2008 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 21st out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (23 complaints, 29%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 79owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 29% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 27% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 10% | 8,820 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 86,162 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 49,367 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 48,871 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 106,081 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 37,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 3,877 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 86,162 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission hose leak (PE08045) — opened Jul 23, 2008, closed Oct 24, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
Heavy Rust/corrosion/hole in driver & passenger floorboard. Visible from underneath vehicle when the vehicle is up on the lift. Iâm concerned my feet will go through the floor. Inspected by an authorized auto body shop and they confirmed this is very unsafe and a manufacture defect.
The car ignition will not let me turn it
Airbag light has turned on. They where not deployed. Tried to reset the light but it still came on. Tried to erase the light with obd2 reader but the code never showed. The light turned on out of nowhere. Its been on for months.
Vehicle stopped forward movement in middle lane of i-95 north. Engine revolutions jumped to red zone but no forward movement. Had to coast, in light traffic, to edge of roadway merge lane. Engine then died. Engine re-started about 35 minutes later and traveled to us hwy 1 when same thing happened…
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 104 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 Maxima | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.