CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Nissan Maxima has a significant trend of timing chain problems, which can ruin the engine.
Nissan used an "interference" design where the valves pop out into the path of the cylinder heads. Normally the timing chain keeps the valves opening at all the right times, but when Nissan's timing chain breaks or "jumps time", the cylinder heads smash into open valves & cause thousands of dollars of engine damage in one very quick & surprisingly unimpressive "PPPRRRRING!" sound.
Nissan Maximas from 2004-2006 have a widespread transmission defect, but judging from our complaint data, Nissan managed to fix the transmission problem for the 2007 model. The engine timing chain problems are a serious concern though.
2007 Maxima that has a well-maintained engine with an oil change every 2000 miles (because I know they consume oil) smokes on start up and while on idle. This is not worth it. Nissan knows about this issue for years and they just don't care. I've been a Nissan fan for years but this is the last one!!
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2007 Maxima that has a well-maintained engine with an oil change every 2000 miles (because I know they consume oil) smokes on start up and while on idle. This is not worth it. Nissan knows about this issue for years and they just don't care. I've been a Nissan fan for years but this is the last one!!
- Brayan F., Miami, US