2007 Nissan Maxima vs 2008 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Nissan Maxima | 2008 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 82 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 33 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 23 |
| Power Train | 16 | 8 |
| Engine | 18 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 14 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2007 Nissan Maxima
2008 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.