1997 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
41 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Nissan Maxima, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 fires.
What owners wrote
Smelled smoke immediatly after starting car turned car off,investigated and saw 3inch flame emitting from alternator no work ever done with alternator in any way shape or form contacted manu. Unresolved as of this time complete failure resulted immediatly.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled however it would restart. This had occurred since the vehicle was purchased. It was taken to a dealer who could not determine the cause of the problem. There have been several repairs to the vehicle including the replacement of three oxygen sensors, the alternator and starter. There was a recall #02v171000 pertaining to the electrical system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 12/15/06.