2008 Nissan MAXIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
78 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 59 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 78 complaints (29.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 9 | 11.5% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 9.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Structure:Body | 16 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
Air Bags: 23; Structure:Body: 16; Power Train: 6; Tires: 6; Electrical System: 5; Engine: 5; Steering: 4; Structure: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 13; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 7; 2015: 13; 2016: 10; 2017: 11; 2018: 5; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10218803 · 2008-02-21 (February 21, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD REST IS UNCOMFORTABLE AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. SHE FURTHER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO REMOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY MADE ADJUSTMENTS, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223234 · 2008-04-03 (April 3, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S 85 POUND WIFE WAS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SALES DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT SHOULD WORK PROPERLY WITH SOMEONE BETWEEN 70-80 LBS IN THE SEAT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,190 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 04/21/08 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10228733 · 2008-05-23 (May 23, 2008)
ON APRIL 30, I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY, AND AS I WAS PICKING UP SPEED (35-40MPH). THE DRIVER SIDE TIME BROKE CAUSING THE CV AXLE TO GIVE-OUT AND ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR. IN ADDITION, THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR THAT ONLY HAS -4000 MILES. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH THIS CAR BECAUSE I AM AFRAID THAT THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,877 miles reported. Look up ODI 10228733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229190 · 2008-05-29 (May 29, 2008)
NOTICED NEW TIRE - APPROX 3400 MILES HAD A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10229190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235823 · 2008-07-25 (July 25, 2008)
I WAS ON MY WAY TO CHURCH FROM MY SISTERS HOUSE FOR A WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING . MY SISTER LIVES AROUND THE CORNER APPROXIMATELY A BLOCK FROM THE CHURCH AND I WOULD GENERALLY RIDE WITH HER EXCEPT SHE HAD A REHEARSAL AFTERWARDS. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND MY SISTER PULLED UP NEXT TO ME. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE I WAS PARKING AND BEFORE I COULD SWITCH MY VEHICLE FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND I RAN INTO THE CHURCH. WE WERE THE ONLY TWO AT THE CHURCH AT THE TIME BESIDES THE PASTOR WHO WAS INSIDE OF THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 11,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235823 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10237925 · 2008-08-12 (August 12, 2008)
WHEN I SHIFT THE GEARS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND VICE VERSA - I CAN HEAR THE CLIKING AS IT SHIFT S AND JERKS AS IT DOES IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10237925 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10243784 · 2008-09-28 (September 28, 2008)
2ND TIRE DEFECTIVE - GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA TIRE- CAR HAS ONLY 7639 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE ON THE CAR THAT HAD TO BE REPLACE WITH THE SAME ISSUE . *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,639 miles reported. Look up ODI 10243784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245454 · 2008-10-14 (October 14, 2008)
COMPLETE TIRE BLOW OUT OF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. CAR WAS TRAVELING @60 MILES PER HOUR. 2ND CAR WITH GOODYEAR EAGLES ON NISSAN MAXIMA. RECALLED TIRES ON 2004. 2008 HAS SAME ISSUE. WAIT FOR RECALL AGAIN? OR WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLED? THE CAR HAD 10,000 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245454 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.