I have a 2007 nissan maxima se that makes a whining sound when starting and accelerating. I have hear so many different things, most of them expensive( $1500-$2600). I am almost finished paying for it and need to know is it a fixer or do I need to consider trading it in??? Is it timing chain, alternator, belts, pulleys, bearings???? Please Help!!!!

45

Asked by bkgiantfan Apr 04, 2013 at 11:03 AM about the 2007 Nissan Maxima SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car runs very well. No problems otherwise, I am trying not to get ripped off... Nissan is aware of the
issue, but there hasn't been a recall; only some mechanics taking advantage of people- especially
dealers...

5 Answers

Could it be a noisy power steering pump...am having this exact problem with my MINI that's only got 34,000 miles on it. As the car warms up, the bubbles in the power steering fluid dissipate and will act normally, does the noise ever stabilize or reduce?

2 people found this helpful.
45

I will have it checked out to see if that is what it is. I was advised to check out the cheapest things and get them straight before jumping on the expensive things. It does, but mainly whining occurs when I put my foot on the accelerator. It is loudest when car first starts, especially when it is cold. I have replaced the belts, but that did not fix the problem.

4 people found this helpful.
1,385

if i were you, i would try to remove the belt and try shake all the pulleys and belt tensioner if it is shaking. i think its the belt tensioner.

3 people found this helpful.
6,450

+1 on the belt tensioner. Even if you replaced the belt, its only as tight as the tensioner will allow. Check the slack of the belt, and also that your power steering pump reservoir is full.

1 people found this helpful.
30

Just fixed a nasty whine in my 07 Maxima. Thought CVT might be on the way out. Took it to the dealer expecting $$$ repair. Tech listened and said put a Nissan oil filter on the engine, Dubious, but hoping for a cheap solution, I had them change oil using Nissan filter. Whine completely gone! If only there was a cheap fix for my loud timing chain on startup.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Maxima

Looking for a Used Maxima in your area?

CarGurus has 166 nationwide Maxima listings starting at $4,378.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Jorge Vazquez
    Reputation
    3,730
  • #2
    rtriel
    Reputation
    1,380
  • #3
    tahiti
    Reputation
    1,060
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 759 listings starting at $1,999
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 991 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,074 listings starting at $3,500
Used Dodge Charger
39 Great Deals out of 727 listings starting at $5,995
Used Lexus IS
19 Great Deals out of 320 listings starting at $6,500
Used Honda Civic
200 Great Deals out of 4,053 listings starting at $440
Used Chevrolet Malibu
59 Great Deals out of 1,090 listings starting at $1,495
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
113 Great Deals out of 3,142 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford F-150
320 Great Deals out of 13,991 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chrysler 300
32 Great Deals out of 549 listings starting at $3,999
Used BMW 5 Series
18 Great Deals out of 349 listings starting at $4,500
Used Ford Mustang
60 Great Deals out of 1,365 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.