Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking from under the hood on several occasions. The contact indicated the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who indicated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Car stalls without warning. It may run fine for several weeks, then suddenly stall. This has caused near-accidents, as engine suddenly fails to respond in situations where acceleration is required; passing, merging, crossing intersections. Dealer diagnosed as short in egi harness. Read details...
In the beginning I noticed it took me a couple times to start vehicle and it would loose power at certain stops or when I slowed down or came to a stop. And as time I felt it jerk and pull at times when I was not driving too fast this continued and then it was one day that it does not want to Read details...