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2009 Nissan Maxima Steering Problems

NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 50% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 63,500 miles.

Steering complaints
168
50% of 339
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
63,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan Maxima steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2009, latest Jan 8, 2026.

2009 Nissan Maxima steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter162009 Q22012 Q12013 Q22014 Q32015 Q42017 Q12019 Q32023 Q4
168 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (16).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Maxima model year

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

  1. 200517 (2%)
  2. 200617 (3%)
  3. 20077 (5%)
  4. 20084 (5%)
  5. 2009168 (50%)
  6. 2010158 (57%)
  7. 20119 (8%)
  8. 201210 (9%)
  9. 20131 (2%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20169 (6%)
  13. 20174 (4%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20191 (6%)
  16. 20201 (5%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have steering problems?
NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 50% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,500 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has the most steering complaints (168), compared with 168 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Nissan Maxima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Maxima is classified under steering. 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.