Complaints
138
per 10K Sold
23.5
US Sales
58,737
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Nissan Maxima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:28,499 mi
Crash-related:3
#221 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:83,612 mi
#312 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:81,143 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 23 | 3 | — | 28,499 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 83,612 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 2 | — | 81,143 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 60,800 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 52,740 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 71,112 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 90,896 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,499
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,612
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,143
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,800
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,740
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,112
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,896
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Nissan Maxima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Nissan Maxima has 138 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
Top reported problems: Airbags (23 complaints, avg 28,499 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 83,612 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 81,143 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,363 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Nissan Maxima include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Nissan Maxima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Maxima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Maxima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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