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1992 Nissan Maxima recalls

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

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1992 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.

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1992 Nissan Maxima recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 1995NHTSA 95V244000747,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary
It is possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.
Consequence
Significant corrosion of the fuel filler tube may result in fuel leaks which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 12, 1994NHTSA 94V00700065,000 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
Consequence
Airbag inflation may occur when it is not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.
Remedy
A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 1992 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
18
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system27
  2. Visibility › Power window devices and controls11
  3. Air bags › Frontal10
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine9
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline9

Other Nissan Maxima years

Other 1992 Nissan models

Most recalled 1992 vehicles

  1. 1992 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
  2. 1992 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
  3. 1992 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  4. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (11 recalls)
  5. 1992 Thomas School Bus (10 recalls)
All of 1992’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1992 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, air bags. 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 1992 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 1992 Nissan Maxima?
110 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.