2008 Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,820miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Nissan Maxima, 10% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,820 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10228733, filed 2008-05, 3,877 miles“Tire pressure monitoring system, have done nothing to correct problem, I read on this website that Nissan replaced the TPMS on cars and suvs in northern states; but my southern state had a colder than average winter and now the TPMS's are out on my family's 2 nissans.”
NHTSA complaint #10421074, filed 2011-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that there was a malfunction with the tire pressure warning system. He noticed that the indicator continued to illuminate and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer found no failures and stated that the tires needed air. The failure occurred four times. The dealer also stated that if the temperature changed, it would trigger the indicator as well. The contact was also informed that if the pressure dropped to -1 lb, the air pressure indicator would illuminate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253363, filed 2008-12, 500 miles“Rattling noise comes from fuel tank when it is full when car comes to a complete stop, or sudden move. Noise continue for 1-2 seconds after the car stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10250146, filed 2008-11Related service bulletins
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 141 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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