2009 Nissan Maxima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Maxima. The most-reported areas: Steering (168), Electrical System (79), Air Bags (43).
Key takeaways
- 339 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 168 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 79 | 23% |
| Air Bags | 43 | 13% |
| Suspension | 36 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 10% |
| Engine | 18 | 5% |
| Seats | 15 | 4% |
| Power Train | 11 | 3% |
| Structure | 8 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 2% |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-01-08
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 towed to the residence. T...
Suspension - filed 2025-01-30
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 manufacturer were not notifie...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2025-01-29
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 dealer where it was di...
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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.