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.
9.0
really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
83,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
battery went low - all systems started working improperly (1 reports)
After a 5 minute visit to this dealership - the mechanics managed to 'Fix' my car so that I would need to have thousands of dollars of service on it. First they told me I had to purchase a Nissan battery - then I would need my dashboard replaced and a new sunroof motor and switches and they would have to keep my car for almost 6 months before they could find a gas gauge/odometer suitable for my car. This all because my battery was failing and I was driving when it happened.
Drove right into Sears - and replaced the battery with the top of their line. Little did I know that the sunroof, systems indicators, gas gauge to mention a few things - all stopped working. What did they say... "you needed to purchase a Nissan Battery".. my response - Nissan does not make batteries, and I was on the road when this happened and this is general maintenance of my vehicle. Then they said to bring it in - the first thing they told me was it was "out of warranty" - any excuse - then they said the whole dashboard has to come out and be replaced...
If you look on the internet - there are thousands of people that are suffering from the same problem - Nissan needs a recall - mind you - all because the battery was replaced... Well Nissan - you need a recall - because everyone replaces their own battery - recall all the years that cause problems with battery removal.
Then the dealership called me one day to offer me a $9.98 oil change. After it was done - they charged me more than $35.00 - they knew I was there for the special oil change - and what did the Manager say when I checked the amount on my bill was "well, you were supposed to tell your service man why you were here, and what we offered". Remember - I walked into service and they knew I was expected and for what - they are liars and cheats. When I called back the manager - he told me he would give me a $30 credit on my account. Now, they will not even return my calls, not even for parts information.
No, I would never go back there again - never buy a Nissan again (I've had 5 Nissans, 3 Maxima's) and I will tell everyone one I know to go down the block to Bill Tyson Automotive in Royal Palm Beach instead. 561-753-6122 - they will help you and they are honest people.
Bill Tyson Automotive undid the damage in just a few moments - and I now have a great place to go for my 2007 Nissan Maxima SE -
and I can trust them too.
I bought this car 12/8/12 and it has been a nightmare since I made the purchase. I only driven the car a week since I made the purchase, I haven even made my first payment. I have a real bad feeling about this car, this is the third time I have taken back for service and each time they keep the car for weeks. Can someone tell me what to do with this kind of situation?
- Roberto V.,
Port Saint Lucie, FL, US
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After a 5 minute visit to this dealership - the mechanics managed to 'Fix' my car so that I would need to have thousands of dollars of service on it. First they told me I had to purchase a Nissan battery - then I would need my dashboard replaced and a new sunroof motor and switches and they would have to keep my car for almost 6 months before they could find a gas gauge/odometer suitable for my car. This all because my battery was failing and I was driving when it happened.
Drove right into Sears - and replaced the battery with the top of their line. Little did I know that the sunroof, systems indicators, gas gauge to mention a few things - all stopped working. What did they say... "you needed to purchase a Nissan Battery".. my response - Nissan does not make batteries, and I was on the road when this happened and this is general maintenance of my vehicle. Then they said to bring it in - the first thing they told me was it was "out of warranty" - any excuse - then they said the whole dashboard has to come out and be replaced...
If you look on the internet - there are thousands of people that are suffering from the same problem - Nissan needs a recall - mind you - all because the battery was replaced... Well Nissan - you need a recall - because everyone replaces their own battery - recall all the years that cause problems with battery removal.
Then the dealership called me one day to offer me a $9.98 oil change. After it was done - they charged me more than $35.00 - they knew I was there for the special oil change - and what did the Manager say when I checked the amount on my bill was "well, you were supposed to tell your service man why you were here, and what we offered". Remember - I walked into service and they knew I was expected and for what - they are liars and cheats. When I called back the manager - he told me he would give me a $30 credit on my account. Now, they will not even return my calls, not even for parts information.
No, I would never go back there again - never buy a Nissan again (I've had 5 Nissans, 3 Maxima's) and I will tell everyone one I know to go down the block to Bill Tyson Automotive in Royal Palm Beach instead. 561-753-6122 - they will help you and they are honest people.
Bill Tyson Automotive undid the damage in just a few moments - and I now have a great place to go for my 2007 Nissan Maxima SE - and I can trust them too.
Thanks guys - your the best!!!!
- firstyankeefan, West Palm Beach, FL, US