1997 NISSAN MAXIMA Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
ABS LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES. THEN SOLID BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR GAVE OFF A STRANGE SMELL. TURNED OFF CAR. PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. 2 HOURS LATER THE POLICE ALERTED US THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE ENGINE BAY WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THEY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. VIDEO OF THE FIRE WAS CAPTURED ON MY RING DOORBELL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA Problem Areas
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
27 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint