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1997 Nissan Maxima

Ownership intelligence · Midsize Cars · Premium Gasoline
70
Good
Consider
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 77
Longevity 76
Maintenance 77
Depreciation 76
Performance 54
Efficiency 37

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1997 Nissan Maxima reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1997 Nissan Maxima's reliability 77/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 70/100 (Good).

How long will a 1997 Nissan Maxima last?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Nissan Maxima's longevity 76/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1997 Nissan Maxima?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Nissan Maxima on maintenance 77/100 and depreciation 76/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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