1997 Nissan Maxima Reviews - Page 5 of 11

After 2004, the alternator started going out much faster than it should, about every 12-18 months.

I am not sure if this car would make it to, say, from Cleveland, Ohio to Sacramento, California.

The car also seems to sit a little lower than other cars.

Front-driver's side window died 2 years ago.

The factory installed Bose stereo system has died and it must be replaced.

I get great mileage. About 23-27 miles per gallon on the highway.

The cabin is black leather interior. I have a sunroof.

The only thing unsatisfying about this car's interior is the small amount of room. I am 6"4 and when I drive, the steering wheel almost scraped against my knees, even when I adjust it to its highest point. It can be a little annoying sometimes, but overall the car is great.

222k replaced clutch, CV boots, front struts...

225k replaced O2 sensor, spark plugs and cleaned throttle, air filter, fuel filter...

Needs brakes/rotors, motor for power passenger seat & some body work... & check engine light still won't go off, but oh well, it still runs just as good as my 03 Infiniti and I love it!

Still fun, reliable, & durable even after 225k miles! I don't think twice about taking long trips with it. Everything still works... I will always be a Nissan/Infiniti fan.

At 222,000 miles car needed front struts, cv boots, and clutch. During a check up at 224,000 Nissan says car has 2 very minor oil leaks, and needs an O2 sensor (which explains SES light).

Love it. It is so reliable and durable. This car runs just as good as my 2003 Infiniti I35. I drive it daily from Southern VA to Northern VA and car runs like a dream. Its still comfortable and the Bose sound better than my Infiniti. Plan to keep for another 100k or miles.

I feel a slight vibration in the front. I think the alloys have been damaged!Nothing more really in 20K miles, can you believe it?!!!It needs octane 93 or higher.

This is the best car I have ever had (BMW 3,Volvo, Hyundai Elantra)!!!It is comfortable, reliable, power full, great on gas (despite it's V6 engine),stable on the road, maintenance is conditionally cheap for the car of it's class!!!There is a chain instead of timing belt.

Had a new muffler and tailpipe installed from the cat back to the muffler. A little while after the work my SES light came on. Auto shop said the code indicated OS2 failures. Cancelled code, drove car and SES came on again. Replaced two OS2 sensors. Soon after SES back on and now it is the knock sensor. Replaced it. SES back on and now it's the OS2 sensors again. Replaced the other two. SES back on, I surrendered and did nothing. Drove several months and the SES went by it self. Six months pass and the SES is back on. I feel that the tailpipe and muffler work had something to do with this problem, but after reading all the posts I have my doubts now and think that Nissan is to blame.