1997 Nissan Maxima Body and structure Problems

“Lower radiator support which supports radiator and front engine mount, rusts completely through. Common problem (according to various on-line sources) from 1995-2001 Maxima models driven in the salt belt states. Repair can be extensive to replace entire front radiator engine frame structure. Some shops are replacing rotted section with a piece of angle iron and drilling holes to remount front engine mount.”

“Dt: consumer's daughter is unable to drive vehicle due to fact that vehicle wasi not designed properly, vehcile does not comfortably fit a person of at least 6 foot tall, consumer believes there should be a warning label advising persons of at least 6 foot in height not to purchase this vehicle, vehicle is un-safe to drive for a person of this height to drive.”

“While I was checking washer fluid under the hood, the hood slammed down on my hand causing severe injury which required emergency room treatment : x-rays, ten stitches to one finger, abrasions and concussions. I needed a tetnus shot, antibiotics, pain killers and hand was splinted. I called the dealer and he said it was a common failure and the men in his shop are required to use a rod to support the hood because of known failures. My car did not come equipped with a rod to support the hood. Their are no caution signs on the auto nor in the vehicles manual.”

“Vehicle damaged at Nissan service. While vehicle was being serviced for a wheel alignment and an oil change, a service employee damaged the front bumper. After noticing the damage two days later, consumer returned the vehicle to the service dept. Once there, the assistant service manager made arrangements for the repairs to be made by their sub contractor. While in the care of the sub contractors, the driver side mirror was stolen. The assistant service manager rectified that problem also.”