1997 Nissan Maxima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Nissan Maxima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Nissan Maxima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $19.60 |
1997 Nissan Maxima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Nissan Maxima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (41), engine and engine cooling (12) and air bags (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V171000 | 2002-06-24 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Nissan Maxima: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Nissan Maxima; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 1997 Nissan Maxima in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and air bags; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 11.2 L/100 km combined, so budget about 34 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $19.60. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 425 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the Maxima makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the Maxima answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.60 in fuel.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Nissan Maxima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Nissan Maxima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Nissan Maxima
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Nissan Maxima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Nissan Maxima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Nissan Maxima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.