Nissan · Maxima · 2008
2008 Nissan Maxima
0
Recalls
78
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2008 Nissan Maxima has no recalls and 78 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: air bags (16 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2669
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2008 Nissan Maxima page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is air bags with 16 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2008 Nissan Maxima currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 78 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are air bags (16), structure (14), power train (7).
- Vehicle
- 2008 Nissan Maxima
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 78
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Nissan Maxima 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2669
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: OptionalForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
78 totalSTRUCTURE
Jan 22, 2023
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 defe...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 24, 2020
THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2019
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
Sep 11, 2019
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 WHE...
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AIR BAGS
Aug 8, 2019
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 ...
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ENGINE
Mar 30, 2019
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 ...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 5, 2018
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 370...
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STRUCTURE
Nov 18, 2018
FLOORBOARDS RUSTED OUT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Mar 6, 2018
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
CRASH1 injuryFeb 1, 2018
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 ...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 78 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2008 Nissan Maxima has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA has received 78 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2008 Nissan Maxima. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2008 Nissan Maxima are air bags (16 reports), structure (14 reports), power train (7 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2008 Nissan Maxima. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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