1987 Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan Maxima is built around this specific model year and trim lineup, giving you the exact specifications and repair sequences Nissan published for your car instead of a generic stand-in from another year.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- GXE
- SE
Known issues on the 1987 Maxima. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the fuel injection system: fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire, and the campaign addresses affected vehicles by replacing the fuel injectors and related hoses that could leak. Owners have filed 188 complaints for the year and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the fuel injection system for leaks or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1987 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.
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
UPON STARTING ENGINE, THE MOTOR REVVED VERY HIGH THEN THE VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED SMASHING INTO ANOTHER AUTO. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED GOING OVER A
VEHICLE PARKED, PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR, DRIVER HIT A HOUSE. *AK
RELEASED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTED GEAR SELECTOR INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED REARWARD, ACROSS THE STREET, UP (7) STAIRS AND INTO A WOODEN PILLAR OF A HOUSE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK
CONSUMER WAS RIDING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT HEAD-ON, CAUSING THE METAL PART AND THE TRACK OF THE SAFETY BELT TO BREAK, NOT HOLDING THE SHOULDER
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN A STOP POSTION DRIVER TOUCHED THE PEDAL AND VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER. *AK
LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE/INJURIES. *AK
THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING AND IT CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
RECEIVED NOTICE 95I006000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE FOR FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS RECALL REPAIRS. MECHANIC REPLACED OLD CLIPS WITH SAME TYPE OF FUEL INJECTOR CLIPS. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO
Showing the 8 most serious of 188 complaints filed with NHTSA.
