The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Maxima · 2009
2009 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 / 26 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
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 45,000 and 103,800 miles. Median 70,500, from 272 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 63,500 | 46,400–92,000 | 142 |
| Electrical | 68,500 | 46,000–96,500 | 67 |
| Airbags | 81,000 | 40,000–118,000 | 31 |
| Suspension | 80,100 | 45,000–123,000 | 27 |
| Engine | 83,000 | 63,000–105,300 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 49% |
| Electrical | 19% |
| Airbags | 15% |
| Seats | 11% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
09V358000 Sep 2009 Suspension
Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Risk. IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Manufacturer communications 100
Nissan filed 100 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Altima, maxima; power steering hose service part change
- SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering…
- SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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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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