Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1997 Nissan Maxima
Car diagnostics for the 1997 Nissan Maxima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Nissan Maxima for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Maxima
For a diagnostic check on your 1997 Nissan Maxima, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Maxima
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your Maxima, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It runs the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Small things that help
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Your move
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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