Model year guide

1989 Nissan Maxima

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Nissan Maxima is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

1989 Nissan Maxima at a glance

Combined19–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Nissan Maxima MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Nissan Maxima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Fuel only$21,125
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Nissan Maxima vehicles on record

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1989 Nissan Maxima — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Nissan Maxima get?

The 1989 Nissan Maxima has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.