The Lemon Index2007 Nissan Maxima.
The 2007 Nissan Maxima is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 20 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 39, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 mpg combined. The best Nissan Maxima year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 129 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Maxima year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 54K to 120K miles on the car (104 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 73K–123K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 60K–114K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 63K–123K miles
Recalls 1
- steering 2006
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Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 80 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area
- Altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTransmission hose leak2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Front end jiggles or shakes during driving and stopping .
2007 Nissan Maxima owner · NHTSA complaint 10237242
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 39; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Maxima year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Maxima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (25%), steering (20%) and tires (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Maxima get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Maxima problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 54,800 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 85,000 miles, from 104 complaints.
Does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Nissan Maxima cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Maxima year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works