At a glance

Reported mileage41,339 mi

LocationIl, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$17,200

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Nissan

Model

Maxima

Year

2011

Trim

3.5 SV

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

3.5L 6-cyl

Cylinders

6

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

4

Assembly plant

SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Low

$13,500

Typical price

$16,031

High

$18,250

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Maxima, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Power Train 6 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure 3 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Steering 2 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine 2 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Vehicle Speed Control 2 reports

🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 106

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Nissan Maxima.

STEERING

My steering failed completely while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn.

NHTSA ODI #11709444

AIR BAGS

Airbag warning came on. I took to dealership for diagnostic. There was malfunction with the passenger airbag. Seat coushin needed to be replaced so the “normal” wear and tear airbag would no longer be an issue. Nissan stated this is not a safety concern and all expenses were out of pocket.

NHTSA ODI #11602442

POWER TRAIN

The transmission is slipping it’s a cvt and they’re known for being the worst transmissions. I was entering the highway on a on ramp and I could no longer accelerate past 55 I was near flooring it and you can hear the engine working but the rpm’s are all over the odometer going from 3k-6.5k over and over. The problem has not been diagnosed professionally. Th…

NHTSA ODI #11597730

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

We are the original owners of a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The dashboard material is deteriorating, creating a sticky and shiny patch across the base of the windshield which is distracting and highly reflective creating glare from the sun and bright lights impeding the ability to safely drive. The dashboard is also cracking and releasing small parts of black dashbo…

NHTSA ODI #11538097

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

Cvt transmission jerking , engine is always idling hard sometimes wants to even shut off , accelerating sometimes takes a lil while to respond , rack and pinion assembly faulty I would like for nissan to fix my car or get a lump sum check for all faulty errors these cars have

NHTSA ODI #11520699

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

Dashboard is melting which is making it extremely sticky but the worst part is that it is causing a visibility issues while driving. The glare is really bad.

NHTSA ODI #11511345