1997 Nissan Maxima recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1997 Nissan Maxima. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
161K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 0
Most recent filing
Jun 24, 2002
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Electrical System 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jun 24, 2002Safety1997–1998 Infiniti I30, 1997–1998 Infiniti Q45, 1997–1998 Nissan Maxima — Electrical System
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.
02V171000 · 161K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.