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US recalls (1)
Suspension
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Suspension
2009-09-11 · campaign 2009-263
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, adversely affecting vehicle handling. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front strut insulators.
Owner complaints (339)
Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Maxima (7 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 168 | |
| Electrical system | 79 | |
| Air bags | 43 | |
| Suspension | 36 | |
| Unknown or other | 33 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Seats | 15 | |
| Power train | 11 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.