MYRModel Year Report

2007 Nissan Maxima

● Typical for this model
2007 Nissan Maxima
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:20.500Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
129
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2007: 129 complaints 2007 129 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1985: 54 complaints 1985 1986: 63 complaints 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 110 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 113 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 1,425 complaints 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2007: 129 complaints 2007 129 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 142 complaints 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaint
1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 1985: 54 complaints 1986: 63 complaints 1986 1987: 178 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 110 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 152 complaints 1996: 96 complaints 1996 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 113 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 2000: 360 complaints 2000 2001: 172 complaints 2002: 205 complaints 2002 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 1,425 complaints 2004 2005: 948 complaints 2006: 576 complaints 2007: 129 complaints 2007 129 2008: 79 complaints 2009: 339 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 2011: 106 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 142 complaints 2016 2017: 106 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint

2007: 129 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19824
19835
198430
198554
198663
1987178
198860
198964
1990106
199177
1992110
199378
199489
1995152
199696
1997102
1998113
1999165
2000360
2001172
2002205
2003206
20041,425
2005948
2006576
2007129
200879
2009339
2010275
2011106
2012107
201362
201496
20151
2016142
2017106
201836
201918
202021
20213
20225
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

26% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

Service brakes

19% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-23

Engine

14% · 18 reports
FIRE
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On April 3, 2016 I started my 2007 Nissan Maxima which the engine shook then stalled after running for about 3 seconds. Had it towed to a local Nissan dealer which informed me that the timing jump and bent valves now needing a new engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-13

Air bags

14% · 18 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Driver side airbags deployed after driver side door was shut while parked in driveway. Terrible shaking when going 60MPH and especially bad when brakes are applied, which then cause a hard jerk or pull to the right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-30

Tl ' the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger side door of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed head on into a parked vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-23

Power train

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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I had to replace my transmission jan 2018 with no assistance from Nissan. Not even a break on replacement pricing. 2007 Maxima with 78000 not driven hard or on the highway for very long until 2 years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-12

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-12-18Steering06V402000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-07-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-10-24 Transmission hose leak

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Nissan Maxima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V402000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Nissan Maxima is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.