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2009 Nissan

Maxima

Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Nissan Maxima: best and worst years
2009 Nissan Maxima (photo 1 of 2)
2009 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,594 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
339
Reported injuries
6

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING37%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • AIR BAGS9%
  • SUSPENSION8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 455 total.

Nissan Maxima: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.