general problems of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

Ten problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2011 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2011 Maxima.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2020

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.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2019

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.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2019

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

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2019

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!!.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the air conditioning is blowing out hot air instead of cold air. They also stated that this started to happen just as the seasons changed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle more than twice and still failed to blow out colld air. No warning lights illuminated on the dashbaord. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to sheridan Nissan (302) 326-6100 114 s dupont hwy, new castle, DE 19720 for diagnoses. They informed them that the failure was do to a bad compressor. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 86,000. The failure was not recall related. Jw.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2015

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.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled as the all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,400. Ss.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicles driver seat shifts independently when the pedals are depressed. When the gas is depressed the seat shifts back and when the brake is depressed the seat shifts forward. The vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealership, however it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Kh.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side brake light failed several times. The dealer replaced the brake light bulb however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 75,567.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2012

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.


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