2011 Nissan Maxima problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Maxima with NHTSA. Air bags account for 16.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 15.9%.
Complaints138
Crashes9
Fires1
Injuries27
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 16.7% · 23
Power train 15.9% · 22
Unknown or other 10.1% · 14
Engine 8.7% · 12
Electrical system 8.7% · 12
Steering 6.5% · 9
Structure 6.5% · 9
Vehicle speed control 3.6% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 27 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Maxima in this data, 2011 sits 17th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that he noticed that the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently while a passenger was seated in the passenger seat. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Air bags · reported at 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available.The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 55,200. Air bags
The passenger occupant sensor failed, I was in a auto accident that required my front bumper, ac condesor and radiator to br replaced. After getting it fixed I noticed my seatbelt light was blinking, I thought maybe it would go away. I got it scanned turns out the passenger occupant sensor went out and caused all the airbags to turn off. Air bags · reported at 138,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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