YearToAvoid

2009 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 7% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Engine complaints
25
7% of 339
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan Maxima engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2009, latest Jun 17, 2023.

2009 Nissan Maxima engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2009Mar 2012Feb 2014Mar 2016Sep 2017Nov 2018Aug 2020May 2023
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Jun 2023; peak Feb 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Maxima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005126 (13%)
  2. 200698 (17%)
  3. 200735 (27%)
  4. 200811 (14%)
  5. 200925 (7%)
  6. 201030 (11%)
  7. 201118 (17%)
  8. 201214 (13%)
  9. 20134 (6%)
  10. 201410 (10%)
  11. 20151 (100%)
  12. 201634 (24%)
  13. 201710 (10%)
  14. 20184 (11%)
  15. 20194 (22%)
  16. 20202 (9%)
  17. 20211 (33%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have engine problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Maxima has the most engine complaints (126), compared with 25 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Maxima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.