Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Nissan Maxima

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 169 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V402000

Steering: column locking: anti-theft device

Component
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
9,506
Reported to NHTSA
2006-10-23
Owners notified
2006-12-18

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body2892,240 mi
Air bags1898,240 mi
Engine1884,500 mi
Power train13114,000 mi
Service brakes1093,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1047,900 mi
Vehicle speed control1090,000 mi
Unknown or other8100,000 mi
Steering550,000 mi
Electrical system490,000 mi
Structure4116,000 mi
Tires419,900 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3129,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling32,624 mi
Power train: automatic transmission349,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system244,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline236,121 mi
Fuel/propulsion system222,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages270,000 mi
Service brakes, electric223,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip254,000 mi
Suspension: front230,932 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system19,801 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring169,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm169,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields175,500 mi
Suspension: front: hub169,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1147,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1125,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1206,000 mi
Wheels1129,000 mi

The 2006 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.