1997 Nissan Maxima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I needed to replace a muffler on my 1997 Nissan Maxima. On 092209 I took my Maxima to a muffler shop, the mechanic noticed a very strong rawfuel smell. He said he could not use a flame torch due to a possible explosion. He replaced the muffler by hand and told me to have the fuel system inspected because this could be a dangerous situation. On 092609 I had the fuel system inspected by an independent mechanic, he discovered that fumes and possibly gas were escaping from the fuel filler neck and tube because of corrosion within the wheel base. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285327, filed 2009-09, 93,000 miles“Faulty part seems to be the vent control valve to the evap canister, but odb-ii results in many faulty codes. Dealer wants to replace the whole system (approx. $500.00) seems to be a common problem on this car according to the dealer. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769313”
NHTSA complaint #10007158, filed 2002-11, 70,000 miles“While shifting gears the vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and it was taken to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the electronic fuel injection harness needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109208, filed 2005-01“There was a strong fuel smell that entered the vehicle through the vents. The heavy gas smell would fill the vehicle while driving, and without A/C on. The repair shop could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10008978, filed 2003-02Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 21 | 24% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 26 | 24% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 36 | 34% |
| 1989 | 21 | 34% |
| 1988 | 28 | 47% |
| 1987 | 101 | 57% |
| 1986 | 36 | 60% |
| 1985 | 33 | 61% |
| 1984 | 24 | 80% |
| 1983 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Maxima
39 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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