2011 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2011

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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 4dr Sedan

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

66600 mi

US $20
Serpentine belt was making noise on cold starts. Replaced serpentine belt, issue resolved. 
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. 
122900 mi

US $80
Mass Airflow sensor 
28000 mi ECM needed to be reprogrammed to resolve a MAF code. 
30000 mi Oil pressure drops due to broken part between engine and oil pump. 

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2011 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

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