The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Maxima · 2008
2008 Nissan Maxima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 46,200 and 112,200 miles. Median 75,000, from 58 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 67,500 | 32,800–115,200 | 14 |
| Body structure | 98,000 | 57,500–117,600 | 17 |
| Tires | 8,800 | 3,000–41,600 | 6 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 89,000 | 55,000–124,000 | 7 |
| Electrical | 77,000 | 41,300–127,500 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 40% |
| Airbags | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
| Steering | 10% |
| Suspension | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Transmission hose leak | 2008 | 2008 |
Manufacturer communications 82
Nissan filed 82 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement
- The shift position indicator in the combination meter is blank when the gear selection is park
- Axle bolt and torque information
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Optional | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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