Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Nissan Maxima recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2011 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component106
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 23 | 22 |
| Power train | 22 | 21 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 13 |
| Engine | 12 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 11 |
| Steering | 9 | 8 |
| Structure | 9 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“My steering failed completely while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn.”
- Air bags
“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.”
- Power train
“The transmission is slipping it’s a cvt and they’re known for being the worst transmissions.”
Other Nissan Maxima model years
- 20140 recalls96 complaints
- 20130 recalls62 complaints
- 20120 recalls107 complaints
- 20110 recalls106 complaints
- 20101 recall275 complaints
- 20091 recall339 complaints
- 20080 recalls79 complaints
- 20071 recall129 complaints
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Other Nissan models
- 2011 Altima1 recall245 complaints
- 2011 Rogue2 recalls362 complaints
- 2011 Pathfinder2 recalls45 complaints
- 2011 Murano0 recalls148 complaints
- 2011 Sentra2 recalls142 complaints
- 2011 Versa6 recalls269 complaints
- 2011 Titan1 recall26 complaints
- 2011 Frontier1 recall64 complaints
- 2011 Xterra2 recalls24 complaints
- 2011 Armada1 recall40 complaints
- 2011 Leaf0 recalls95 complaints
- 2011 Quest1 recall66 complaints
2011 Nissan Maxima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Nissan Maxima. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Nissan Maxima?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 106 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Nissan Maxima?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.
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