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.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 7,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
engine problem
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all i've seen and heard about toyota runaway engines suggest that identical problem exists with nissan products as well. this occured one time (not in traffic) and I've had no other complaints with this vehicle.
- 2mcg, Warren, MI, US