2011 Nissan Maxima recalls and problems
No recalls and 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
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2011 Nissan Maxima recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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
Maxima model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 339 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 275 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 106 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 107 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 96 | 10 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2004 Maxima has the most complaints (1,426). All Nissan Maxima years →
Questions
- Does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Nissan Maxima as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
- Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (23 complaints), followed by power train (22).
- How many 2011 Nissan Maxima complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 106 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 7, 2026.