CarComplaints.com Notes: We don't recommend the 2009 Maxima nearly as highly as the 2007-2008 Maxima, because NHTSA complaints show a pattern of the electronic steering column lock module failing.
When the module fails it prevents the car from starting, & Nissan dealers charge over $1,000 (!!) to repair it. Nissan recalled the module on some other 2009 models with the same steering lock problem, but for some reason they left out the 2009 Maxima. See this page on the Nissan Maxima Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) defect.
If you're thinking about buying a 2009 Maxima, instead you might consider a 2007-2008 Maxima, or a newer model year.
I have a 2009 Nissan Maxima and first off dash is melting. Had my alternator replaced at a Nissan dealer service dept. and now the a/c is not working. Never had problems before and I'm really upset at the fact that I was charged an outrageous amount of money, just to replace an alternator.
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I have a 2009 Nissan Maxima and first off dash is melting. Had my alternator replaced at a Nissan dealer service dept. and now the a/c is not working. Never had problems before and I'm really upset at the fact that I was charged an outrageous amount of money, just to replace an alternator.
- Ray W., Bayamon, Puerto Rico