2009 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 5th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (168 complaints, 50%), typically at around 63,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 339owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 168 | 50% | 63,500 | “steering lock” (30%) | $1,250 |
| Electrical System problems | 79 | 23% | 68,493 | “steering lock” (27%) | $1,450 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 13% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 36 | 11% | 80,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 10% | 100,053 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 5% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 4% | 14,884 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 3% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 2% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 70,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 46,842 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 59,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 75,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 73,115 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 194,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 4,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Maxima recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
Risk: If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after the windshield was replaced by Safelite Auto Glass, the employee at Safelite attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start, and the steering wheel had seized. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shuddering uncontrollably. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving to the residence at 20 MPH. The dealer and the…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off, the push-to-start button was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to start. The immobilizer warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a…
The steering wheel lock malfunctioned. The part is available for inspection. The car was parked on the street. It endangered others because it would not start and had to be towed. This issue was confirmed and reproduced by the dealer with diagnostics. There were no symptoms prior to this issue and…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal knocking sound emanating from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with…
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 | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 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 2009 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 168 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Maxima?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.