2011 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls

2011 Nissan Maxima recalls (0)

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Recent 2011 Nissan Maxima complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Jul 15, 2024GAAirbags

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11602442 · source
2. Filed Jun 29, 2024TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11597730 · source
3. Filed Aug 12, 2023TXOther / Unknown

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11538097 · source
4. Filed May 5, 2023ILEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11520699 · source
5. Filed Mar 11, 2023GABody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   Dashboard is melting which is making it extremely sticky but the worst part is that it is causing a visibility issues while driving. The glare is really bad.

   NHTSA complaint #11511345 · source
6. Filed Jan 12, 2023NYBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Hi I bought car Nissan maxima 2011 transmission not working well when I driving I stopped at the traffic after that car does not move forward

   NHTSA complaint #11501538 · source
7. Filed May 9, 2022GABody & Structure

   My dashboard has been melted for some time now and it’s a safety hazard. When I drive at night, the light reflects on the dashboard and it makes it difficult to see, which is very dangerous with my kids in the car. I thought I could clean the dashboard but it’s very sticky. Apparently this is a common issue with certain models of cars because I saw a news report on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11463933 · source
8. Filed Jan 18, 2022NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission failed on my vehicle at 40,000 miles while I was in the middle of traffic. My car stopped accelerating without warning and I nearly got into an accident

   NHTSA complaint #11447961 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology