1992 Nissan Maxima SE from North America - Comments

2000 Maxima, 58,000 miles. The 1st time this happened I got the mass air flow cleaned, which worked for about a year, then I replaced the O2 sensor, that worked for 6 months, recently my car would idle at about 300rpm, so I would put it in neutral and it would go up to 500rpm, now my car dies before I come to a complete stop. I read up on the problem a lot and now I'm replacing the mass air flow, flushing the fuel injection hoses, changing the fuel filter, and the plugs. So, I hope that will help. I wish Nissan was able to help us. Good luck to you all. JB.

I own a 92 DOHC Maxima. I paid 1200 USD. But after some "this should solve it" - repairs, my car has become more like a stepchild rather than a good ride for a cheap price. I too have this problem and while others have come and gone, the stalling remains. Thinking back, rain doesn't help matters for me either, and sometimes I also smell gas. I will try 02 sensor and fuel filter. As long as she runs good, I can live with the occasional crazy rpm reading or sluggish pick up. I thought it was just me. I just hope my trans isn't losing precious mileage life due to this because it feels like it, and that is when my stepchild will have to leave home.

O2 sensors are batteries. They are a maintenace item on all makes of cars. I check them as I would a spark plug. If they're working, they'll be clean, if they fail, most computers go into a fail safe mode, which means they run rich, resulting in a "carboned up" appearance, and obviously poor fuel economy.

I just got back from the mechanic. I have a 1992 ge automatic almost 150,000 miles. Exact same problems/symptoms as mentioned above. They did the computer scan and found that it was the mass flow sensor. Replaced for $340 USD. The mechanic gave a general look over and said the car looks exceptionally good otherwise. Hoses, plugs, etc. I will cross my fingers, I only need this car to last one year.

I have a 92 Nissan Maxima that is hesitating when being started. I have replaced the alternator and had the battery checked. Any suggestions on where to go next. I am a poor college student with no money and am praying for a small fix.

I have 92 Maxima-SE and have similar problem, intermittent loss of power just for brief time (15 to 20 sec at the most). Problem happens more during wet weather. When it happens tachometer needle jumps back and forth between very high rpms and about 2000 rpms. Took to couple of mechanics and could not find anything wrong. Dealer quoting about $1000.00 even before seeing my car and I am not willing to pay that amount. I have been driving this car under this condition for more than 3 years. Other than this it runs great. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Okay, so I was the guy who posted the last comment on this thread. I claimed to have fixed the problem "once and for all." So let me quality what happened after I posted "The Answer."

So the car was running fine (better than ever) for about 6 months, then the problem started coming back. My mechanic friend Brady thinks this is because I accidentally dropped the knock or "detonation" sensor when I was pulling it out of the box to install it.

But the problem was never as bad as it was before we worked on it. In fact, I let it sit for a month and when I started it up again it ran pretty damn good. It still has symptoms of the original problem, but it certainly more driveable. I ended up selling the car about 4 months ago.

Brady requested that I ask people not to call him anymore. He was getting several calls a week and its driving him nuts. Thanks and Aloha.

Marcus Busekrus.