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1984 Nissan Maxima GL Sedan Auto

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1984 Nissan Maxima – side Unverified
Photo: 1983 Datsun Maxima, right side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Datsun Maxima (1984) (1984–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1983 Datsun Maxima, right side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1983 Datsun Maxima, left front side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Nissan Maxima GL Sedan Auto is a 120-hp 2.4-liter inline-6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,399 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 120 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 134 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,399 ($35,656 *)
Engine
Engine TypeL24E 2.4L SOHC inline-6, gasoline (Nissan Maxima)
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower120 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque134 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Suspension
Front SuspensionFully independent front suspension (sedan); leaf-sprung live rear axle (wagon)
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume10 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan MAXIMA.

30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan MAXIMA

Owner Complaints

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan MAXIMA (4 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System23
Gasoline23
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1
Hydraulic1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 16, 2009 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA SHE STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS FAILED WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES SHE WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE…”
Feb 6, 2002 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“ODOR OF GASOLINE DEVELOPED, LEAKY FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSED BY FAULTY O-RING SEALS. 84 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.”
Jul 25, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TWO OF THE SIX FUEL INJECTORS APPEAR WET AND SMELL OF GASOLINE. I BELIEVE THEY ARE LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS. THE CAR ACCELERATES POORLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95I006000 COVERED 686,649 NISSAN…”
Dec 29, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THREE OR FOUR INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS ON THE ENGINE. HEAVY FUMES ARE NOTICED AROUND CAR . FUMES ARE ALSO ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK”
Aug 30, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTORS WHICH IS LEAKING DOWN ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK”

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 1984 NISSAN MAXIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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