One problem related to radiator has been reported for the 1997 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The lower radiator support for the 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima. The lower radiator support supports the radiator, condenser, and the engine support beam. The lower radiator support starts to rust from the inside of the beam and eventually rusts all the way out causing the radiator and the condenser to hang lower and the engine to hang with limited support. Without the lower radiator support, the engine support beam hits off the ground during normal driving.