Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 339 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V358000 SUSPENSION/STRUT INSULATOR CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 168 complaints
- Electrical System 79 complaints
- Air Bags 43 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
Of the 339 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 339 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan Maxima experiences significant issues, particularly with steering and the electrical system, leading to a below-average reliability rating. An important recall affects suspension, highlighting potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad replacement
- Serpentine belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Frequent electrical issues
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual suspension noises
- Engine misfiring or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.