2008 Nissan Maxima problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common 2008 Nissan Maxima problems
The 2008 Nissan Maxima has been known to have several common engine problems that owners have reported. These issues can significantly impact the vehicle's performance and overall reliability
- Ignition Coils: The ignition coils are responsible for generating the high voltage required to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. In the 2008 Nissan Maxima, the ignition coils are prone to failure, leading to rough engine running, check engine light illumination, and even catalytic converter damage if not addressed promptly. It is recommended to replace all ignition coils when one fails, as it is likely that the others will fail soon after .
- Cam Sensors: The cam sensors in the 2008 Nissan Maxima are responsible for monitoring the positions of the camshafts as they spin. Faulty cam sensors can cause the engine to stall while driving or lead to oil leaks from the sensor itself. Replacing the cam sensors is a relatively straightforward process, requiring the removal of a 10-millimeter bolt and the sensor itself, followed by the installation of a new sensor and reconnection of the electrical connector .
- Timing Chain: The timing chain in the 2008 Nissan Maxima is prone to tensioner and guide wear, causing the chain to become loose and potentially resulting in internal engine damage. A loose timing chain can cause a tapping noise from the engine area, which should not be ignored. Replacing the timing chain is a significant job, requiring the removal of many engine components. It is recommended to keep up with regular oil changes to prevent timing chain issues .
- AC Lines: The air conditioning lines in the 2008 Nissan Maxima can leak refrigerant, causing a loss of cooling capacity. This issue can be addressed by replacing the faulty AC lines or sealing any leaks found in the system .
- Power Steering Pump: The power steering pump in the 2008 Nissan Maxima can fail, leading to difficulty steering the vehicle. Replacing the power steering pump can resolve this issue .
- Crankshaft Position Sensor: The crankshaft position sensor in the 2008 Nissan Maxima is responsible for monitoring the position and rotation of the crankshaft. A faulty crankshaft position sensor can cause starting issues, lack of power, or a check engine light. Replacing the sensor can resolve these problems .
In summary, the 2008 Nissan Maxima has several common engine problems, including ignition coil failure, cam sensor issues, timing chain wear, AC line leaks, power steering pump failure, and crankshaft position sensor faults. Regular maintenance and addressing these issues promptly can help maintain the vehicle's performance and reliability.
Does 2008 Nissan Maxima have transmission problems?
Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any transmission recalls? Formally, there have been no recall notices regarding the transmission, but this doesn't mean that owners haven't reported like: Total transmission failure. Transmission stuck in gear.
What is the most common problem with Nissan Maxima?
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How many miles can a 2008 Nissan Maxima last?
A Nissan Maxima can last about 200,000 miles on average, but this of course depends on how well it is maintained. A poorly maintained Maxima has a significantly higher chance to develop major engine and transmission problems before hitting 100,000 – 150,000 miles.
Is Nissan Maxima reliable car?
RepairPal gave the Nissan Maxima a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it 9th out of 32 car brands in the same category. The Nissan Maxima suffers from a few common problems, including a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning hose, transmission malfunction and failure, and a faulty front-seat wire harness.
2008 Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Maxima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Tires problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Nissan Maxima
The NHTSA has received 78 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Nissan Maxima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Nissan Maxima vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-22
- VIN: 1N4BA41E08C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Heavy Rust/corrosion/hole in driver & passenger floorboard. Visible from underneath vehicle when the vehicle is up on the lift. I’m 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-24
- VIN: 1N4BA41E08C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-02
- VIN: 1N4BA41E68C
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-11
- VIN: 1N4BA41E78C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-08
- VIN: 1N4BA41E08C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR THE PAST WEEK. THE DEALER (94 NISSAN OF SOUTH HOLLAND, LOCATED AT 16269 VAN DAM RD, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473, (708) 333-2000) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO VERIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-30
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS PREMATURELY WEAR, CAUSING A WHINING NOISE AS THE CHAIN RUBS AGAINST THE TENSIONER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. THIS WEAR EVENTUALLY GRINDS THROUGH THE TENSIONER RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO A CRASH OR INJURY. THIS BEGAN TO HAPPEN FOR ME JUST OUTSIDE OF THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, AND IS A COSTLY REPAIR FOR A PART OF THE ENGINE THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE MAINTAINED WITHIN THE ENGINES EXPECTED LIFETIME.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-05
- VIN: 1N4BA41E78C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: HAVE A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA AND JUST FOUND OUT I NEED A TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY HAVING IT 2YRS ..DEALER NEVER TOLD ME THAT IT HAD A PROBLEM WHEN HE SOLD TO ME HAD I KNOWN NISSAN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL I WOULD NEVER HAD PURCHASE IT...I NEED A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSON AND FOR 3700 DOLLARS I FEEL NISSAN SHOULD RPLACE IT AT NO COST TO ME SINCE IT SEEMS THAT THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE WITH ALL THERE MODELS NOT JUST MINE...IT JUST CRAP THAT IM STUCK TRYING TO FIX IT...NISSAN NEEDS TO MAKE THIS PROBLEM OR RATHER FIX THIS ISSUE THAT IS SO COMMON IN THERE VECHICLE THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE ...CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER CAUSE IT WOULDNT SHIFT AND THERE IT WAS A BIG HEFT BILL TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND HAD THE NERVE TO TELL ME NISSAN ARE KNOWN FOR BAD TRANSMISSION...NOT WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR...
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-18
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX8C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FLOORBOARDS RUSTED OUT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-21
- VIN: 1N4AA51E29C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FEBRUARY 2009 I PURCHASE A 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN#1N4AA51E29C....... THERE HAVE BEEN MINOR ISSUES THAT I HAVE DEALT WITH. LET ME EXPLAIN, FIRST THE MOTORS THAT MOVE THE STEERING COLUMN UP/DOWN (WARRANTY COVERED) AND IN/OUT (A $600 ESTIMATE) BOTH HAVE GONE OUT. SECONDLY, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ($186) WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY ON FEBRUARY 20, 2015 WITH MILEAGE OF 47,859. THIRDLY, THE FRONT LEFT STRUT ($142) HAD TO BE REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT STRUT MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ($176), WHICH IS A RECALL FOR SOME VEHICLES BUT NOT MINE. I'M CONFUSED BY THIS BUT LET'S MOVE ON THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I'M HAVING WITH NISSAN. TODAY THE ONLY RECALL ON MY 09 MAXIMA HAS BEEN THE ESCL, WHICH WAS REPLACED ON JULY 21, 2017 WITH 73,429 MILES OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A DIFFERENT SOUND WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE SOUND, SO I DROVE THE CAR HOME. SHORTLY AFTER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR CAME ON. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2018, MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO GET THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FIXED WITH 76,443 MILES ON THE CAR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT RAN A DIAGNOSTIC REPORT ($95) FINDING CODE DCT B1018 AS A PROBLEM. THEY REPORTED THEIR FINDINGS TO ME AND GAVE AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIRS TO BE BETWEEN $2,000 AND $4,000, A BIG DIFFERENCE. I TALKED WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT WHAT HAD TO BE DONE TO FIX THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, HOW MUCH TIME THE REPAIRS WOULD TAKE, WHY SUCH A WIDE SPREAD IN THE FINANCIAL ESTIMATE AND WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS CONVERSATION. THE BIGGEST SURPRISE WAS LEARNING THAT NISSAN CHANGED HOW THEIR AIRBAG SYSTEM SENSORS WORKED FROM ALWAYS ON TO OFF UNTIL A SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. I WOULD FEEL MORE LIKE A VALUED CUSTOMER WHEN NISSAN PAYS 100% OF A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY 'NO FAULT' OF THE CONSUMER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-06
- VIN: 1N4BA41E88C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING. SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. NISSAN SAID THEY DONT COVER. ITS NOT INCLUDED ON THE WARRANTY. CLUSTER LIGHT ON DASH IS BLINKING ON AND OFF MAKING CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BA41E28C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO MAILBOX, TELEPHONES POLE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE? AND MYSELF, ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT, WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN A CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF ME, I SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING THEM, WHEN I DID THAT MY CAR ACCELERATED TO HIGH SPEED, WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE WHOLE TIME AND BOTH HANDS ON THE STIRRING WHEEL WHILE IT PROCEEDED TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP, FOOT STILL ON BRAKE WHILE IT STARTED TO BACK UP SLOWLY BACK INTO THE INTERSECTION I PRAY TO GOD AND THEN STIRRED THE WHEEL INTO THE SIDEWALK AND INTO THE BACK OF A POLE IS WHERE IT STOPPED FOOT STILL ON BRAKE WHILE THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE GOT THERE. I NOTICED A WEEK BEFOR IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ME DRIVING IT, I THOUGHT MAYBE THE KEY NEED A NEW BATTERY SO I STRARTED USING THE KEY IN THE EGNITION WHICH I USUALLY DON'T DO BECAUSE OF IT BEING A KEYLESS ALSO NOTICED THE SEAT BELT WAS HAVING ISSUES WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS PROPER PLACE AFTER RELEASING THE BELT.? I KNOW THIS WAS A ELECTRICAL OR MALFUNCTION AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIND IT BECAUSE I DID NOT MISTAKE THE GAS FOR THE BRAKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-02
- VIN: 1N4BA41E78C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN I'M DRIVING AND I'M SURE IT IS FAULTY. ALSO THE LIGHT INDICATOR FOR MY TIRE PRESSURE STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH I'VE PUT ADEQUATE AIR IN THE TIRE. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE CAR IS MOTION AND WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-06
- VIN: 1N4BA41E68C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: UPON STARTING THE CAR, AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK AND DOES NOT GO OUT. THE INDICATION IS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, THUS MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 1N4BA41E18C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY PASSAGE SIDE AIR BAG LEATHER IS SPLITTING! I'VE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, I WAS TOLD THEY DON'T FIX IT OR DON'T KNOW ANYONE THAT WILL. IF THEY WOULD FIX IT, THE CAR DEALERSHIP WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE IF IT DID NOT OPEN! I'VE ASKED AROUND NO ONE KNOWS ANYONE THAT CAN REPAIR IT...NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-06
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX8C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM REGISTERED THE KEY AS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO METRO NISSAN OF REDLANDS (1665 INDUSTRIAL PARK AVE, REDLANDS, CA 92374) WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ENTIRE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE RE-MAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4BA41E68C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I LEFT THE IGNITION ON AND IT RAN THE BATTERY WENT DOWN , WHEN I REALIZED THE BATTERY WAS DEAD WE CHARGED THE BATTERY NEXT DAY I GOT IN TO DRIVE THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS LIKE IN 1ST GEAR OF THE 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION , I WAS OUT OF STATE AND FOUND A DEALERSHIP IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO REPLACE IT, BUT THEY DID GIVE ME A RENTAL CAR THE CAR HAD 58,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT, IT HAS 89,000 NOW , GOT IN THE CAR THIS WEEK TO GO TO A FUNERAL AND MY REMOTE WOULDNT WORK , SO I ACCIDENTLY LEFT THE CAR IN REVERSE , WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR , THE CAR NEVER MOVED WHEN I GOT IN GARAGE I SEEN THE CAR MOVING, I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THE CAR WASNT MOVING WHEN I GOT OUT OF IT , HIT THE NEIGHBORS HOUSE AND CAUSED A LOT OF DAMAGE TO IT!!
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-05
- VIN: 1N4BA41E48C
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS STARTED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-10
- VIN: 1N4BA41E58C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARS AT ALL TIMES ON DASHBOARD BLINKING
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-24
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX8C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA AND I NOTICED THAT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE FLOOR BOARD IS RUSTED PRETTY BAD. I WAS GETTING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM. MY COUSINS FRIEND WAS OVER HIS HOUSE WHEN HE WAS DOING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SAID NISSANS ARE KNOWN FOR RUST PROBLEMS UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR AND WHEN I LOOKED WHAT DO YOU KNOW ITS ALL RUSTED. I LOOKED UP ABOUT NISSAN RUST PROBLEMS AND TONS OF COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND NISSAN DOESNT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS RUST PROBLEM. I HOPE THERE WILL BE A RECALL TO GET THESE RUST ISSUES RESOLVED AND NISSAN FIXES THESE PROBLEMS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-19
- VIN: 1N4BA41E08C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2008. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN SERVICED AND WASHED ON A REGULAR BASIS. WHEN I STEPPED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE I FELT MY FOOT SINK INTO THE PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR BOARD. I LIFTED THE FLOOR MAT UP AND TO MY SURPRISE I COULD PUSH DOWN ON THE CARPET THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. I CHECKED THE DRIVERS FRONT FLOOR PAN AND OBSERVED THE SAME CORROSION. THE ONLY THING THAT WILL KEEP MY FEET IN THE CAR IS THE CARPETING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP AND THEY WOULD NOT EVEN WORK ON IT. AFTER CHECKING ON THE INTERNET I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND SO MANY COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS REGARDING THE MAXIMA AND ALTIMA'S. I NOW HAVE A VEHICLE THAT IS UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE IS IN QUESTION.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-05
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR NOT WORKING
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- VIN: 1N4BA41E88C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO OTHER TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-05
- VIN: 1N4BA41E68C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN GREEN THE CAR STALLED. HAD TO TURN THE CAR STARTER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAILED CAM AND CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING AND WOULD STALL WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS THE FUEL PUMP NOT HOLDING ITS PRESSURE. CAM AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-18
- VIN: 1N4BA41EX8C
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR RUSTED BIG WHOLE ON BOTH SIDE. JUST LOOK UNDER THE CAR THIS WEEK WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-24
- VIN: 1N4BA41E38C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG
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Positive 2008 Nissan Maxima car reviews
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Hey there! Did you know that the timing tensioners are designed to be plastic against a metal chain? Pretty cool, right?
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Congratulations on your new purchase! It sounds like you and your wife put a lot of effort into finding the perfect car, and it seems like you made a great choice with the 2008 SL Nissan Maxima. The car's comfort, ride, power, and value all sound like fantastic features, and it's wonderful that you were able to find a car that you both fell in love with. Enjoy your new ride!
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I've had my Maxima for just over a month now and I absolutely love it! The car has great features and the CVT transmission is flawless. It's so much fun to drive!
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This car is very roomy for a family of four and also sporty enough to satisfy the desires of most sports car enthusiasts. I am impressed with the power and agility of this car. I considered the Honda Accord, but ultimately chose the Maxima due to its spacious interior, comfortable seats, and impressive power. It's definitely a fun car to drive!
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I recently traded in my 2006 Honda Accord because I was getting bored and tired of being passed on the highway. Now, I am the one doing the passing! This car is perfect for anyone who loves a combination of luxury and high performance. I got a fully loaded one (minus nav) and it is by far the nicest car I have ever owned. The leather and Bose sound system are amazing. Although Mazda claims Zoom-Zoom, Nissan might have borrowed it from them.
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Walton Lang 2024-06-09
I am an experienced car owner and I can confidently say that the 2008 Maxima has not met my expectations. Despite being the first owner and taking good care of the car, I have encountered several issues with it. The battery died after just over a year of use, and I have had to replace several cheap plastic parts that have broken, such as the charging ports, visors, and AC vent. These issues have been frustrating, and I believe that the Maxima could benefit from some improvements in its design and construction.
Judah Murphy 2024-05-11
This is my 6th Nissan (third Maxima) and I have had some issues with it. There is a constant rumbling vibration felt through the gas pedal and steering wheel between 20-45 mph. The dealer tried to fix it, but unfortunately, they were unable to. The representative came and explained that this is a common issue with this transmission. I was surprised to hear that this is considered normal for a $30,000 car! They tout this new transmission as seamless, but apparently, it's not. I hope Nissan will address this design flaw soon.
Elias Von 2024-04-11
The car has several issues such as wind noise, streaking wipers, creaking/binding sounds, headlight misalignment, right rear seat continually falls forward even though it's locked, air entering passenger compartment from somewhere up front, left front door handle had to be replaced as FOB signal failed, poor AM radio reception, and CVT grinding between 30 & 40 mph. Despite these issues, the car averages 14 mpg even though it travels on highways 80% of the time. It is worth noting that our Altima was far superior in terms of MPG. However, the dealership satisfactorily repaired the door handle.