What's New for 1992 Nissan Maxima
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1992
The Maxima gets an available driver airbag and a bigger engine for the SE. The SE's new engine is a DOHC, 190-horsepower V6. Unfortunately, the SE loses its standard sunroof. All Maximas receive a new grille and taillights for 1992. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1992 Nissan Maxima Reliability Rating
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Engine Control (ECCS) Relay, the Fuel Injectors and the Variable Timing Control (VTC) Intake Camshaft Sprockets (VE30DE engines ony), and a periodic problem is failure of the Crank Angle Sensor. Failure of the ECCS Relay or the Crank Angle Sensor will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the ECCS Relay is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $124.54 each (Black Injectors) or $133.25 each (Blue Injectors) for parts (total of 6) and $143.00 for labor.The cost to repair the VTC Intake Camshaft Sprockets is estimated at $30.80 each for parts (total of 2) and $390.00 (one bank) or $552.50 (both banks) for labor.The cost to repair the Crank Angle Sensor is estimated at $492.06 for parts and $52.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The cost to repair the ECU is estimated at $693.58 for parts and $32.50 for labor.This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant may be possible; however, Nissan has not released any information on retrofitting at this time.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Vehicle Speed Sensor and the Speedometer (analog). The cost to repair the Vehicle Speed Sensor is estimated at $94.23 (Manual Transmission) or $97.16 (Automatic Transmission) for parts and $32.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Speedometer is estimated at $171.26 for parts and $84.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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