Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Nissan Maxima has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
Of the 106 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 106 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Nissan Maxima has an average reliability rating due to common issues with airbags and powertrains. Despite these, repair costs are generally manageable, and no new recalls impact it significantly.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| CVT transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| engine mounts | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| steering column | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotations and balancing
- spark plug replacement
- coolant system flushes
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- CVT shudder or slipping
- engine vibration at idle
- steering wheel play or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Nissan Maxima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.