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2011 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 35 repairs.
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2011 Nissan Maxima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Maxima

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Nissan Maxima in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 In really cold weather the cars push button start would not respond. The car went into ACC mode and stuck. All attempts to resolve the problem didn't help. After the bat died and the system rebooted all has been well. Dealer has no idea why. 

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2011 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Maxima in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2016

73160 mi

C $1200
Front bearings were replaced, both wheels. Repaired both front wheel bearings. 
Mar 2018

103540 mi

C $540
Brake pads 
Nissan Maxima in New York, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2014

36000 mi
Blown fuse, was replaced 
Feb 2015

47400 mi
Wheel bearings needed replacement 
Nissan Maxima in Virginia, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

18000 mi
The battery died three times in March. Completely drained and would not start - had to be jumped each time. Had to have two new batteries put in and had the brake light switch and the starter switch replaced. 
Nissan Maxima in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Feb 2016

122900 mi

US $80
Mass Airflow sensor 
Nissan Maxima in Nebraska, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
Mar 2014

15000 mi

US $300
Navigation was not picking up satellites. It was sent to the Nissan Factory and they did a hard reboot and they said it was working, and haven't has any trouble with since then. 
Nissan Maxima in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2017

94000 mi

US $170
Replaced front left wheel bearing 
Nissan Maxima in Ohio, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

66600 mi

US $20
Serpentine belt was making noise on cold starts. Replaced serpentine belt, issue resolved. 
Nissan Maxima in New York, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

24000 mi

US $35
"check engine soon" light was on. I thought it was b/c it needed an oil change. Actually, was related to air intake manifold sensor, which was reset by mechanic. Light hasn't come on since. Oil was also changed. 
Jan 2022

67000 mi

US $120
replaced original battery 
Nissan Maxima in New York, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2020
Dec 2012

24000 mi
Rear power shade was broken. Dropped car off, dealer reports replacement part was also broken. They have ordered a second replacement shade from Nissan. 
Dec 2013

35000 mi
Slight rocking of power driver's seat. 
Nov 2014

47700 mi
Traction control light came on and stayed on. Added brake fluid to Brake master cylinder; alarm reset. 
May 2018

97000 mi

US $900
Left front wheel bearing replaced. Also had front brakes and serpentine belt replaced plus oil change. 
Nissan Maxima in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2012

3500 mi
Paint defect found on the top of the Hood. Nissan is covering under warranty since paint bubbled and fell off. They are going to mask off the area and repaint. 
Nissan Maxima in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015

45800 mi

US $835
Right front bumper detached. No scratches or trauma 
Feb 2018

81000 mi
Heated switch broke. Was told had to tear apart to see what was needed so declined repair for now 
Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States
May 2011 - May 2015
Jul 2013

25300 mi
replaced plastic insert in trunk latch that had come loose and become mangled by closing the trunk. 
Nissan Maxima in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - May 2016
Jul 2011 The rear sunroof Shade was making a noise while closing, the Shade Assembly Sunroof was replaced. 
Jan 2013 Both side mirrors with turn signal lights develop moisture. 
Jan 2014

10200 mi
Both side mirrors with turn signal lights develop moisture. 
Nissan Maxima in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

28000 mi
ECM needed to be reprogrammed to resolve a MAF code. 
Jan 2014

30000 mi
Glove box rattles and is an ongoing issue. 
Feb 2014

29000 mi
I finally got the glove box rattle fixed by putting some adhesive pads between the door and the box frame. Nissan never did fix that issue. 
Nissan Maxima in Indiana, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2014
Mar 2014

26000 mi

US $287
right front wheel bearing replaced 
Nissan Maxima in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

22000 mi

US $69
Car was pulling right. Dealer showed me report/analysis that indicated car out of alignment and performed corrective calculations - car not fixed. Complained - wasted 1/2 day, 100 miles R/T and $20 in gas...now have to go back again. 
Nissan Maxima in Virginia, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011 Moisture trapped behind driver's side side-view mirror's LED turn signal indicator lens. Dealer promptly replaced it. 
Nissan Maxima in Illinois, United States
Jan 2011 - Nov 2013
Dec 2011

11000 mi
a few issues with GPS and a software re-load 
Feb 2013

24700 mi

US $135
Battery was defective from factory. 
Sep 2013

30000 mi
Oil pressure drops due to broken part between engine and oil pump. Replaced Door panel due to premature fading. Tire was leaking. Replaced tire and dealer damaged the TPMS sensor. Sensor was replaced under warranty. 

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