1988 Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 Nissan Maxima is built for this exact model year and trim, giving you the specifications and repair sequences Nissan actually published for these cars instead of generic figures pulled 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
- GXE
- SE
Known issues on the 1988 Maxima. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the fuel injection system: the fuel injectors and related hoses on affected vehicles could leak fuel in the engine bay, creating a fire risk, and the campaign called for replacing the injectors and hoses. Owners have filed 68 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged for it. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that fuel system are here.
Whether you're chasing a fuel smell under the hood or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1988 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: 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
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT HIT FROM THE REAR THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE . TT
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 30 MPH, HOOD FLEW UP INTO WINDSHEILD AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD, FATAL INJURY *AK
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 30 MPH, HOOD FLEW UP INTO WINDSHEILD AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD, FATAL INJURY *AK
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE, RESULTING IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF VEHICLE.
FUEL INJECTION WAS LEAKING WHICH CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE.
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILED FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM WHICH LEAKED INTO ENGINE, PRIOR REPAIRS WERE DONE TO LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS.
RECALL 95I-006 000 NISSAN/FUEL INGECTION SYSTEM: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. CONSUMER BELIEVED NHTSA RECALL MAYBE WAS THE CAUSE OF FIRE. ASKING NHTSA HE
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THERE WAS SMOKE, WENT HOME TO CHECK, CAR WAS ON FIRE . FIRE WAS A RESULT OF A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTORS. NISSAN DOES NOT WANT TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Showing the 8 most serious of 68 complaints filed with NHTSA.
