Is the 2011 Nissan Maxima reliable?

NHTSA data gives the 2011 Maxima a complaint index of 72, which ranks 6th worst among the 19 model years with data. This puts it in the Caution category, worse than years like 2008, 2013, 2019, and 2022 but better than 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010.

What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Nissan Maxima?

Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 23 complaints and 22% of all reported issues, including cases of non-deployment and unintended deployment linked to crashes and injuries.

Does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.

At what mileage do 2011 Maxima problems typically show up?

Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 67,500 miles. Airbag issues showed up earliest, at a median of 26,022 miles, while transmission and powertrain problems appeared later, at a median of 95,000 miles.

How does the 2011 Maxima compare to other Maxima years?

The 2011 Maxima's complaint index of 72 is better than the worst years, 2005 (100) and 2009 (94), but worse than better years like 2008 (44) and 2013 (33), which earned Good verdicts.

2011 Nissan Maxima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2011 Nissan Maxima has a complaint index of 72, ranking 6th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top problem area with 23 complaints (22% share), followed by transmission and engine issues, though no recalls have been filed for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 72/100; #6 of 19 Maxima years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 106; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 15
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2019; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 22; 19 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 15 / 0

2011 Nissan Maxima recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2011 Nissan Maxima fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 19 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG
Combined: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,650; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2011 compared with other Maxima years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2009	Avoid	94	339	1	22
2010	Avoid	83	275	1	22
2011	Caution	72	106	0	22
2012	Caution	61	107	0	22
2013	Good	33	62	0	22

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Maxima reliable?: NHTSA data gives the 2011 Maxima a complaint index of 72, which ranks 6th worst among the 19 model years with data. This puts it in the Caution category, worse than years like 2008, 2013, 2019, and 2022 but better than 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010.
What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Nissan Maxima?: Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 23 complaints and 22% of all reported issues, including cases of non-deployment and unintended deployment linked to crashes and injuries.
Does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.
At what mileage do 2011 Maxima problems typically show up?: Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 67,500 miles. Airbag issues showed up earliest, at a median of 26,022 miles, while transmission and powertrain problems appeared later, at a median of 95,000 miles.
How does the 2011 Maxima compare to other Maxima years?: The 2011 Maxima's complaint index of 72 is better than the worst years, 2005 (100) and 2009 (94), but worse than better years like 2008 (44) and 2013 (33), which earned Good verdicts.