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.
Loss of power at 40mph. Brakes making a buzzing noise when applied. Press the gas, no acceleration. 40mph @ 6k RPM. Nissan wants 4k to fix possible speed sensor/ABS Module issues. No thanks. I take it to my mechanic. My mechanic first replaced the rear sensors $600. Problem not fixed. Then they replaced the rear sensors. Another $600. Problem not fixed. My mechanic tells me to take it to Nissan, which is the last thing I want to do.
I take it to mechanic #2. He tells me that the two rear hubs need replacing. Something about the speed of both rear wheels need to be within three mph's of each other. $1300 later and $2500 total, the car runs. I am listing on Craigslist as we speak. What a nightmare. This 2007 was my fourth and last Maxima.
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Loss of power at 40mph. Brakes making a buzzing noise when applied. Press the gas, no acceleration. 40mph @ 6k RPM. Nissan wants 4k to fix possible speed sensor/ABS Module issues. No thanks. I take it to my mechanic. My mechanic first replaced the rear sensors $600. Problem not fixed. Then they replaced the rear sensors. Another $600. Problem not fixed. My mechanic tells me to take it to Nissan, which is the last thing I want to do.
I take it to mechanic #2. He tells me that the two rear hubs need replacing. Something about the speed of both rear wheels need to be within three mph's of each other. $1300 later and $2500 total, the car runs. I am listing on Craigslist as we speak. What a nightmare. This 2007 was my fourth and last Maxima.
- Carlos B., Aliquippa, PA, US