10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,671 miles

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problem #7

Dec 102013

Maxima 6-cyl

  • miles
S10 direct reply - letter expressing safety concerns with the 2011 Nissan Maxima safety, defect, and compliance. The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a crash. Controlling the speed and direction of the vehicle became difficult. The steering wheel turned loosely and became unresponsive. The passengers received life threatening injuries. See also ODI 10816663.

- Winder, GA, USA

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problem #6

Jan 222017

Maxima

  • 0 miles
Vehicle is parked and engine wont start. Had a 2009 Maxima that also had the same issues. Checked battery and it is fine but car wont start. I have jumpstarted it and that has turned the car back on but after a few months I have the same issue. This last time my car did not start, not even with a jump start.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

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problem #5

Nov 192016

Maxima

  • 132,000 miles
Steering column locking up key fob not being recognized by car. It wont let me start it.

- Hollister, MO, USA

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problem #4

Dec 092016

Maxima

  • 42,000 miles
The vehicle would not start and the steering column locked due to a steering lock failure. The vehicle was stationary, and could not be started.

- Garden City, ID, USA

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problem #3

Oct 152015

Maxima

  • miles
I have a 2011 Maxima and my family and I keep getting stranded. I unlock the car and then the break is stiff, steering wheel is locked and car won't start. This is the worst feeling when your sitting in a dark parking lot with 2 young kids. This needs to be recalled! I see several other people with the same issue!!

- Ft Myers, FL, USA

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problem #2

Nov 202014

Maxima

  • 55,400 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle stalled as 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. Mailed out 01/13/15

- Marietta, OH, USA

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problem #1

Dec 172013

Maxima 6-cyl

  • 34,300 miles
Steering locked..car will not start. I have to paying for getting the car towed to the dealership. Luckily, I am under 36,000 miles so covered by warranty but will not cover expense for towing the car. I read this is very common issue with Nissan Maxima and feel that company should own responsibility for it.

- White Plains, NY, USA

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