2008 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems
No recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2008 Nissan Maxima recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
See attached document for complaint.
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 defect.
THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
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.
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 WHEN SAME THING HAPPENED. VEHICLE DIED IN…
Maxima model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 948 | 16 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 576 | 21 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 129 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 339 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 275 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 106 | 5 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Nissan Maxima as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Maxima?
- Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (23 complaints), followed by structure (21).
- How many 2008 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 79 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.