraid to drive the car now; try my best not to. I would like to ask you to help me get permission to have a free inspection at my local dealership. Thanks for a reply. Sincerely paul chan [email protected].
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Questions about the 1990 Nissan Maxima
Is the 1990 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Maxima, close to a typical Maxima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Nissan Maxima?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 36 complaints, typically around 130,000 miles. Next is visibility (20).
How many recalls does the 1990 Nissan Maxima have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Nissan Maxima fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Maxima have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Maxima model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1990 (36 complaints), 1992 (26 complaints) and 1994 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Nissan Maxima get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Nissan Maxima range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17-18 city and 24 highway.
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