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2007 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2007 Nissan Maxima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Maxima in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

121520 mi

C $400
Change plugs, fix leaky rear valve cover. Reduced leak, but still there. 
Sep 2015

124000 mi

C $138
CVT loud whine. 400km ext. warr left,off to dealer. 1st tech says alternator??? (back2schooltime) 3 more techs check vehicle. Service manager & techs now say engine oil filter. Oil+ Nissan filter, whine completely gone. Next full CVT flush 
Nov 2016

136 mi
Catalytic converter code for one cylinder bank. Read code reset, code reappeared. No change in performance 
Oct 2017

133920 mi
Very noisy and loose timing chains. Chain tensioners have failed. Update November 2017: still driving, just noisy. 
Jul 2018

144460 mi

C $1573
Replace timing chains, guides, tensioners, sprockets, waterpump 
Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jun 2016

146320 mi

C $160
ABS system was activating when it should not, disabling traction control and putting trans into limp mode. Replaced right rear ABS sensor 
Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2015

57000 mi

US $90
Camshaft sensor (Bank 1) 
Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Oct 2014

67700 mi

US $600
Oil pan gasket was leaking along with the oil cooler. Also, air filter, cabin filters and alignment was performed. 
Jul 2015

81700 mi

US $1100
ABS Sensors and Actuator replaced because they were no longer functioning Timing chains were rattling 
Nissan Maxima in Nebraska, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014

98000 mi

US $35
Battery cable connector corroded. 
Nissan Maxima in Arizona, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Feb 2016

140100 mi

US $600
compressor for ac; serpentine and power steering pump belts 
Aug 2016

144000 mi

US $185
My starter does not always engage, I am actually replacing the starter this weekend. I do not see any problems although Maxima's are generally hart to work on without a lift. 
Nissan Maxima in New York, United States
May 2013 - May 2016
Jul 2013

63000 mi

US $120
replaced Nissan battery again. This time bought a Bosch 
Sep 2013

65000 mi

US $50
shop added freon and dye to find a leak. 
Jan 2015

78200 mi
My Maxima has 73k, bought it at 27k. Took to the dealer for engine noise. The problem is the timing chain. Turns out this is a problem area for the 3.5 v6 and Nissan has known this for years. 
May 2016

80000 mi

US $75
oil cooler gasket behind oil filter base replaced, also cooler line to base spliced because of rusting line Whining timing chain never fixed. Shop said it could go another 20k miles before it gets worse. Took $1,500 less for the car because of the whine. 

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2007 Nissan Maxima Repair Histories

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