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2007 Nissan Maxima Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 3.7× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
129Complaints
1Recalls
4Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (21.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure:body complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body28 · 21.7%not available
Air Bags18 · 14%not available
Engine18 · 14%not available
Power Train13 · 10.1%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10 · 7.8%not available
Vehicle Speed Control10 · 7.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY28 · 21.7%
AIR BAGS18 · 14%
ENGINE18 · 14%
POWER TRAIN13 · 10.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10 · 7.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 7.8%
SERVICE BRAKES10 · 7.8%
Unspecified / other8 · 6.2%
STEERING5 · 3.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 129 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device

NHTSA campaign 06V402000 · 2006 · reported 10/23/2006

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE…”NHTSA complaint 11031666 — filed 10/04/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“THE FLOOR BOARDS ON M/V ARE ROTTING. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE, NISSAN HAS BEEN AWARE AND NEVER TOLD THE BUYING PUBLIC. PLEASE FORCE A…”NHTSA complaint 11024573 — filed 09/20/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK. THE LOCAL DEALER (DON DAVIS NISSAN 1320 I-20 FRONTAGE…”NHTSA complaint 11014282 — filed 08/10/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Maxima?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 28 of 129 NHTSA complaints (21.7%), followed by air bags (18), engine (18), power train (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have?

129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 06V402000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2007 Nissan Maxima's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.