CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Maxima continues a very good model year (2007 is also good) with an extremely low complaint rate & no major defects. Beware of Maximas from 2009, & 2004-2006 though.
Nissan Maximas from 2004-2006 have a widespread transmission defect, but judging from our complaint data, Nissan fixed the problem starting with the 2007 model.
The 2009 Maxima has an expensive problem where the steering lock prevents the car from starting, & costs upwards of $1,000 to fix!
My Maxima has been throwing code P0456 at me for the last month when the Service Engine Soon light came one. Did some searching online and it brought my attention to a failing fuel cap. I bought a new OEM Nissan one for about $20 and then reset the check engine light and it later came back with the same code. Next I replaced the EVAP canister vent control valve. It's been off for a while now. Once again cheap sensors. I've never heard of this part ever going bad in any car.
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My Maxima has been throwing code P0456 at me for the last month when the Service Engine Soon light came one. Did some searching online and it brought my attention to a failing fuel cap. I bought a new OEM Nissan one for about $20 and then reset the check engine light and it later came back with the same code. Next I replaced the EVAP canister vent control valve. It's been off for a while now. Once again cheap sensors. I've never heard of this part ever going bad in any car.
- Adrian R., South Jersey, NJ, US