NHTSA model-year recall report

2009 Nissan Maxima Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Sep 16, 2009

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Nissan Maxima average of 3.2 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2009 Nissan Maxima recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 09V358000

Suspension

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Reported Sep 16, 2009

What is recalled

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.

Safety consequence

IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Nissan Maxima model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2009 Nissan Maxima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Maxima have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2009 Nissan Maxima. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2009 Nissan Maxima?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology