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1982 Datsun Maxima GL Wagon Auto

The 1982 Datsun Maxima GL Wagon Auto is a 120-hp 2.4-liter inline-6 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,054 MSRP.

It makes 120 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 134 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,054 ($40,596 *)
Engine
Engine TypeL24E 2.4L SOHC inline-6, gasoline (Datsun Maxima)
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower120 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque134 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic (gas engine)
Suspension
Front SuspensionFully independent front suspension (sedan); leaf-sprung live rear axle (wagon)
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun MAXIMA.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun MAXIMA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun MAXIMA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 15, 1997 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 DATSUN MAXIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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