2007 Nissan Maxima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Nissan Maxima, 9% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,118 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.
“I was driving my car on an average day. As I made a right turn, ahead of oncoming traffic, I tried to accelerate and my car would not accelerate above 20-30mph. With traffic swiftly approaching at speeds near 40-50mph, luckily, I was able to pull into a nearby gas station.none of my check engine/warning lights were on.I turned the car off and started it back up but the issue remained.when I tried to accelerate the car wouldn't o over 30mph and was making a heaving vibration noise every time I stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660581, filed 2014-11, 78,000 miles“I was driving north on e I-94 at the posted speed when the call started to slow down and would not accelerate past 40 miles per hour. The sluggish speed continued off and on until I reached my destination. On my return trip home, the multitude of lights came on during the drive (tcs off, brake, ABS, slip) and the car would periodically go between sluggish and regular speed. When I took it to the dealership, the car was diagnosed with have a bad ABS actuator and one bad speed sensor, total cost of repairs about $2400. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519935, filed 2013-06, 165,000 miles“While driving on the interstate I felt an explosion and nearly lost control of my blood pressure, and I suffer from hyper-tension. The moon roof exploded and I had no idea what had happened. I looked around to see if a gun had been pointed at me because the sound was similar and the impact to the car felt as though it had been hit by an object. The cover over the moon roof was closed so that prevented any glass from entering and cutting me. I pulled off at the next exit to find a gapping hole, shattered glass on the roof and my heart beating rapidly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715989, filed 2015-05, 106,000 miles“Abs/speed sensor/controller failure - driving home on the highway going 65 MPH the car slowed to 25 & wouldn't go over. Could have caused an accident. Later found out rr sensor went out from tech. Replaced, still didn't work. Bought new ABS controller (very expensive)! Still not working. Then bought new rr hub. No dice. Went to buckeye Nissan, they wanted to charge me another $4000 to replace all the parts again and a few we didn't! Bought hub for lr and solved problem. Well we thought. A month later, it is now doing it again. The car won't go over 25 but this time no lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404148, filed 2011-06, 65,850 miles“Buenos dias todo enpeso con los rodamientos traceros fuero comprados en la Nissan ,la liuz de tsc,ABS,slip se prendieron,la Nissan me comento que el sensor traceros derecho ,no estaba funcionado ,see sensor f renplasodo con in sensor nuevo de la Nissan ,el carro de pronto a unas 65 millas los RPM se caen ,causando,una dismicion en velocida cosiderable ,la Nissan dice que see problema es causado por ice conditions,last time I check there's no ice in florida ,there inconprehensiv there have no interests on coustumer safety or satisfaction all they whant is to over charge de costumers and the…”
NHTSA complaint #10425918, filed 2011-09, 94,235 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 14 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 6% |
| 2005 | 33 | 3% |
| 2004 | 38 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 11% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 7 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Maxima
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic 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.
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