2007 Nissan Maxima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns 2007 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated the smart key lock on the drivers side door were tampered with which caused the driver and passenger side windows to unlock and roll down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who will replace the switch in the door lock. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint regarding the failure was filed. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10456662, filed 2012-04, 70,000 miles“New hampshire my 2007 Nissan Maxima drivers side door lock will not lock or unlock unless done manually, there are major safety concerns with this ongoing problem, to name a few:1. Having a secure environment is paramount in certain neighborhoods. When locking the doors it's imperative nobody can gain access at will by walking up to the car. If anyone can simply open the door to gain access, carjacking, injury, or even murder is easier. If the doors locked properly this provides a more secure environment for this type of scenario. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384637, filed 2011-02Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Maxima
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
4 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.
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