CarComplaints.com Notes: We don't recommend the 2009 Maxima nearly as highly as the 2007-2008 Maxima, because NHTSA complaints show a pattern of the electronic steering column lock module failing.
When the module fails it prevents the car from starting, & Nissan dealers charge over $1,000 (!!) to repair it. Nissan recalled the module on some other 2009 models with the same steering lock problem, but for some reason they left out the 2009 Maxima. See this page on the Nissan Maxima Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) defect.
If you're thinking about buying a 2009 Maxima, instead you might consider a 2007-2008 Maxima, or a newer model year.
A Nissan dealer better fix this problem. I did lots of research and according to the net, many 7th generation Maxima owners have had this issue. I fount that the TSB number is NTB12-071 which was reported back in December 2013. My car isn't under warranty, but being a manufacturer problem, I am even willing to take it to a small claims court.
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A Nissan dealer better fix this problem. I did lots of research and according to the net, many 7th generation Maxima owners have had this issue. I fount that the TSB number is NTB12-071 which was reported back in December 2013. My car isn't under warranty, but being a manufacturer problem, I am even willing to take it to a small claims court.
- Jose R., Albany, US