1997 Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Nissan Maxima, 2% 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.
“Traveling 60 MPH at 12:45 pm on I-95 nb in ma, 2 miles south of exit 8. Clear weather, temperature in mid 60's, smooth asphalt pavement. Sudden loud roaring noise. I thought at first it was some sort of engine failure, blue smoke coming out of rear of car. Next were vibrations and short loss of control of vehicle. I regained control and pulled off to right shoulder. Both sidewalls were disintegrated all the way around, with only a few cords and belts holding the top part of the sidewalls and tread cap to the inner part of the sidewalls on the rim. …”
NHTSA complaint #732699, filed 2000-09“Failures with two different sets of goodyear eagle tires. First failures were cracks on outside of tires next to rim after approx. 29k miles. Goodyear gave some credit and new set of eagles (same size and model) installed in june '99.. In oct. 2001during routine rotation and balance severe cracks next to rim on inside of replacement tires was observed by technician. These tires had approx. 38k miles on them. Car is carefully maintained and tires are always rotated and balanced every 6k miles. (tiresize: 215 55 h16)”
NHTSA complaint #756212, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 141 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
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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