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2009 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems

The 2009 Nissan Maxima has 81 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

81

Electrical System complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ENGINE STARTUP, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SPARKS BECAME VISIBLE ONCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 12, 2012 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA has 81 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Maxima electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.