2007 nissan maxima has issue with ABS engaging causing transmission to go into a limp/safe mode which does not allow you to accelerate even when gas pedal is floored. On left turn almost t-bone because of this defect which is well documented since 2004. Vehicle was in motion on roadway 45 MPH. Recall needed people are going to get killed if they haven't already.
2007 Nissan Maxima: ABS light or ABS activating
19 of the 129 complaints about the 2007 Nissan Maxima describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,500
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
My ABS/traction control system failed. Due to the system failing the vehicle transmission malfunctions. This happened while I was driving on the highway traveling at the recommended speed. Due to the ABS/traction control system failing my vehicle decelerated quickly causing a unsafe environment for me, my passenger and the vehicles behind me. Fortunately the vehicles behind me was at a safe distance and no accident was caused. I had to have the vehicle towed to safe location because this malfunction causes the transmission to not shift from a low gear. This problem with my vehicle is unsafe and I have just found that it is a common problem. Yet there has been no responsible action taken by nissan. Please investigate this issue.
Abs sensor problems . Vehicle will not accelerate.
I was driving north on e I-94 at the posted speed when the call started to slow down and would not accelerate past 40 miles per hour. The sluggish speed continued off and on until I reached my destination. On my return trip home, the multitude of lights came on during the drive (tcs off, brake, ABS, slip) and the car would periodically go between sluggish and regular speed. When I took it to the dealership, the car was diagnosed with have a bad ABS actuator and one bad speed sensor, total cost of repairs about $2400. From what I've read, this is a recurring nissan problem across models and should be recalled. It is unconscionable that we should be have to pay for a company mistake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ABS actuator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 54,763. *tr updated 3/27/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan maxima. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle decreased acceleration to 20 MPH without warning and despite that the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle has no power between 20-45 MPH. Abs, slip, tcs off and brake lights are now on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the rr and lr ABS sensor failed, hub assemblies needed to be replace and the ABS actuator now needs replacement at a near total cost of $3300. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was available. The failure occurred at mileages 63,270.
Abs, slip, tcs & brake lights came on suddenly while taking off and there was excessive vibration. As a result, there was (and still is) a total loss of ABS & tcs systems.. Engines revs high & surges while taking 1/4 mile to reach 40mph. Diagnostic states that there are problems with the ABS actuator, speed sensors & wheel hub. &2,858.65 to repair. Given the lack of acceleration reliability as well as the loss of braking & traction systems, this is a serious safety issue.
I was driving my children to daycare this morning when I noticed my brakes making a funny noise and sound. I could hear a clicking sound from the front, drivers side wheel, and the car began to shake as I tried to come to a stop. I immediately took the car to my local nissan dealership where they told me the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. At a cost of $1,600. After doing my own online research I found that there are hundreds of maxima owners out there with the same problem. This has got to be a nissan defect. Its terrible that nissan can put out a bad product and make the consumer cover the cost out of pocket!
Car ABS system has failed with only 19400 miles..warranty is 5 years, car is 6 years old.. Repair is $2500.. Contacted nissan and got no consideration for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan maxima. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle decreased acceleration to 20 MPH without warning and despite that the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the ABS sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 36,300.
Buenos dias todo enpeso con los rodamientos traceros fuero comprados en la nissan ,la liuz de tsc,ABS,slip se prendieron,la nissan me comento que el sensor traceros derecho ,no estaba funcionado ,see sensor f renplasodo con in sensor nuevo de la nissan ,el carro de pronto a unas 65 millas los RPM se caen ,causando,una dismicion en velocida cosiderable ,la nissan dice que see problema es causado por ice conditions,last time I check there's no ice in florida ,there inconprehensiv there have no interests on coustumer safety or satisfaction all they whant is to over charge de costumers and the fix only last for a few moths any ways ,there's thousands of coustumers not happy whit this situation ,I all most kill my self , my wife, an my baby boy and have of the people, that ware back of me I have my car park I hope that take this matters to the proper authority nissan has a problem whit rear hub disaing and ABS sensor causing hard shift ,car not selecting proper gear diceleration , I hope that no one has to die before this company is hold responsible for having a mager recoll and not talling there coustumers so they make a buck on repairs thank please fill free to give a call ,next step for me will be to go after nissan my self an make the matter public I bed that half the maximal owner will be for ever in if gratitude. ,thank u.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan maxima. While the contact was driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 30 MPH and when the brakes were applied there was excessive vibration. In addition, the ABS and traction control system warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact was able to continue driving cautiously to his residence and upon arrival the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the ABS actuator and both rear brake sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken an independent mechanic; however they advised for that type of repair the vehicle be taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 01/30/12
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2007 Nissan Maxima abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
19 of 129 owner complaints about the 2007 Nissan Maxima (15%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,500 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Nissan Maxima
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