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 steering wheel of my Nissan Maxima became loose while I was operating it. By loose I mean, the steering wheel turned very easy but the tires did not respond to the command I gave the car. I turned the steering wheel slightly left but the car did not respond and went straight off the road. There were significant injuries from this and anyone with a Nissan Maxima 2011 must be allowed to research information about the vehicle they are driving. If you drive a Nissan Maxima 2011 or any year for that matter and you for some reason are reading this, have it inspected for design flaws immediately, document what the inspector found, get an attorney, don't drive it with you or anyone you love in it. If you are considering purchasing a Nissan Maxima, do not do it. Please let my testimony convince you to avoid purchasing a Nissan Maxima (ESPECIALLY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN) and if you already have a Nissan Maxima, get it inspected by your own inspector of your choice so that the defects can be documented by a party other than Nissan. If you don't find anything wrong with the car, I still deem it unsafe to drive or ride in. I would never let anyone I know or love get into a Maxima after the accident occurred.
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The steering wheel of my Nissan Maxima became loose while I was operating it. By loose I mean, the steering wheel turned very easy but the tires did not respond to the command I gave the car. I turned the steering wheel slightly left but the car did not respond and went straight off the road. There were significant injuries from this and anyone with a Nissan Maxima 2011 must be allowed to research information about the vehicle they are driving. If you drive a Nissan Maxima 2011 or any year for that matter and you for some reason are reading this, have it inspected for design flaws immediately, document what the inspector found, get an attorney, don't drive it with you or anyone you love in it. If you are considering purchasing a Nissan Maxima, do not do it. Please let my testimony convince you to avoid purchasing a Nissan Maxima (ESPECIALLY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN) and if you already have a Nissan Maxima, get it inspected by your own inspector of your choice so that the defects can be documented by a party other than Nissan. If you don't find anything wrong with the car, I still deem it unsafe to drive or ride in. I would never let anyone I know or love get into a Maxima after the accident occurred.
- warning2011, Norcross, GA, US