10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,000 miles

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1997 Nissan Maxima engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 272018

Maxima

  • 138,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS lights flashed on and off several times. Then solid brake light came on. Car gave off a strange smell. Turned off car. Parked car in the street. 2 hours later the police alerted us that the car was on fire. The engine bay was completely engulfed in flames. Fire department was called and they extinguished the fire. Police report was filed. Video of the fire was captured on my ring doorbell.

- N Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 022013

Maxima

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that smoke was emitting from the engine compartment on several occasions. The contact indicated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician indicated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

- Durham, NC, USA

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