Complaints
99
per 10K Sold
21.0
US Sales
47,072
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:81,442 mi
Crash-related:2
#216 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:111,420 mi
#36 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:102,750 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 23 | 2 | — | 81,442 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | — | — | 111,420 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | 2 | — | 102,750 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 13,004 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 69,100 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 84,966 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,442
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,420
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,750
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,004
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,100
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,966
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Nissan Maxima has 99 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Airbags (23 complaints, avg 81,442 mi); Body Structure (16 complaints, avg 111,420 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 102,750 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,947 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Nissan Maxima include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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