2009 Nissan Maxima Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Nissan Maxima, 2% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.
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.
“Control arms both need repair, repeated issues with tire inflation gauges, tire wear, struts, and steering. Needed repair costing $2700 to replace control arms.”
NHTSA complaint #11096748, filed 2018-05, 87,000 miles“On 9/12/22, my son purchased a 2009 Nissan Maxima from Street Cars. My son was told that the car did not pass the state inspection, but all items on the list were taken care of. The salesman noted the Air Intake Tube would be ordered for the car and installed once received. My son paid $5299 in cash. My son wanted to pay with a cashier's check, but the salesperson requested cash. On the way home to Woodbridge from Fredericksburg, the vehicle began to slow down as if it were going to cut off. My son slowed down and proceeded home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11495700, filed 2022-12“Recall 2009 Nissan Maxima when driving this vehicle the front end of the car is not stable feel like the car is wobbling and the tire is going to come off. And I always hear this loud cracking/popping sound when backing up and when I put the car in drive and go forward, while driving I sometimes can her this cracking/squeaking sound and also the tire indicator constantly stays on. I have take it to the shop to be checked, and they have check the air pressure in each tire on my car and also the spare tire in the trunk of my car several times. And the tire indicator will not go off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870351, filed 2016-05“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. After taking the vehicle to the dealer, the technician recommended that the strut be replaced. In addition, the rim on the front driver side of the vehicle was cracked due to a faulty strut. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A recall for the strut was issued according to NHTSA campaign number: 09v358000 (suspension), but the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10781111, filed 2015-10Related service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Maxima
168 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology