1995 Nissan Maxima problems

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Body · 175,000 miles · IN

The lower radiator support, an integral part of the frame needed for alignment and to hold up the front motor mounts rusted through. This seems to be a common complaint on nissan forums.

Filed Aug 21, 2010 · Body · 159,904 miles · MA

Lower radiator support, which connects to front motor mount, rots through. This causes front motor mount to drop down. Support is integral to chassis structure and alignment. Support had to be replaced. Common issue on 1995-1999 body style.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. When driving the vehicle at any speeds, it would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and a technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 151000.

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Airbags, Steering · 144,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. During the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/09/09.

Filed Aug 13, 2006 · Body · 127,000 miles · PA

We just purchased our daughter her first car,a very nice looking 1995 nissan maxima. It only had one small rust spot one the rear fender,and it seemed to run great,so we bought it home. Two days later we noticed a thumping noise under the hood. Upon investigation, found that the lower radiator support has totally rotted away in the middle ,where the front motor mount bolts on. This caused the motor to tilt forward about three inches. It wont be long till the motor falls out on the ground... When I called local dealer they said this is a common problem. What a piece of junk,now the car is unsafe to drive. I am the second owner and this car was meticulously maintained by the first owner and has never been in an accident. If other owners do not catch this defect in time someone could get hurt.. Will be calling nissan to se what they will do.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Tires · 155,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH the passenger front tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over and the tire was changed. The tire was taken back to the automotive shop where it was purchased, but they were unable to determine the cause of the tread separation. Updated 5/28/2006 -

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

While traveling at 50 MPH in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. Consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. Impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. Also, sun roof was smashed. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Electrical · MI · fire

1995 maxima has a major electrical problem, the car had a fire erupting inside the steering wheel column caused by a short circuit in the steering wheel column. The manufacturer said its nothing unusual. In other words, its very normal for an 8 year old car to catch fire while driving on the freeway. Yes, believe it or nor. Nissan north america did not stand behind their products. Dont be fooled by the nice looks of that car. I had to change the o2, knock sensor every two years.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 78,890 miles · MS

Fuel return line deteriorated, spilling gas out onto the pavement while parked. Consumer had recently filled the gas tank. Dealer removed the gas tank and replaced the fuel vent line.*ak

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · PA

I want to know why nissan has not recalled the 1995 maxima due the springs defect, gear shift malfunction, starter problem and the list goes on. I have 2 1995 maxima's and they both have the same problems. Having done quite a bit of research looking for customer complaints, it looks as though everyone else with a 95 maxima has the same defects. The spring problem with the suspension definitely should have been recalled as was the spring problem with the sentra. I have documented every complain that I could find and if my daughter or myself has an accident in these nissan's, someone in my family will be rich! I do not have $1600 to replace them. I have already spent $1000,s of dollar replacing starter, brakes, rotors, knock sensors, batteries amongst other things and I've only had the cars since march of this year. Neither cd player works, inside dome light does not work.