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.
Dealer found nothing--it occurred again 2/16/12-- dealer says they have to have vehicle when wippers stop. Going to leave it with them next week--a dangerous failure in heavy rains and snow
Update from Jul 22, 2012: the dealership manager got involved after 3 trips to shop and spent approx 3 hours with Nissian engineers who sent new wiper moter and parts. Replaced under warrenty and has worked for last 2 months
- madmax,
Kingsport, TN, US
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for a 2009 vehicle how can a wiper motor be shot when i have a 1991 toyota and a 2004 honda in my driveway and never had a problem
- Ed O., Piscataway, NJ, US