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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Owner complaints (106)
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Maxima (5 crashes, 1 fires, 15 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 23 | |
| Power train | 22 | |
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Structure | 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.