2007 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
169
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
The 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA has received a total of 169 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (28 complaints), Air Bags (18 complaints), and Engine (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA, potentially affecting up to 9,506 vehicles.
Recall 06V402000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
| 9,506 vehicles affected
Defect: 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"...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
169 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V402000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB-09-045 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NISSAN: THE SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR IN THE COMBINATION METER IS BLANK WHEN THE GEAR SELECTION IS PARK OR NEUTRAL (P OR N). *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-11-003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NISSAN: COLD START CONTROL IS STORE IN ECM. REPROGRAM ECM IF APPLIES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2002 NISSAN MAXIMA — 278 complaints
- 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA — 249 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA — 1,725 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA — 1,152 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA — 733 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA (current)
- 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA — 99 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA — 460 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA — 399 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA — 138 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA — 137 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints