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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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Chart based on 105 repairs.
2009 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 40300 mi | Front struts, control arms replaced |
| 71300 mi C $80 |
rear passenger side wheel bearing |
| 87300 mi US $350 |
replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 140120 mi C $500 |
Rear suspension bushings |
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Clunking sound when making a low speed left turn or going over a bump. Replaced right bearing cap... |
| 114112 mi US $20 |
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) |
| 56300 mi US $50 |
Front left wheel bearing failed |
| 41540 mi | had to change the front wheel bearing on the driver's side. |
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Right front wheel bearing needed replacement |
| 112700 mi US $400 |
Right passenger spring fractured. |
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 348000 mi US $140 |
Replacement pwr steering failed, replaced with new unit |
| 56000 mi | Sqeaking from rear when driving over bumps |
| 76000 mi US $285 |
Car shaking - |
| 41500 mi US $780 |
Power telescope gears on steering wheel stripped. |
| 24000 mi | Passenger rear suspension squeak over any small bump or railroad tracks. Dealer said lubed sway bars or torsion bar? |
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