2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE
1N4BA41E18C829067
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE (VIN 1N4BA41E18C829067). Black, sedan/saloon, 3.5L 6-cyl 255 hp, gasoline. 109,946 mi reported. Registered in Mo. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan Maxima, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 78
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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. Inspected by an authorized auto body shop and they confirmed this is very unsafe and a manufacture defect.
NHTSA ODI #11504265UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CAR IGNITION WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT
NHTSA ODI #11373110SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA ODI #11310262POWER TRAIN
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 OUTER LANE. STATE POLICE ARRIVED AND AS…
NHTSA ODI #11282875AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR THE PAST WEEK. THE DEALER (94 NISSAN OF SOUTH HOLLAND, LOCATED AT 16269 VAN DAM RD, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473, (708) 333-2000) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE C…
NHTSA ODI #11244206ENGINE
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS PREMATURELY WEAR, CAUSING A WHINING NOISE AS THE CHAIN RUBS AGAINST THE TENSIONER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. THIS WEAR EVENTUALLY GRINDS THROUGH THE TENSIONER RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO A CRASH OR INJURY. THIS BEGAN TO HAPPEN FOR ME JUST OUTSIDE OF THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, AND IS A COSTLY REPAIR …
NHTSA ODI #11192618POWER TRAIN
HAVE A 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA AND JUST FOUND OUT I NEED A TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY HAVING IT 2YRS ..DEALER NEVER TOLD ME THAT IT HAD A PROBLEM WHEN HE SOLD TO ME HAD I KNOWN NISSAN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL I WOULD NEVER HAD PURCHASE IT...I NEED A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSON AND FOR 3700 DOLLARS I FEEL NISSAN SHOULD RPLACE IT AT NO COST TO ME SINCE IT SEEMS THAT TH…
NHTSA ODI #11162962STRUCTURE
FLOORBOARDS RUSTED OUT.
NHTSA ODI #11152285+ 70 more complaints on record.
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1N4BA41E18C829067 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Does the 2008 Nissan Maxima have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2008 Nissan Maxima. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2008 Nissan Maxima?
Comparable 2008 Nissan Maxima listings run roughly $4,300–$8,500, typically around $6,422 (from 94 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Nissan Maxima get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Nissan Maxima at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 13 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.