Does the 1985 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Nissan Maxima recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Nissan Maxima?

54 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Nissan Maxima recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Nissan Maxima. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Nissan been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1985 Nissan Maxima recalls, newest first

July 16, 1986NHTSA 86V09600033,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Add more adhesive to bottom of front windshield glass.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 38
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system36
Gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors15
Gasoline › Fuel injection system12
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood6
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline6

Other 1985 Nissan models

Questions

Does the 1985 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Nissan Maxima recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Nissan Maxima?: 54 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.