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2009 Nissan Maxima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 12% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 19 Maxima model years. Median mileage at failure: 76,150 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
42
12% of 339
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
76,150 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Nissan Maxima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2010, latest Jan 30, 2025.

2009 Nissan Maxima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2010Nov 2013Sep 2014Aug 2015Oct 2016Mar 2018Dec 2019Apr 2024
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Nissan Maxima

  1. NHTSA 09V358000Sep 16, 2009Suspension, Wheels & Tires26,398 vehicles

    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: 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).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Maxima model year

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

  1. 200537 (4%)
  2. 200631 (5%)
  3. 20078 (6%)
  4. 200812 (15%)
  5. 200942 (12%)
  6. 201031 (11%)
  7. 20115 (5%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20169 (6%)
  13. 201713 (13%)
  14. 20183 (8%)
  15. 20192 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 76,150 miles.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has the most suspension complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Nissan Maxima?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Maxima concerns the suspension: 09V358000.

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.