CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Nissan Maxima has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (23 reports).
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79Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
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2008 Nissan Maxima recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Most common 2008 Nissan Maxima problems
Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
What owners report
See attached document for complaint.
Heavy Rust/corrosion/hole in driver & passenger floorboard. Visible from underneath vehicle when the vehicle is up on the lift. Iâm concerned my feet will go through the floor. Inspected by an authorized auto body shop and they confirmed this is very unsafe and a manufacture defect.
THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. THEY WHERE NOT DEPLOYED. TRIED TO RESET THE LIGHT BUT IT STILL CAME ON. TRIED TO ERASE THE LIGHT WITH OBD2 READER BUT THE CODE NEVER SHOWED. THE LIGHT TURNED ON OUT OF NOWHERE. ITS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS.
VEHICLE STOPPED FORWARD MOVEMENT IN MIDDLE LANE OF I-95 NORTH. ENGINE REVOLUTIONS JUMPED TO RED ZONE BUT NO FORWARD MOVEMENT. HAD TO COAST, IN LIGHT TRAFFIC, TO EDGE OF ROADWAY MERGE LANE. ENGINE THEN DIED. ENGINE RE-STARTED ABOUT 35 MINUTES LATER AND TRAVELED TO US HWY 1 WHEN SAME THING HAPPENED. VEHICLE DIED IN OUTER LANE. STATE POLICE ARRIVED AND ASSISTED IN PUSHING VEHICLE TO BUSINESS SHOULDER/DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO TRANSMISSION SHOP IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE.
2008 Nissan Maxima questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Nissan Maxima at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (23), Structure (21), Tires (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Nissan Maxima has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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