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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
59,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2009 Nissan Maxima suspension problems

suspension problem

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2009 Nissan Maxima Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 022018

Maxima

  • CVT transmission
  • 113,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bad suspension system really not please with his vehicle for the high price it cost. Not satisfied.

- Ray W., Bayamon, Puerto Rico

problem #1

Jul 012009

Maxima SV V6

  • CVT transmission
  • 6,000 miles

I can not believe the solution that was given to me is that this is an inherent problem with this vehicle.

- Ron C., Venice, FL, US

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