| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 62 repairs.
1997 Nissan Maxima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 199000 mi | Exhaust leak when sold. |
| 196000 mi US $100 |
Power steering belt tensioner broke causing both belts to fall off Crankshaft position sensor |
| 138800 mi US $30 |
Poor gas mileage and a non-CEL engine code. Knock Sensor was determined to be bad. Replacing this sensor improved gas mileage and removed the code. |
| 229000 mi US $50 |
Leaking coolent. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 151000 mi US $80 |
Coil pack 4 misfire. |
| 142300 mi US $150 |
Car failed emissions testing. Knock sensor and O2 sensor were replaced. |
| 261000 mi US $500 |
Replaced MAP sensor. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 182000 mi US $35 |
Ignition coil failed. Replaced myself. Easy fix since computer ididentified fault. The only 2 parts ever to fail in 189000 miles were this coil and belt idler pully (twice). |
| 198000 mi US $250 |
Replaced original radiator, hoses, thermostat, coolant, PS Return hose, and starter (proactive, works but had some hard starting from bad alternator/battery earlier). Radiator had slight leak near top, rest PM. |
| 138000 mi US $250 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets |
| 172000 mi US $682 |
Exhaust system rotted and needed to be replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $500 |
Ignition, tune up |
| 148000 mi US $400 |
vapor canister replaced; also brakes |
| 93620 mi C $150 |
replaced flex pipe |
| 196540 mi C $350 |
Ignition replaced (area where key is inserted) |
| 179000 mi US $115 |
Top radiator tank split at molded rectangle toward passenger side. R&R took about 30 minutes. |
| 136000 mi US $30 |
Replaced ignition switch - switch would occasionally not start engine, even with full key turn. Common problem on 4th gen Maximas. |
| 152520 mi C $240 |
Exhaust system fell off behind the headers. |
| 189720 mi | Given the Maxima's deteriorating condition and the fact that it was seldom used, we decided to scrap it. |
| 163000 mi US $400 |
The Mass Air Flow Sensor needed to be changed drastically. I took to Nissan and another local place and they had no idea how to fix the problem. My mom's boyfriend did it all for me. |
1997 Nissan Maxima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Replaced fuel pump. |
| 119000 mi US $120 |
Also, replaced knock sencor, due to service engine soon light. |
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