2009 Nissan Maxima Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2009	Nissan Maxima	26 Maximas, 9.8 months of data per Maxima, average 61200 miles Redesigned for this model year.52	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	28000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	28000	95	Balancing forever, never seems right

 

Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	53940		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	57500	0	door mirrors move when trying to change the view, but will tilt down only sometimes when backing out.
Mar	2013	66340		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	17000		First odometer entry
May	2012	17000	72	battery failed to hold a charge. Would not start the car after driving for a hour.

 

Nissan Maxima in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	72000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	84300	200	TPMS sensor was leaking, causing tire to go flat.
Apr	2012	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	35000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	36000	400	Front and rear brake pads were worn to minimum thickness and needed to be repaired. This is a normal wear item. The longevity of the brake pads seemed a little short, but with research this appears to be normal.
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	41700	200	brake pads worn prematurely and repaired under warranty
Sep	2012	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	39000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	40500	0	Front struts, control arms replaced
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	4000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	23000	0	Both motors in the steering column were replaced.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	18000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	42000	780	Power telescope gears on steering wheel stripped.
Apr	2013	51000	540	Replaced defective power telescope motor in steering wheel.

 

Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	34700	0	Motor that lifts steering wheel for 'easy entry and exit' had slight squeak. Earlier oiling did not fix, so dealer replaced motor in steering column. Done free for 'customer satisfaction', even though warranty expired a year ago
Mar	2013	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	10000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	110000	500	Right front wheel bearing needed replacement
Feb	2013	112500	400	Right passenger spring fractured.
Mar	2013	114000	400	Replaced left front wheel bearing

 

Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	38000	100	Battery died and I replaced it myself.
Dec	2012	49000	425	The electric motor for the steering column stopped working. The steering column would no longer go up when pushing the button.
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	26000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	56000	0	Sqeaking from rear when driving over bumps

 

Nissan Maxima in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	5580		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	15500	0	Sounded like the right rear shocks were squeaking but dealer could not replicate. They thought was a squeaking headliner so they fixed that. Noise, however, has still not gone away so problem not fixed. Need to take in again but no time yet.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	33000	0	driver's seat was rocking.  fuel door did not close and was not flush to rear quarter panel.
Feb	2013	72000	53	Steering wheel lock mechanism failed. it was replaced.
Mar	2013	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	6000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	24000	0	Driver seat heater turns itself off with ambient temperature below 30 degrees. Passenger rear suspension squeak over any small bump or railroad tracks. Dealer said lubed sway bars or torsion bar?
Mar	2010	24000	0	Driver seat heater shuts down within 2-3 minutes when outside temp is below 30-35 degrees. Dealer installed previously ordered parts to replace lower heater unit. New parts did not correct problem and fix is unknown.
Mar	2012	54000	50	When new tires were purchased a corroded tire pressure sensor failed. New sensor installed by tire shop but shop didn't have tool to "register" sensor with electronics and shut off tire pressure warning light. 20 minutes cost $50 at dealer.
Sep	2012	63000	110	2 steering wheel motors failed, one for telescoping wheel and one for up/down positioning. Dealer quoted $1200 to fix. I purchase both motors online for $400 and paid local shop $118 to install.
Jan	2013	69700	170	A TPMS sensor failed. After replacing battery, TPMS sensor for one wheel was not being recognized by car system. Problem was low battery voltage on tire sending unit. Battery failed to hold a charge - 2 bad cells diagnosed.
Apr	2013	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Arkansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	10000	0	Drivers seat rocked slightly when starting or stopping.
Jan	2012	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	4000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	4000	0	There is now a service bulletin for the problem with the front struts. My driver side was fixed but it took 4 weeks to get new parts. In that time my sunroof has begun to creek every time I drive over an uneven surface.
Jan	2010	8000	0	Air bag light comes on when I am sitting in the passenger seat. I'm a 145lb adult and the light is constantly on telling me the airbag is off. Of course it could not be replicated. I had to take it back with the light on still to get them to fix it. Entire roof of car had to be taken off to replace the panoramic sunroof. Had broken welds in it. Tried 3 other things unsuccessfully to repair it. Finally Nissan gave in and spent over $10K to replace it. This occurred in December 2009.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	24800		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	26660	0	High mount (3rd) brake light not working. Repaired by nissan dealership

 

Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009			First odometer entry
Nov	2009		0	Replace defective Climate controlled Driver's Seat
Mar	2011	112000	500	Climate controlled drivers seat quit working again (4th time) Replaced thermo-sensors in back and seat.
May	2011	120000	650	Replaced both tilt and telescoping motors in steering wheel assy after both motors quit working.
Oct	2011	146000	600	Replaced elecric engine cooling fan assy. When fan would kick on made horrendous noise.
Dec	2011	151000	150	Passenger Side Sunroof seal became detached when cruising at 70MPH with sunroof open. Ordered and replaced Passenger Sunroof Seal.
Mar	2013	201000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	29000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	34000	0	Replaced steering wheel motor
Mar	2013	56000	95	Battery replaced for the second time since new. I have a friend who has had the same problem twice like myself with his 09 Maxima.

 

Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	26000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	27000	0	Replaced driver seat frame that moved front to back under acceleration and braking. There was a TSB for the repair. chrome trim replaced on cupholder door that had fallen off.
Oct	2011	28000	0	Cell in battery prematurely failed, factory warranty replaced battery
Dec	2012	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Maxima in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	39680		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	41540	0	had to change the front wheel bearing on the driver's side. seats felt o.k. for about 8 months but has started rocking back and forth again. original seat change was done in dec. of 2010. dealer is looking for a repair that will last.(if repair again whit same part...will start rocking again?)
Nov	2011	42160	0	SEAT FRAME REPLACED AGAIN...NISSAN SAID SHOULD BE O.K.... WILL SEE THAT! (I HOPE SO).
Apr	2012	48140	200	after florida trip with the car, battery died...regular maintenance has been done at the dealership. seat o.k. for now.
Apr	2013	52080	150	Regular maintenance brakes

 

Nissan Maxima in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	16000	0	Auto tilt steering failure, heavy grinding noise - wheel stuck tilted to maximum height. Front strut assemblies missing bushings from factory - recall

 

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	0		First odometer entry
May	2009	5000	0	charcoal canister evap vent valve replaced
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.