CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Nissan Maxima is a good reliable vehicle overall. There's a slight trend of transmission failure just before 100,000 miles, but not widespread enough to be a major concern. Beware of Maximas from 2009-2010, and 2004-2006 though.
The 2009-2010 Maxima has an expensive problem where the steering lock prevents the car from starting, & costs upwards of $1,000 to fix.
Nissan Maximas from 2004-2006 have a widespread transmission defect, but judging from our complaint data, Nissan fixed the transmission problem starting with the 2007 model.
The AC Compressor goes into free spin which in turn blows out the safety valve and then locks down the whole system.Took the car back to Benton Nissan in hoover alabama. They stated they have had many of them doing this and it should be recalled but it wont be.They wanted almost 1200.00 to replace and it is not covered by warranty nor the extended warranty. I took the car to my normal mechanic and he stated in the past 3 months he has replace at least 8 compressors on maxima's with the same problems.All of them have blown out the safety.
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The AC Compressor goes into free spin which in turn blows out the safety valve and then locks down the whole system.Took the car back to Benton Nissan in hoover alabama. They stated they have had many of them doing this and it should be recalled but it wont be.They wanted almost 1200.00 to replace and it is not covered by warranty nor the extended warranty. I took the car to my normal mechanic and he stated in the past 3 months he has replace at least 8 compressors on maxima's with the same problems.All of them have blown out the safety.
- James B., Moody, AL, US