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2007 Nissan Maxima Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2007 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 129 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Nissan Maxima, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Nissan Maxima owner complaints

Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Maxima, describing incidents dated December 23, 2006 to May 12, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 33 complaints
  • Engine 24 complaints
  • Service Brakes 24 complaints
  • Air Bags 18 complaints
  • Power Train 16 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints

Of the 129 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 129 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11531461 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11522031 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11456774 · Filed

    Front driver and passenger side rust and corrosion under the car

Read all 129 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 Nissan Maxima in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

STEERING WHEEL LOCK INTELLIGENT KEY/FMVSS 114

NHTSA #06V402000 · Steering — Column Locking — Anti-Theft Device · NHTSA notice

Reported October 23, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 9,506 vehicles

Nissan campaign PB026 · Owners notified December 18, 2006 · Vehicles built May 25, 2006 – July 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

NISSAN RECALL NO. PB026.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Nissan Maxima at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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