2011 Nissan MaximaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Maxima, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2011 Nissan Maxima has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 23 | 3 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Nissan Maxima recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other Maxima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maxima median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2011 Nissan Maxima safety ratings
2011 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Maxima owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSOR FAILED, I WAS IN A AUTO ACCIDENT THAT REQUIRED MY FRONT BUMPER, AC CONDESOR AND RADIATOR TO BR REPLACED. AFTER GETTING IT FIXED I NOTICED MY SEATBELT LIGHT WAS BLINKING, I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WOULD GO AWAY. I GOT IT SCANNED TURNS OUT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSOR WENT OUT…
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG (OFF) LIGHT STAYS LIT ON THE PASSENGER DASH, EVEN WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT IN THE SEAT, AND A SEPARATE ONE IS ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL. WAS TOLD IT PROBABLY WAS A SENSOR IN THE SEAT AND WOULD COST ABOUT $1600. IT STAYS LIKE THAT AND NEVER CHANGES. NISSAN WANTS MONEY JUST…
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