2007 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 13th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (33 complaints, 26%), typically at around 92,620 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 129owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 33 | 26% | 92,620 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 14% | 98,240 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 14% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 12% | 90,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 9% | 53,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 9% | 94,235 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 8% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5% | 26,901 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 19,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 36,121 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 71,100 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 206,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Nissan Maxima recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with an 'intelligent key' fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.
Risk: If the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission hose leak (PE08045) — opened Jul 23, 2008, closed Oct 24, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle would start after several attempts. The contact stated that he opened the hood and checked the battery and became aware that both battery terminals were corroded. The contact…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed. The vehicle jerked and then stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the…
Front driver and passenger side rust and corrosion under the car
I'm not sure what happened but all I know is my turns over but will not start. It has new battery, new alternator, both camshaft position sensors replaced. It has been at the mechanic shop for 2 weeks and they can't figure out the program. I have heard that the security system may have locked up on…
The intelligent key is not being recognized by the vehicle. Acts as if the key is not within the reading range. This causes the doors to stay locked/unlocked when using the fob. Also, the ignition will not turn even though the fob is in the car. The actual key has to be removed from the fob in…
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 104 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2007 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.