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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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,220
- Average Mileage:
- 110,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 9 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace tensioner and guide (4 reports)
- install new engine (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought a 2007 Nissan with the back pay from disability. I wanted to get a car that would last me the rest of my life. I spent 10,000 for it. Now 3 1/2 years later I have no car, I don't have 1,000's of dollars to fix it. So I am without a car and no way to get one. I will never buy another Nissan. I will tell every one I know not to buy one. also the timing chain is what the problem is. No mechanic around where we live will touch it. They say it's too big of a job and that it would be easier to put in a new motor. 1,000's of dollars again. Don't know what I'm going to do.
- emmons wanda , Bridgeport, US