2008 Nissan Maxima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (23), Structure (21), Power Train (8).
Key takeaways
- 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 29% |
| Structure | 21 | 27% |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% |
| Tires | 8 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% |
| Engine | 5 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Seats | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2023-01-29
Heavy Rust/corrosion/hole in driver & passenger floorboard. Visible from underneath vehicle when the vehicle is up on the lift. I’m 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2020-11-05
THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
Suspension,air Bags - filed 2020-02-20
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.