2011 Nissan Maxima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Maxima years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Maxima. That ranks 16th out of 29 Maxima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (23 complaints, 22%), typically at around 26,022 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 106owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Maxima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 22% | 26,022 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 21% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 13% | 94,550 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 11% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 11% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 8% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 8% | 86,911 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% | 113,532 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% | 46,726 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 45,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 40,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 95,172 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My steering failed completely while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn.
Airbag warning came on. I took to dealership for diagnostic. There was malfunction with the passenger airbag. Seat coushin needed to be replaced so the ânormalâ wear and tear airbag would no longer be an issue. Nissan stated this is not a safety concern and all expenses were out of pocket.
The transmission is slipping itâs a cvt and theyâre known for being the worst transmissions. I was entering the highway on a on ramp and I could no longer accelerate past 55 I was near flooring it and you can hear the engine working but the rpmâs are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k…
We are the original owners of a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The dashboard material is deteriorating, creating a sticky and shiny patch across the base of the windshield which is distracting and highly reflective creating glare from the sun and bright lights impeding the ability to safely drive. The…
Cvt transmission jerking , engine is always idling hard sometimes wants to even shut off , accelerating sometimes takes a lil while to respond , rack and pinion assembly faulty I would like for nissan to fix my car or get a lump sum check for all faulty errors these cars have
Other Nissan Maxima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Maxima | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Maxima | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Maxima | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 Maxima | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 Maxima | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 Maxima | 106 | 4 |
| 2016 Maxima | 142 | 8 |
| 2015 Maxima | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 2013 Maxima | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 Maxima | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 | 106 | 0 |
| 2010 Maxima | 275 | 1 |
| 2009 Maxima | 339 | 1 |
| 2008 Maxima | 79 | 0 |
| 2007 Maxima | 129 | 1 |
| 2006 Maxima | 576 | 2 |
| 2005 Maxima | 948 | 2 |
| 2004 Maxima | 1,426 | 2 |
| 2003 Maxima | 206 | 3 |
| 2002 Maxima | 205 | 6 |
| 2001 Maxima | 172 | 3 |
| 2000 Maxima | 360 | 0 |
| 1999 Maxima | 165 | 0 |
| 1998 Maxima | 113 | 1 |
| 1997 Maxima | 102 | 1 |
| 1996 Maxima | 96 | 0 |
| 1995 Maxima | 152 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Nissan Maxima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Maxima model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.