1995 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 11th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (25 complaints, 16%), typically at around 138,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 5 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 152owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 16% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 14% | 11,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 20 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 13% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 10% | 159,904 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 5% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | 78,890 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 4% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Nissan Maxima.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat track (EA95032) — opened Oct 31, 1995, closed Feb 28, 1997.
- Seat tracks (PE95038) — opened Jun 20, 1995, closed Oct 31, 1995.
- Ft seat latch mechanism failure (DP95002) — opened Jun 8, 1995, closed Jun 20, 1995.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. *tr
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. *tr
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.
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…
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…
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 104 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Maxima?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.