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2007 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 27% of all 129 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 85,104 miles.

Engine complaints
35
27% of 129
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,104 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Nissan Maxima engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2007, latest May 15, 2023.

2007 Nissan Maxima engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2007Jul 2009Jun 2013Nov 2014Jan 2016Aug 2016Jan 2020
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to May 2023; peak May 2015 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005126 (13%)
  2. 200698 (17%)
  3. 200735 (27%)
  4. 200811 (14%)
  5. 200925 (7%)
  6. 201030 (11%)
  7. 201118 (17%)
  8. 201214 (13%)
  9. 20134 (6%)
  10. 201410 (10%)
  11. 20151 (100%)
  12. 201634 (24%)
  13. 201710 (10%)
  14. 20184 (11%)
  15. 20194 (22%)
  16. 20202 (9%)
  17. 20211 (33%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Maxima have engine problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 85,104 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Maxima has the most engine complaints (126), compared with 35 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Maxima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.