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2007 Nissan Maxima Air bags Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
14%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
98,240miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 14% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,240 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Nothing but problems with 07 Maxima we bought, later repossessed. The steering wheel and the whole front of the car would shake uncontrollably especially when brakes were used. Also wheels (not factory but they were on there when purchased, but asked to replace but never happened) were noticeably bent. And lastly, the front and side airbags deployed after shutting my drivers side door causing my arm to be burned.”

NHTSA complaint #10876634, filed 2016-06, 100,000 miles

“Airbag warning light won't turn off. I'm worried it will spontaneously deploy at anytime. It is the opinion of various car wash establishments that roof and hood paint is a common defect on Nissan vehicles, including mini-vans. My car's hood and roof look like I've lived by the sea for years. Truth is that I've always lived inland. There's no reason why my car should look 20 years old!”

NHTSA complaint #10659150, filed 2014-11, 92,240 miles

“Driver side airbags deployed after driver side door was shut while parked in driveway. Terrible shaking when going 60mph and especially bad when brakes are applied, which then cause a hard jerk or pull to the right. Wheels were all four bent at the time I purchased the car, but dealer never fixed one thing I listed and he agreed to fix or attempted to fix before the sale. Car was repossessed months later and resold at private auction. The new owners need to be aware of the airbags that are missing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10948440, filed 2017-01, 100,000 miles

“The airbag sensor for the front passenger is faulty in my 2007 Nissan Maxima. The light is always flashing in the dash board. I noticed Nissan had this problem on other vehicles, but my Maxima was not listed in the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10694998, filed 2015-03, 129,000 miles

“Airbag warning light malfunction about 123,500 miles on my Nissan Maxima 2007. I am no longer a happy Nissan owner, I will never purchase a Nissan again. I've had my catalyst converter fail on me nothing, but a money pit.”

NHTSA complaint #10639451, filed 2014-09, 123,500 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202029%
201813%
20171817%
20161410%
20142425%
20131626%
20122725%
20112322%
2010155%
20094313%
20082329%
20071814%
2006132%
200591%
2004131%
20033517%
20022914%
20012917%
2000236%
19991811%
19982421%
19971010%
19961617%
19952516%
199467%
19931215%
19921110%
199111%
199011%

Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Maxima

Body and structure
33 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Maxima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology