1997 Nissan Maxima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Nissan Maxima, 4% of the 102 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The hood fell on my head after lifting it to check fluid levels. The weight of the hood could not be supported by standard equiped hydraulic lift mechanism. I reported the incident to the manufacturer but as of this date no response has been received. I also filled out a quality report sent to me asking how I rated their customer support. I received no response to that report either. What a joke!!”
NHTSA complaint #763325, filed 2002-06“The hood is supposed to be supported by shocks, but they fail after a few years. When it first happened about a year or so ago, the hood slammed down moments after my head was under it. Now, it won't stay up at all. I asked my dealership why they didn't tell me it wouldn't stay up and they said b/c it is a common problem after a few years and they don't rely on it anyway. Seems they should tell their customers that and return to a rod-supported hood. There is a potential for major injury to unaware customers, and the fact that the dealerships know about it (and don't tell) is scary.”
NHTSA complaint #767362, filed 2002-09“While driving the vehicle the automatic trunk opens unexpectedly. If an object was to fly out of the trunk it may cause an accident. Been to dealer for a year, dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824479, filed 1998-06Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Maxima
39 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
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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