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2009 Nissan Maxima

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2009 Nissan Maxima.

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
339, mostly steering
Safety record

Recalls on the 2009 Nissan Maxima

Recall·09V358000

Suspension

THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 339 owners reported

Steering168
Air bags38
Electrical system31
Suspension28

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2009 Nissan Maxima at a glance

Trims
SSV
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2009 Nissan Maxima?

Owners have filed 339 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA, most often about the steering. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2009 Nissan Maxima reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2009 Nissan Maxima?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2009 Nissan Maxima listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.