2009 Nissan Maxima suspension problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2009 Nissan Maxima — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shuddering uncontrollably. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving to the residence at 20 MPH. The dealer and the…”
filed Jan 30, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal knocking sound emanating from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with…”
filed Apr 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V358000 · Sep 16, 2009
Suspension problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 Maxima | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 Maxima | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 Maxima | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Maxima | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Maxima | 29 | 11% |
| 2008 Maxima | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Maxima | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Maxima | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 Maxima | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 Maxima | 102 | 7% |
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.