2007 Nissan Maxima Problems, Recalls & Reliability
169 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Nissan Maxima, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Body & structure leads the reports, typically around 92,620 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2007 Nissan Maxima has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2007 sits among all Maxima years
What owners report
“During a maintence check the dealership reported that the secondary timing chain is making excessive noise. They recommend i replace the secondary timing kit for $1,500 as soon as possible. They also stated drivers floor pan rust and passagner side show sign of going soon they stated nissan had fix…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Maxima
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 135 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 85,708 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,203 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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…
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.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
80 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2007 Nissan Maxima. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2007 Maxima TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Nissan Maxima reliable?
The 2007 Nissan Maxima drew 169 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Maxima problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Nissan Maxima are body & structure (33 complaints), engine (24), and brakes & stability (23).
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Maxima problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Nissan Maxima problems around 85,708 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,203 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2007 Nissan Maxima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.