2009 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

35Suspension complaints

10.3%Of all 339 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STEERING165 · 48.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM78 · 23%

AIR BAGS40 · 11.8%

SUSPENSION35 · 10.3%

Unspecified / other33 · 9.7%

Share of the 339 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Nissan Maxima overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REMAIN STRAIGHT. THE FAILURE CAUSED…”NHTSA complaint 10531739 — filed 07/25/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN UNUSUAL POP COMING FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10351431 — filed 08/24/2010

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Nissan Maxima: 35 of 339 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have in total?

339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.