2009 Nissan Maxima steering problems
168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Nissan Maxima — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after the windshield was replaced by Safelite Auto Glass, the employee at Safelite attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start, and the steering wheel had seized. The vehicle was…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off, the push-to-start button was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to start. The immobilizer warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a…”
filed Jan 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2023
Steering problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Maxima | 9 | 6% |
| 2014 Maxima | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 Maxima | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Maxima | 10 | 9% |
| 2011 Maxima | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 Maxima | 158 | 57% |
| 2008 Maxima | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Maxima | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Maxima | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 Maxima | 17 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.