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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Nissan Maxima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
79

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2008 Nissan Maxima

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component79

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
79Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags2329202
Structure2127000
Power train810200
Tires810100
Electrical system68000
Engine56000
Unknown or other45000
Suspension45000
Vehicle speed control45202
Steering45000
Service brakes34101
Seats34000
Engine and engine cooling23100
Fuel/propulsion system23000
Exterior lighting11000

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “See attached document for complaint.”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766340
  • Structure

    “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.”

    Filed 01/29/2023 · ODI 11504265
  • Unknown or other

    “The car ignition will not let me turn it”

    Filed 11/05/2020 · ODI 11373110

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2008 Nissan Maxima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Nissan Maxima. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Nissan Maxima?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Nissan Maxima?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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