This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Nissan Maxima is matched to this exact year and trim, so the specifications, torque values, and repair sequences inside are the ones Nissan published for your car, not a generic figure borrowed from a later Maxima.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- GL
- SE
Known issues on the 1986 Maxima. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the fuel injection system: fuel injectors and related hoses on affected vehicles could leak, and leaking fuel in the engine could result in a fire. The second covers the windshield, where insufficient adhesive thickness between the glass and the body could allow the windshield to dismount in an accident, risking occupant ejection and more serious injury or death. Owners have filed 67 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a fuel injector inspection to a windshield mounting check or a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1986 Maxima.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.
FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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 LA
ADD MORE ADHESIVE TO BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS.
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE M
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE
VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 9:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, DRIVER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER DID NOT RETRACT. SEAT BELT RELEASED AND UNLATCHED DUE TO IMPACT. *AK
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES AND HAS CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FOOT ON BRAKE SHIFTED TO REVERSE, ACCELERATOR STUCK, VEHICLE SURGED REARWARD UP A BRICK WALL. TT
FUEL INJECTOR FIRE.
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A DRIVE-THROUG THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HOOD STARTED SMOKING. THE CONSUMER AS SOON AS SHE SAW THE SMOKE SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF PARKING LOT WHERE SHE HAS SEEN THE VEHICLE ON FIRE
FUEL LINE BROKE/FUEL LEAKED ONTO HOT ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
FUEL INJECTION LINED BURNED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
PARKED ALL DAY; DROVE LESS THAN TWO MILES, WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK FIRE WAS CAUSED DUE TO A FUEL LEAK, RECALL 95I006 DESCRIBES PROBL
Showing the 8 most serious of 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.
