2009 Nissan Maxima steering problems
The 2009 Nissan Maxima has 170 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
170
Steering complaints
37%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKED POWER…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has 170 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Maxima steering — 37% 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.