1994 Nissan Maxima engine problems

18 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 20%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
9
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
3
Engine: gasoline
3
Exhaust system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Maxima engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

There was a faulty fuel line in consumers 1994 nissan maxima. *ts the vehicle overheated. The dealer replaced the radiator cap and temperature sensor.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · VA

Dt: for the past year smelled gas. Been took to dealer for this problem several times. Done repairs to hoses,exhaust, etc. Later discovered this was an issue with the fuel injection. System. When air conditioner was on high the smell was evident. Also, this was present in the morning when the car was started for the first 5 minutes. Took to service dealer, and found no leaks, but did perform smoke test and numerous inspections, but was unable to locate this problem. Also, is was present when is defrost was turned on. Gas smell iwasstronger when accelerating about 25 MPH or so in stop or go traffic.

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for recalls 95v244000 and 94v194000 repairs concerning wheels and the fuel filler. Consumer was charged for the labor, and the repairs on the wheels was not performed. *ak the vehicle had a fuel leak under the intake manifold. A broke vacuum line caused the vehicle to idle poorly. The vehicle's water pump was replaced.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Engine · TN

The bolts on exhaust manifold from engine are breaking off, consumer states it is due to poor design of exhaust system from engine, the exhaust pipe is pulling on manifold off engine.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine · KY

Crankshaft intake makes a clicking noise when driving. Faster vehicle goes noise gets louder.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Body, Engine · MI

Fuel injector failed.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · AL

Plastic parts on window regular failed causing window to fall inside door, car has a strong fuel smell when ideling especially in cooler months,bumped console gear shift while driving and pushed car out of gear (2), car sometimes hesitates when put in gear or lunges when put in gear, truck latch catches and must be manually reset to work.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Engine · KY

The bolts are breaking off where the exhaust mounts to the block of the engine. According to 4 different mechanics that I have spoken with, this is common knowledge on every vehicle that uses this engine (nissan quest, maxima, and mercury villager). According to the mechanics I've spoken with the bolts are to thin/fragile to handle the heat stress which is causing the heads of the bolts break off, and then resulting in an exhaust leak. The exhaust leak is leaking into the interior of the vehicle especially during warm up. This issue seems to be a well known problem, but there has not yet been a recall campaign started. Any escalation that you could provide in getting the manufacturer to take ownership of this notorious problem will be greatly appreciated. The local nissan dealerships is charging approximately $710.00 for this repair to be done on both the front and back exhaust mounts. The guy at the garage gave me the quote off the top of his head, and stated that they have seen alot of these come in for the same problem. Thanks for your help, robert booth.

Filed Jan 26, 2000 · Engine · KY

Bolts are breaking off where the exhaust mounts to the block of the engine. According to 4 different mechanics that I have spoken with about this, this is common knowledge on every vehicle that uses this engine (nissan quest, maxima, and mercury villager). The bolts are to thin/fragile to handle the heat stess which is causing them to break off, resulting in a exhaust leak. The exhaust is leaking into the interior of my vehicle during warm up especially after warm up it's not as noticable. This issue seems to be a well known manufacturing problem and should be fixed by the responsible party. Any escalation that you could provide in getting this fixed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, robert booth

Filed Oct 27, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

3 problems since purchasing auto:acceleration off(fuel injection), broken manifold stud (exhaust) and broken axle

Questions about the 1994 Nissan Maxima engine

Does the 1994 Nissan Maxima have engine problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Nissan Maxima, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Nissan Maxima engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Nissan Maxima engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Maxima have bad engine?

The Nissan Maxima model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (121 complaints), 2005 (101 complaints) and 2003 (96 complaints).