1991 Nissan Maxima Engine
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
Chronological view of owner reports
CONSUMER STATES EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STUDS FAILED. *TT
WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. NLM
VEHICLE ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. AT A FULL STOP VEHICLE ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO DIE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
HAD IT FIXED ONCE BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT NOBLITT AUTO IN DOTHAN AND HE SAID ALMOST EVERY NISSAN V-6 HAS THAT PROBLEM WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING THAT GO INTO THE MANIFOLD CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE PRESSURE. *AK
CONSUMER STATED DEALER HAD TOLD HER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CAMSHAFT SEAL LEAK. ALSO THAT TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLCED. BUT CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
WATER PUMP FAILED.
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Quick Summary
The 1991 Nissan Maxima has 6 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.