One problem related to differential unit has been reported for the 1997 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The differential spline gear scored from the axle is disengaging from the transmission, causing transmission failure, consumer wants reimbursement for cost of transmission and rental car service.
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems |