2011 NISSAN MAXIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
138
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
The 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA has received a total of 138 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (23 complaints), Power Train (21 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
138 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureinterior Panelsdashboard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 “normal” 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 it’s a cvt and they’re 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 rpm’s are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k over and over. The problem has not been diagnosed professionally. The vehicle has not been inspected professionally.There were no lights on the dash when this began happening and nothing occurred that led up to that situation it was just a normal drive for me and now this happens every other day.
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 dashboard is also cracking and releasing small parts of black dashboard material throughout the car and the passengers. Online research shows this problem has been reported by many Nissan vehicle owners, at our most recent Nissan service appointment, we asked for assistance to have the part replaced and was told we would have to call Nissan directly to request the repair as it was not a recall item. We called Nissan's Consumer Affairs and was told there is no support from Nissan to provide assistance and any repair we desired would be at our own cost. Additionally, in our online research there are pending class action lawsuits for this part to be replaced by the manufacturer. There is potential health hazards to the exposure of the deteriorating dashboard. We have NOT contacted our insurance company for a complaint or repair at this time. It was first noticed about 1 year ago while I was cleaning the car as the duster stuck to the dash in that area and we are now getting to the issue as it continues to further deteriorate.
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
Safety Rating for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB11069C — EQUIPMENT
IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in "Transit Mode" (if equipped). - Not in Transit Mode: With the turn signal switch is in the OFF (center) position, turn...
NTB13006 — SEATS
SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The steering wheel switches are now available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Service Procedure in...
NTB13006 — WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The steering wheel switches are now available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Service Procedure in...
NTB10125E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following is occurring on an Applied Vehicle: -- Audio streaming via Bluetooth is "choppy" or "clipped." -- "Calculating Route" takes an extended period of time (2-5 minutes) to complete. -- "Could not find a route" displays when attempting to calculate a route....
NTB10125E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following is occurring on an Applied Vehicle: -- Audio streaming via Bluetooth is "choppy" or "clipped." -- "Calculating Route" takes an extended period of time (2-5 minutes) to complete. -- "Could not find a route" displays when attempting to calculate a route....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA — 733 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA — 169 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA — 99 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA — 460 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA — 399 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN MAXIMA (current)
- 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA — 137 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA — 71 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA — 126 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN MAXIMA — 2 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA — 222 complaints
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