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2007 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 129 owner complaints about the 2007 Nissan Maxima, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Nissan Maxima has problems
129 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Structure
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
18Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
12Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
11Vehicle speed control
10Service brakes
7Steering
6Engine and engine cooling
2913 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 33 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 3 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 29 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
93kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 structure complaints. 61% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles17under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Maxima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maxima median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Nissan Maxima safety ratings
2007 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Nissan Maxima, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSMISSION HOSE LEAKNo recall
In owners' words
What Maxima owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR PANEL WAS ROTTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
THE FLOOR BOARDS ON M/V ARE ROTTING. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE, NISSAN HAS BEEN AWARE AND NEVER TOLD THE BUYING PUBLIC. PLEASE FORCE A RECALL TO FIX ISSUE. MY NISSAN ONLY HAS 54K FOR MILEAGE AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE AS A RESULT OF HAVING STRUTS AND BREAK WORK DONE TO THE CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK. THE LOCAL DEALER (DON DAVIS NISSAN 1320 I-20 FRONTAGE ROAD, ARLINGTON, TX 76018) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
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