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 cleaned the terminals and still had issues with starting the vehicle. Additionally, the steering wheel had locked. The contact was unable to unlock the steering wheel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that inserting the key in the ignition switch would not start the vehicle, and the key fob ignition option had also failed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel remained locked. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the residence and was no longer drivable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V402000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The worst 2007 Nissan Maxima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body33
- Brakes24
- Engine24
- Airbags18
- Transmission16
- Acceleration11
- Steering7
- Fuel system6
- Electrical5
- Tires4
- Driver assistance3
- Suspension3
- Locks2
- Visibility2
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan Maxima
ABS 19Airbag light 10Stalling 7Whining noise 7Check engine light 6Jerking 5
Recalls 1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V402000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2007 Nissan Maxima
Defect investigations
Transmission hose leak
This pe was opened for model year (my) 2008 nissan maxima vehicles based on early warning data that the automatic transmission cooler hose may have pinholes and/or cracks resulting in a transmission fluid leak.the leaked fluid can contact the exhaust system and ignite.nissan has shown that the root cause of the pinholes and/or cracks in the hose is excessive stress during the manufacture forming process resulting in hose deformation at loading onto a mandrel, or damage during un-loading.regarding loading stress, nissan states, when excessive stress is applied while loading the hose onto the mandrel, hose deformation (which looks like a bulge) can occur around the bending area.a crack will start to form on the inside of the hose at the area of deformation.regarding unloading stress, nissan states, after the curing process, in some instances the hose stuck to the mandrel tightly and the operator had to apply a significant amount of force to pull the hose from the mandrel.if this operation was performed roughly, the interior of the hose could be damaged by the mandrel edge. Nissan also states, because of the way the hoses received internal damage, a damaged hose was produced as a rare, random event rather than systematically.the transmission hose supplier, cooper standard automotive, implemented process improvements that limit excessive stress on the hose during manufacture. Nissan has shown that this transmission cooler hose was assembled on my 2007 and my 2008 maxima vehicles.nissan redesigned the transmission cooler hose on my 2009 maxima, and the hose is manufactured by a new supplier.nissan has also shown that the leaks mostly occur within the first 2000 miles of service with a severe drop in incidents beyond 2000 miles of service.most leaks have already occurred, and the one fire was minor. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE08045
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Nissan Maxima 81
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA; FLOOR PAN Voluntary Service Campaign ID...
- Expiration Notification
2007 Nissan Maxima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
What 2007 Nissan Maxima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
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 it preventing it from cranking but I am not sure but all I know is I don't have the money to get it towed or fixed now cuz I have already had to pay to get it towed and the shop. Please help me
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 order to operate the vehicle.
When driving the car would loose power and not accelerate. Driving onto on ramp to highway and car would not accelerate and started to loose speed while merging. No lights came on dash or anything. Seems like the car went into limp mode or something.
My wife and I purchased a 2007 nissan maxima from b.m.w auto dallas llc. The vehicle was advertised as having 137,000 miles. Despite other issues with the car, the deciding factor for the purchase was the low miles. After purchase, our mechanic discovered what he described as "shady business" under the hood and recommended we check the VIN through carfax, autocheck, etc. We purchased an autocheck vehicle report and discovered the odometer was rolled back. From 166k in 2016 to 112k in 1018. The dealer did not disclose information that would have impacted price, at a minimum and our overall buying decision. The mileage fraud also impacts the future selling price of the vehicle.
I started my car up on 12/11/2019 and my airbag light came on and has been flashing since with no accident. I'm afraid my airbag will deploy while driving down the road.
Takata recall air bag light continues to stay on , im afraid the airbag is going to explode while im driving. The vehicle was in motion.
It started with the car not going over 40 MPH the first few minutes of driving and then it would be ok. I didn't get check engine light or any warning signs, so I drove it like that for 5 months until the car stopped accelerating, and it won't go over 20 MPH. Still no check engine light. I took it to the dealer and was told the engine timing chain was out along with the transmission. The repair cost was over $8000. A 12 year-old car with 114,000 miles is headed to the junk yard. I was the first and only owner of the car and took really good care of it but sad to see it go so soon.
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Questions about the 2007 Nissan Maxima
Is the 2007 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 1.2 times a typical Maxima model year.
What is the 2007 Nissan Maxima year score?
The 2007 Nissan Maxima scores 68 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Maxima: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
Body and structure, with 33 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles. Next is brakes (24).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Nissan Maxima have the most body problems?
The Nissan Maxima model years with the most body complaints are 2004 (56 complaints), 2007 (33 complaints) and 2005 (25 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Maxima get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Nissan Maxima range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 25 highway.
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