The service and repair manual for the 1990 Nissan Maxima — the 3.0L V6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 138 complaints · 19 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- General Information 1,381
- Accessories & Equipment 326
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 204
- Body & Frame 162
- Maintenance 65
- Brakes 128
- Restraints 36
- Steering 72
- Electrical 139
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 155
- Transmission 136
- Engine Performance 559
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Maxima
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 138 complaints and Nissan has issued 19 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1990 Maxima problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 Maxima, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1990 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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