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2009 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (13%)

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2009 Nissan Maxima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (47%)

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Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 139700 mi	Repaired sunroof

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Nissan Maxima in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013 84400 mi C $356	Several electrical items were having intermittent failures. Electrical system diagnosed new battery put in Push button start would not work. Had to replace electronic ignition start
Dec 2013 84940 mi C $160	HID lights failed. Bulb had exploded
Feb 2017 123132 mi	Car would not start. After a few minutes of pumping the gas pedal, smell of gas. Knew fuel was getting to engine. Waited one minute. Car then started normally. Mechanic informed me that sometimes on 7th generation Maximas there is an occasional delay of computer communications delaying ignition. No problem since. This is the only time in 5 years and 100,000kms this has happened.
Nov 2017 126480 mi	2 worn studs on rear passenger side had allowed lugnuts to loosen significantly to the point of loosening the wheel. Snow tire wheels may have been cross threaded at tire shop in Calgary, AB. Costco in Helena, MT. was especially kind. They cleaned, repaired studs and put all new lug nuts on all 4 wheels at NO Charge. Can't recommend Costco enough for such superb customer service when they had nothing to do with original problem!
May 2018 140120 mi C $500	Rear suspension bushings Cv boot split

Nissan Maxima in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Jul 2014 87300 mi US $350	replaced left front wheel bearing

Nissan Maxima in Washington, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2016
May 2012 17000 mi US $72	battery failed to hold a charge. Would not start the car after driving for a hour.

Nissan Maxima in Maryland, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013 51200 mi	The telescopic steering wheel motor broke for the second time. I have a 6 year 100,000 warranty, so it was covered.
Mar 2014 53000 mi	Automatic tilt steering stopped working, clicks but the steering wheel won't moved. Happened before, was repaired by the dealership.

Nissan Maxima in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
Aug 2013 56300 mi US $50	Front left wheel bearing failed Failed motor for tilt and telescoping steering column for tilt

Nissan Maxima in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
Feb 2012 83000 mi US $200	TPMS sensor was leaking, causing tire to go flat.

Nissan Maxima in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - May 2015
Sep 2011 41540 mi	had to change the front wheel bearing on the driver's side. seats felt o.k. for about 8 months but has started rocking back and forth again. original seat change was done in dec. of 2010. dealer is looking for a repair that will last.(if repair again whit same part...will start rocking again?)
Nov 2011 42160 mi	SEAT FRAME REPLACED AGAIN...NISSAN SAID SHOULD BE O.K.... WILL SEE THAT! (I HOPE SO).
Apr 2012 47940 mi C $200	after florida trip with the car, battery died...regular maintenance has been done at the dealership. seat o.k. for now.
Jan 2014 46300 mi C $100	Small squeak coming from rear brake...maintenance on all caliper solve the problem. Change the oil and filter at the same time.
Aug 2014 61880 mi C $150	brake calipers where jam again...lub. everything turn rotor at the same time.

Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Sep 2011 27000 mi	Replaced driver seat frame that moved front to back under acceleration and braking. There was a TSB for the repair. chrome trim replaced on cupholder door that had fallen off.
Oct 2011 28000 mi	Cell in battery prematurely failed, factory warranty replaced battery

Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Aug 2015
Jul 2012 56600 mi	door mirrors move when trying to change the view, but will tilt down only sometimes when backing out.
Jul 2013 69440 mi C $232	Bought tilt motor from Nissan USA for 132 and also a bracket for passenger seat vibration. Downloaded tsb for both online. Paid independent mechanic 100 for about 1.5 hours of labor for both repairs
Sep 2013 71300 mi C $80	rear passenger side wheel bearing

Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 28000 mi US $95	Balancing forever, never seems right

Nissan Maxima in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014 63000 mi	rear suspension grunting when going over speed bumps slowly. Happens every winter when very cold. Dealer has repaired each time at no charge. Recurring problem with 2009 maximas.

Nissan Maxima in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
May 2017 114112 mi US $20	Front brake pads and rotors replaced Drain and fill All suspension needs replacement and the sport (sv) should be default because the body roll is crazy without front and rear stabilizer bars. The steering/buschs are tight but even conti contactExtreme DWSs cannot stop steering from erratic left and right movement (alty coupe suffered this also)

Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017 73000 mi US $200	Clunking sound when making a low speed left turn or going over a bump. Replaced right bearing cap...
Aug 2017 75000 mi US $315	Replaced right front inner axel boot.

Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
Apr 2014 59200 mi	Transmission was slipping shop replaced transmission

Nissan Maxima in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
Jun 2016 66000 mi US $295	Master cylinder leaking fluid into booster. Master cylinder replaced and system bled.
Oct 2017 76000 mi US $400	Telescoping steering wheel broke five years ago. Waited for the right part to come down in price. In 2012 I would have to buy a superset of what needed repair which was over $1000. Now there is a subset part offered for $400. Seat rocks

Nissan Maxima in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012 40300 mi	Front struts, control arms replaced

Nissan Maxima in Maryland, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2013 57000 mi	The CVT transmission failed. The transmission was replaced under the trans warranty.
Mar 2017 91000 mi US $2200	Clunking noise coming from front end. Replaced both front strut assemblies, both sway bar end links, both lower control arms and a front end alignment
Jun 2017 97000 mi	Replaced the ignition steering wheel lock under recall
Jul 2021 128000 mi US $750	Torn boot on driver’s side axel
Oct 2021 130000 mi US $300	Replaced rear pads and rotors

Nissan Maxima in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Aug 2011 35000 mi	Replaced steering wheel motor. Replaced steering wheel motor
Mar 2013 56000 mi US $95	Battery replaced for the second time since new. I have a friend who has had the same problem twice like myself with his 09 Maxima.

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 56000 mi	Sqeaking from rear when driving over bumps

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 90300 mi US $550	Controller to lock drive side door stopped working. could not open or close door lock with key fob.
Sep 2017 168000 mi US $2000	Replaced alternator
Jun 2018 185000 mi US $2000	Cam sensors replaced Engine light went off to alert of failure

Nissan Maxima in Nevada, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 16000 mi	Auto tilt steering failure, heavy grinding noise - wheel stuck tilted to maximum height. Front strut assemblies missing bushings from factory - recall

Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2009 4000 mi	There is now a service bulletin for the problem with the front struts. My driver side was fixed but it took 4 weeks to get new parts. In that time my sunroof has begun to creek every time I drive over an uneven surface.
Jan 2010 8000 mi	Air bag light comes on when I am sitting in the passenger seat. I'm a 145lb adult and the light is constantly on telling me the airbag is off. Of course it could not be replicated. I had to take it back with the light on still to get them to fix it. Entire roof of car had to be taken off to replace the panoramic sunroof. Had broken welds in it. Tried 3 other things unsuccessfully to repair it. Finally Nissan gave in and spent over $10K to replace it. This occurred in December 2009.

Nissan Maxima in Arkansas, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2016
Dec 2009 10000 mi	Drivers seat rocked slightly when starting or stopping.

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013
May 2009 5000 mi	charcoal canister evap vent valve replaced

Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Nov 2016
Feb 2010 24000 mi	Driver seat heater turns itself off with ambient temperature below 30 degrees. Passenger rear suspension squeak over any small bump or railroad tracks. Dealer said lubed sway bars or torsion bar?
Mar 2010 24000 mi	Driver seat heater shuts down within 2-3 minutes when outside temp is below 30-35 degrees. Dealer installed previously ordered parts to replace lower heater unit. New parts did not correct problem and fix is unknown.
Mar 2012 54000 mi US $50	When new tires were purchased a corroded tire pressure sensor failed. New sensor installed by tire shop but shop didn't have tool to "register" sensor with electronics and shut off tire pressure warning light. 20 minutes cost $50 at dealer.
Sep 2012 63000 mi US $110	2 steering wheel motors failed, one for telescoping wheel and one for up/down positioning. Dealer quoted $1200 to fix. I purchase both motors online for $400 and paid local shop $118 to install.
Jan 2013 82300 mi US $120	A TPMS sensor failed. After replacing battery, TPMS sensor for one wheel was not being recognized by car system. Problem was low battery voltage on tire sending unit. Battery failed to hold a charge - 2 bad cells diagnosed.
Nov 2013 82700 mi	TPMS sensor on one wheel stopped communicating with CPU. Tire dealer reset at no charge.
Jun 2014 92000 mi	TPMS sensor failed to read. Sensor reset by tire shop for free.
Dec 2014 102000 mi US $55	Felt like engine miss about once every 10 miles only at highway speeds. Would do it about 2-3 trips per week.Dealer could not duplicate nor find cause in fuel or electrical system. No "codes". Found only corroded battery connection.

Nissan Maxima in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2015
Oct 2012 34300 mi	Motor that lifts steering wheel for 'easy entry and exit' had slight squeak. Earlier oiling did not fix, so dealer replaced motor in steering column. Done free for 'customer satisfaction', even though warranty expired a year ago

Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2015
Dec 2012 110000 mi US $500	Right front wheel bearing needed replacement
Feb 2013 112700 mi US $400	Right passenger spring fractured.
Mar 2013 114000 mi US $400	Replaced left front wheel bearing
Feb 2015 162600 mi US $600	Complete failure of alternator

Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012 38300 mi US $100	Battery died and I replaced it myself.
Dec 2012 49000 mi US $425	The electric motor for the steering column stopped working. The steering column would no longer go up when pushing the button.
Nov 2014 79000 mi US $50	Exhaust system was rattling bad. Dealer replaced clips that hold on the heat shield on the exhaust.
Mar 2015 83000 mi US $760	TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light would not go out even with tires fully inflated. Dealer replaced 2 TPMS sensors in the wheels. Diagnostic said low battery in the 2 TPMS sensors that were replaced.
Nov 2016 112800 mi US $650	I had a loose inner and outer tie-rod end on the front passenger side. This was causing a slight wobble in the wheels. This was noticed after a tire rotation. Both inner and outer Tie-rod ends where replaced.
Apr 2017 117000 mi US $200	Squealing sound from brakes and a vibration under braking. Replaced brake pads and turned rotors.

Nissan Maxima in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2010 33000 mi	driver's seat was rocking. fuel door did not close and was not flush to rear quarter panel.
Feb 2013 70900 mi US $53	Steering wheel lock mechanism failed. it was replaced.

Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Sep 2013 76000 mi US $285	Car shaking -

Nissan Maxima in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 26660 mi	High mount (3rd) brake light not working. Repaired by nissan dealership

Nissan Maxima in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2014
Jul 2012 41500 mi US $780	Power telescope gears on steering wheel stripped.
Apr 2013 51000 mi US $540	Replaced defective power telescope motor in steering wheel.
Jun 2013 53000 mi US $800	Replace tilt motor on steering column.

Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2017
Sep 2012 23000 mi	Both motors in the steering column were replaced.
Mar 2017 64000 mi US $364	Required new TPS units.

Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014 88100 mi	Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) malfunction after the steering column is locked and prevent the engine from starting. This condition occur when attempting to start the vehicle, and not while driving.
Jun 2016 127000 mi US $150	Replace one failed and corroded TPM. The low tire pressure light was annoying so decided to replace the tire pressure monitor.
Feb 2017 135000 mi US $130	Another tire pressure monitor was not functional. This is a second since original manufacturing date of 2009.
Nov 2021 155000 mi US $960	Replaced alternator
Dec 2021 155000 mi US $200	Replaced dead battery

Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2022
Nov 2009 52500 mi	Replace defective Climate controlled Driver's Seat
Mar 2011 112000 mi US $500	Climate controlled drivers seat quit working again (4th time) Replaced thermo-sensors in back and seat.
May 2011 120000 mi US $650	Replaced both tilt and telescoping motors in steering wheel assy after both motors quit working.
Oct 2011 146000 mi US $600	Replaced elecric engine cooling fan assy. When fan would kick on made horrendous noise.
Dec 2011 151000 mi US $150	Passenger Side Sunroof seal became detached when cruising at 70MPH with sunroof open. Ordered and replaced Passenger Sunroof Seal.
Aug 2014 255000 mi US $830	Alternator failed
Feb 2015 276000 mi US $90	Master window switch replaced after driver window switch broke.
Nov 2016 350500 mi US $150	Original Power Steering Pump began slow leak at shaft so replaced it. Probably could have gone another 100,000 but I do not like leaks of any sort!
Dec 2016 348000 mi US $140	Replacement pwr steering failed, replaced with new unit
Oct 2017 372000 mi US $428	Replaced radiator
Mar 2022 454000 mi US $80	Replaced Leaky Valve Covers

Nissan Maxima in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Sep 2011
Mar 2010 15500 mi	Sounded like the right rear shocks were squeaking but dealer could not replicate. They thought was a squeaking headliner so they fixed that. Noise, however, has still not gone away so problem not fixed. Need to take in again but no time yet.

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