1990 Nissan Maxima SE MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Nissan Maxima GXE in Autumn Brown Pearl, front right, 08-13-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990-1992 Nissan Maxima (J30) M sedan 01 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Nissan Maxima GXE in Autumn Brown Pearl, rear left, 08-13-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '89-'91 Nissan Maxima -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Nissan Maxima SE MT is a 160-hp 3.0-liter V6 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,149 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 160 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 182 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 187.6 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,149 ($47,616 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VG30E 3.0L SOHC 12-valve V6 (same as GXE this generation range) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Front disc brakes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.6 in |
| Width | 69.3 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Nissan Maxima SE MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan MAXIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Dec 15, 1995 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA campaign 95V244000
107 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan MAXIMA
Owner Complaints
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan MAXIMA (7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 33 |
| Gasoline | 33 |
| Visibility | 18 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
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 1990 NISSAN MAXIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.