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2008 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Nissan Maxima has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Nissan Maxima

Airbags
20
Structure
16
Powertrain
8
Tires
6
Engine
5
Electrical
5
Suspension
4
Steering
4
Other
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 24, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 30, 2019ENGINETHE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS PREMATURELY WEAR, CAUSING A WHINING NOISE AS THE CHAIN RUBS AGAINST THE ...
Feb 6, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED A...
Jul 8, 2014ENGINEABOUT 4-5 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED AN OIL SPOT ON MY DRIVEWAY AND AS THE MONTHS PASSED THE SPOTS GOT LAR...
Jun 30, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THAT DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MP...
Apr 30, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRESON APRIL 30, I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY, AND AS I WAS PICKING UP SPEED (35-40MPH). THE DRIVER SIDE TI...

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