When idling/ driving a strong gas smell fills the car. It is almost unbearable. I have a toddler and this problem worries me greatly.
1992 Nissan Maxima: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 107 complaints about the 1992 Nissan Maxima describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
When gas tank is a quarter or less full, gas fumes are pumped into garage until it reeks of fumes. It smells strong enough to warrent caution with ignition sources and is surely an environmental hazard.
When accelerating I smell strong fuel fumes. It concerns me and I would like to find out how to get it fixed.
Fuel tank releasing gas fumes into vehicle due to defective tank.
Front and back exhaust manifold bolts are cracking, causing vehicle to leak exhaust fumes.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1992 Nissan Maxima fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1992 Nissan Maxima?
5 of 107 owner complaints about the 1992 Nissan Maxima (5%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Nissan Maxima?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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