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.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,606 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2007 Nissan Maxima body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2007 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Sep 202014

Maxima

  • 92,240 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag warning light won't turn off. I'm worried it will spontaneously deploy at anytime. It is the opinion of various car wash establishments that roof and hood paint is a common defect on Nissan vehicles, including mini-vans. My car's hood and roof look like I've lived by the sea for years. Truth is that I've always lived inland. There's no reason why my car should look 20 years old!

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 252014

Maxima

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that there was corrosion present and a hole located on the driver side floorboard. The vehicle had been taken to dealer for a diagnosis and stated they would have to eject the driver's seat from the vehicle, weld new medal to cover the hole and put an under coating on the weld new medal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #6

Oct 212014

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
Passengers side front floor pan rusted through as if car is 40 years old. Not only is this a body frame defect but a safety issue. Hundreds of on line forums note the problem is obvious and Nissan refuses to admit design defect. This defect justifies a recall for repair otherwise value of vehicle has been significantly diminished. See: Maxima.org/forums/6th-generation-Maxima-2004-2008/655476-floor-pan-rust-anyone.html.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #5

Jul 012014

Maxima

  • 105,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drivers floor board structure is rusted out, I do not feel safe letting my wife drive this car.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #4

May 012014

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were severely corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 8/22/14

- Evergreen Park , IL, USA

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problem #3

Mar 112014

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
While vehicle was in shop I was alerted to the fact both front boards were rusted through to the ground.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 122014

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 77,000 miles
I took my Nissan in for a routine oil change at pep boys and was immediately notified of rust on the floor boards on both sides of the car. It was brought to my attention that the driver side is becoming a safety issue and can fail at any time due to the severity of the problem. I notified my local Nissan dealership and was given a quote for the repairs. I forwarded said quote to Consumer Affairs at Nissan of North America and was later notified that the manufacture declined any solution to my problem. It has come to my attention that many cars of the same make and model have the same exact issue. It has been reported before both with the NHTSA as well as the BBB. If it is a prevalent problem the manufacturer should take responsibility for the defect and try to repair all issues before people are hurt. The repairs are extensive, labor consuming and expensive.

- Carteret, NJ, USA

problem #1

Oct 232012

Maxima

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that one of the bolts that held the drivers seat corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to put a piece of sheet metal where the rust was located as a temporary remedy. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls and advised the contact to reach out to NHTSA. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.

- Reading, PA, USA

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