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.
4.0
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
49,900 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replace led light strip or replace assembly (1 reports)
Bought the car from the Hudson Nissan dealership here in North Charleston, shortly after we purchased the vehicle I was watching by wife pull into the driveway and I noticed that a few of the LED lights in the passenger side view mirror weren't working. I scheduled a drop off appointment at the dealership for the following week. During their inspection they stated it wasn't a part of the warranty package we have, but they told me that the signals were working when they sold me the car and at further inspection the mirror has impact damage, but they had one in stock for $472 !! Needless to say I was not happy. They gave me the number to Nissan North America and said to call them and see what they could do. So I left and about a month later the right side completely stopped working and the drivers side had only a couple of lights still working. I contacted Nissan North America, and described the problem, they seemed to take me seriously and said they would call me in a few days and let me know. I received a call about 3 days later, and after a lengthy explanation of the steps they took they said there's nothing we can do your vehicle is outside of the vehicle warranty period, but they could get me in touch with the local Nissan dealer so I could order the parts if I'd like then the phone went silent and they said nothing else, so I hung up very upset with the whole situation. I have since noticed that most Maximas this body style the side view turn signals are either not working or like my situation. Nissan has to be aware that's its a very bad design and a problem. just wish we had a few brave souls to file a class action for this issue, I simply don't have the resources available to do it or I would in a flash.
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Bought the car from the Hudson Nissan dealership here in North Charleston, shortly after we purchased the vehicle I was watching by wife pull into the driveway and I noticed that a few of the LED lights in the passenger side view mirror weren't working. I scheduled a drop off appointment at the dealership for the following week. During their inspection they stated it wasn't a part of the warranty package we have, but they told me that the signals were working when they sold me the car and at further inspection the mirror has impact damage, but they had one in stock for $472 !! Needless to say I was not happy. They gave me the number to Nissan North America and said to call them and see what they could do. So I left and about a month later the right side completely stopped working and the drivers side had only a couple of lights still working. I contacted Nissan North America, and described the problem, they seemed to take me seriously and said they would call me in a few days and let me know. I received a call about 3 days later, and after a lengthy explanation of the steps they took they said there's nothing we can do your vehicle is outside of the vehicle warranty period, but they could get me in touch with the local Nissan dealer so I could order the parts if I'd like then the phone went silent and they said nothing else, so I hung up very upset with the whole situation. I have since noticed that most Maximas this body style the side view turn signals are either not working or like my situation. Nissan has to be aware that's its a very bad design and a problem. just wish we had a few brave souls to file a class action for this issue, I simply don't have the resources available to do it or I would in a flash.
- Ira S., NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US