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US recalls (1)
Steering: column locking, anti-theft device
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 'INTELLIGENT KEY' FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2006-10-19 · campaign 2006-271 · 135 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The steering wheel lock may engage with the ignition in the "OFF" position, even if the transmission is out of the "PARK" position. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the steering wheel lock assembly.
Owner complaints (129)
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Maxima (4 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 33 | |
| Air bags | 18 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Power train | 16 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2007 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2007 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.