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.
My complaint is somewhat like early complaint I read (constant shaking) in steering wheel at low speed. purchase vehicle after lease return, 36K miles. Have new tires and rims on car when purchase, don't notice unless you drive it everyday, no other driver feels it but it's there. Don't feel it's a safety problem but will have it checked.
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My complaint is somewhat like early complaint I read (constant shaking) in steering wheel at low speed. purchase vehicle after lease return, 36K miles. Have new tires and rims on car when purchase, don't notice unless you drive it everyday, no other driver feels it but it's there. Don't feel it's a safety problem but will have it checked.
- noinaim7, San Antonio, TX, US