2011 Nissan Maxima engine problems

Filed May 5, 2023 · Engine, Steering · IL

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

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 113,000 miles · CA

My car has less than 113,500 miles and started losing power and coasting, the speed would fluctuate and something sounds loose in the engine. I took it to lithia nissan in fresno ca on blackstone and they told me the CVT belt needs to be replaced thereby causing the car to need a whole new transmission at $5738.96. The car was in motion.

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Engine · 74,000 miles · NY

This is my third nissan maxima and they all had the same idsue with the mass air flow sensor. Set off check engine light and makes car hesitate when accerlerating. My mom owns a 2013 maxima 45000 miles and has the same issue with check engine light.

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 Jun 21, 2018 · Engine · 86,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan maxima. The contact noticed hot air blowing through the vents when the air conditioner was activated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle more than twice, but the failure still occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sheridan nissan (114 s dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720, (302) 326-6100) where it was diagnosed that the compressor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. *tt

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Engine · AR

Letter from senator boozman on behalf of constituent re 2011 nissan maxima consumer complaint against nissan corporate. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was making a horrible knocking noise. The consumer was advised the transmission was going out. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs and the rental.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · OK

Vehicle is parked and engine wont start. Had a 2009 maxima that also had the same issues. Checked battery and it is fine but car wont start. I have jumpstarted it and that has turned the car back on but after a few months I have the same issue. This last time my car did not start , not even with a jump start.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · VA

Check engine indicator light has come on intermittently 3 times in the past two months. Upon getting a diagnostic test at a nissan dealership, the second time the light came on, I was told they needed the car another day, for a longer time to further investigate the two codes that came up during the test. The check engine light went back out a few days later. Now two months later the light is on again and this time as I was leaving a shopping center parking lot, turning onto a main road the car made a jerking/surge-stop motion as if it did not want to accelerate. It continued to do this same motion any time I slowed down or stopped at a light or slowed down to make a turn during my 2.5-3.0 mile trip to my house. I did not drive the car for the next 24-28 hours. Upon driving the car to the dealership to drop off for service I did not experience the jerking/surge-stop motion. After assessing the vehicle today I was informed that the rear timing chain cover has deteriorated causing problems with oil pressure to the engine, code p0011. There were also two other codes for heating system p1217 and transmission fluid pressure p0868. Total cost of repairs $2984. My car is 5 years old, approximately 67,000 miles on it so it is outside of the warranty. After reading others similar complaints about transmission issues just outside of the warranty period, knowing that previous model years had problems that ended up extended warranty it is very disturbing and disappointing to know that nissan is not further investigating these issues further. Also, other issues I have had tire pressure indicator light coming on intermittently and car not starting but all dash lights staying on had technical bulletins. The latter should be a quick resolve yet I was charged almost $400 for something not mentioned in the related bulletin. Nissan lacks responsible customer service!!!

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Engine · TX

2011 nissan maxima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shuts down while driving. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle jerked three times, before it shut off. The consumer was informed, the air filter had not been changed in a year. The dealer claimed, the consumer refused to have the air filter changed.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Engine · CA

I purchased my 2011 nissan maxima brand new in may of 2011. About a year after I purchased my car, the dealership notified me that my engine mount was seriously damaged and needed to be replaced. I contacted my warranty company and found out the particular piece needing to be replaced wasn't covered under my warranty. I was facing a $1000.00+ repair bill. Needless to say, I have still not been able to repair my engine mount. I am trying to understand how, on a brand new car, can an engine mount be damaged to the point of needing repair and then my warranty not covering that particular piece? Also, for the last 6-7 months, the service engine soon light has been coming on and going off. The car wasn't riding or operating any different so I dismissed it. Recently however, at roughly 85k miles, my service engine soon light has been on and will not go off. When I was at a stop light, my car just shut down. I was able to restart it but while I was accelerating, around about 40mph, the car began to jerk as if it was trying to shift but was confused. The gas tank was at about 1/4 of a tank when all of this occurred. My car is only 3 years old and I am having major issues and cannot understand why, when I bought this car brand new and keep up with all of the regular maintenance.