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#BS-1986-NISMAX-533A

1986 Nissan Maxima

Based on reports from 74 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 74 complaints, 3 crashes, 47 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.4x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectorsHIGH

12 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors issues.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors12 (16%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System11 (15%)

Fuel System6 (8%)

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood6 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (7%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly4 (5%)

Electrical System:ignition3 (4%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2 (3%)

1986 Nissan Maxima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1986 Nissan Maxima, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1986 Nissan Maxima, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1986 Nissan Maxima, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1986 Nissan Maxima, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1986 Nissan Maxima. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

86V096000Sep 1986

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LACK OF ADHESIVE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO DISMOUNT IN AN ACCIDENT, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AND WHICH MAY ALLOW THE OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED OUT OF THE CAR, CAUSING MORE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

95I006000Mar 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1986 Nissan Maxima vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

4.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 74 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Nissan Maxima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Nissan Maxima?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Nissan Maxima is related to the fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Nissan Maxima reliable?

The 1986 Nissan Maxima has 74 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 47 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Nissan Maxima problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Nissan Maxima has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Nissan Maxima problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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