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2011 Nissan Maxima electrical problems

12 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 112,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
112,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Maxima electrical problems in other years

199019952000200520102023

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Electrical · OK

I noticed the camera not working when I was backing into my garage after work. Then again the next day when I was backing into my parking space at work. It comes and go now. I'm not sure why it started.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · FL

When locking and unlocking doors, the drivers door is not responding from the remote, same exact thing on my murano, and then effecting the fuel door cap.

Filed Jun 23, 2019 · Electrical · MO

Takata recall steering wheel lock mechanism will not let me start car after buying numerous parts

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · CO

My brake light and battery light come on at the same time. My went dead in the middle of a turn. I replaced the battery. Had the alternator checked. Was told it was fine. After a new battery my car runs fine but loses power and hesitates like its going to stall from take off or entering a turn and my brake and battery are still coming on at the same time. I googled the issue and it appears be a long standing issue no real resolution. I took it to autozone they did diagnostic test and I got code p0011 the same one I paid to be repaired previously.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · TX

My transmission messed up on me with 114,000 miles! Brand new almost and when it would go over 45 it won't catch my gears the RPM would go stay put and make a loud whining noise!!

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · GA · crash · 3 injuries

S10 direct reply - letter expressing safety concerns with the 2011 nissan maxima safety, defect, and compliance. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a crash. Controlling the speed and direction of the vehicle became difficult. The steering wheel turned loosely and became unresponsive. The passengers received life threatening injuries. *js see also odi 10816663. *dsy

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · RI

Starter motor failure. Intermittent on and off. Failing starter produces noise when stationary and in motion. Check engine light is intermittent. Diagnosed and confirmed failure in starter.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Electrical · LA

My door won't look. I have replaced one actuator on the door already. Now I have another 2 of them that are not working. Why do these keep breaking.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 3 injuries

The vehicle was in motion. While turning steering wheel slightly left entering into a curve, the 4 tires of the vehicle did not follow the command given by the steering wheel. Please note that the steering wheel turned with great ease. While removing foot from accelerator, the car did not slow. The brakes were not working properly and caused the 2011 nissan maxima to collide with a fixed object. This incident did not occur at a speed fast enough to cause the severe injuries that resulted. The driver side airbag knocked me unconscious and I have no recollection from the moment right before "impact" to when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The children in the back seat were seriously injured. The 10 year old was wearing his seatbelt properly. The 3 year old was in a 5 point harness properly restrained. Recently, the office of [xxx] informed me that the back seat came loose during the accident which caused both children's severe injuries. The children in the back seat were not adequately protected by the vehicle due to the back seat unhooking during the accident therefore causing safety restraints to be inadequate and possibly even more harmful. I also want to mention that the left rear passenger airbag did not deploy where the 10 year old was. The vehicle is poorly designed to survive even a minor collision. I have not been able to access the vehicle since the accident and georgia state patrol tore it up before I could even have it inspected. I do not know where the vehicle is nor am I able to get that information. Georgia state patrol documented that the air bag on the left rear side did deploy but that document is inaccurate because I am a witness. I pray that this information will be used to prevent any and all similar incidents from occurring. I pray that you investigate similar claims and find enough evidence to get these dangerous cars off the road. *tt see also odi 11130128. *dsy information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 20,000 miles · TN

Car periodically goes completely dead even when it is turned off and in park position . Key light keeps on blinking and eventually nothing works. I have to get another car to recharge the battery for at least 3 min. This is the 3rd occurrence and second battery. Brought the car brand new.

Questions about the 2011 Nissan Maxima electrical

Does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Nissan Maxima, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Maxima electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 112,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Maxima electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Maxima have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Maxima model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (171 complaints), 1999 (83 complaints) and 2009 (79 complaints).

Other 2011 Nissan Maxima problems

Airbags 23Transmission 22Engine 14Body 9Steering 9Visibility 7Acceleration 5Driver assistance 5Brakes 3Seats 3Suspension 3Lights 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Fuel system 1

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