2009 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls

2026-01-08 · Steering

“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. the vehicle was then towed to t…”

2025-01-30 · Suspension · 200,000 mi

“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 notified of the failure. the vehicle …”

2025-01-29 · Steering:column Locking:anti-Theft Device · 170,000 mi

“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 diagnosed that the key fob and t…”

2024-04-03 · Steering

“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 warning light only came on after the part ma…”

2024-04-01 · Suspension

“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 the front-end mounting strut insulator. the vehicle…”

2023-11-28 · Steering

“in 2016 we had to replace the steering lock mechanism. went to start the car and a security light came on and car would not start , and had to get the car towed from work. we paid to have the part replaced on 12/23/2016. now, 11/27/2023 we had the same issue with the steering lock mechanism where we tried to start the vehicle and it won’t due to th…”

2023-06-19 · Unknown Or Other

“the airbag light is on and blinking. i did call the local nissan dealer and they told me there was not a recall for this problem on the 2009 nissan maxima. this seems very unfair because several recalls have been made on the airbags. also i was told over 5 years ago that the struts on my car were defective when i had my brakes repaired. i did …”

2023-05-19 · Suspension

“i recently had my father pass away and my mom gave me his car , the air conditioning stopped working then the serpentine belt broke so i had a mobile mechanic come out and replace serpentine belt and tensioner. then the power steering wheel fell off on freeway luckily no one was hurt i had to have the power steering pump replaced and another new …”

2023-04-01 · Unknown Or Other

“i just purchased this vehicle. the dashboard gives a reflection on the windshield. it is a visibility hazard. the dashboard is very sticky, like it's melting in the sun.…”

2023-02-09 · Air Bags · 257,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the contact owned 2009 nissan maxima. the contact stated while at a complete stop, another vehicle driving approximately 70 mph, crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained hips and back pain. the contact was seen by emergency services and sought medical assistance later that day. the contact underwen…”