Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 26 HWY
Horsepower
290
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Fe R
Flashy, comfortable ride!
It is so comfortable and reliable. It has a flashy feel with leather seats and strong engine. I have the v6 and love it! I also love my sound system that has the Bose stereo system that came with the factory vehicle. I love the outside look and tires.
accountCircle Jaime M
Grey 4 door, very roomy. Runs great. I have traveled hundred of miles comfortably.
It's a magnet to other cars. People tend to run into my car. Other than that. Car runs great. A great family vehicle.
accountCircle Daniel T
Nissan maximas are an all around win.
It is truly an amazing car. It is drives and shifts smoothly, the sound system is a1, and when it comes to maintenance it is not really all too expensive. It is reliable because I haven't had any issues with it so far. It is fast and just all around I love her.
accountCircle Torry H
Overall I am very happy with the features of this vehicle.
The car drives really nice and smooth. It has the temperature gas mileage in the display. It has a multiple CD player. Comfortable seating and sleek design on the inside. Good spacing in the trunk. Various different temperature controls to get the perfect temperature. It has sunroof but it can be closed off as well which I prefer.
accountCircle Kim K
Sporty yet roomy and dependable.
This sporty yet full sized sedan is roomy and powerful. I have taken it on family vacations and my tall sons (6'2" & 6'4") have plenty of room in the back. The large trunk space allows for all our luggage plus extras. This is a 6 cylinder and very peppy. Good passing gear too when you need an extra boost while already going fast. My car is 9 years old this year and I have had no problems. I have kept up the maintenance and been very pleased with the overall performance.
accountCircle Melody T
The Nissan Maxima: an excellent choice for a roomy, sporty sedan with class.
I like the size and handling of my Nissan Maxima. The trunk is large, and there is plenty of legroom. I also have some advanced features on my car, such as heated/cooled seats and power sunroof, that make driving more enjoyable.
accountCircle C Dog
Still riding strong even with the bumps and bruises
I love my car!!! This baby has about 110k miles and I'm the first owner and hopefully the last one because I'm going to ride this baby until the wheels fall off. Regarding, maintenance I did need to replace the belt and the tires/rotors. However, I'm not going to lie I'm not the best driver considering Los Angeles people drive crazier than me lol but I highly recommend the sports car. One last thing to note I always thought the heating seats/steering wheel heater would stop working and they still work!!!!
accountCircle Sonja H
Drive it safely and carefully as if it were yours.
I love how roomy the inside is and how smooth it drives. I love the color, pearl white but sometimes wish I would have gotten a different color because it shows dirt, etc.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Raul
Nnot god
I have a 2011Maxima with 86,000 miles transmission No good
accountCircle pet l
Overpriced vehicle that looks great but underperforms
Cvt, rusting, slow acceleration from stop, electrical issues
accountCircle Jerome M
It is cosmetically nice and it drives fast, handling feels very smooth.
The serpentine belt snaps often, the car switches from manual to auto and if you do not pay attention you will blow your engine if you are ignorant about cars, the push to start creates unnecessary problems when the battery or starter goes out, the leather inside is cheap.
accountCircle Kylie T
The sports version of the maxima makes the car very pretty and drive very fast.
My car is a very nice looking car but it has its downfalls. There have been many occurrences where my car has not started or broken down and needed to be jumped. Because it is a sports car it has a very low gas mileage and I go through gas very quickly. The car is also very bad on rough or gravel roads.
accountCircle Robert M.
Bad Transmission and Costly Repairs
Transmission replacement needed at 118,000 miles. Very expensive ($4800.00). I am one who always kept the car maintenance up to date and it was a great car up to this past year but everything seems to be wearing out on the engine. I already had a timing belt replaced earlier this year. Now the transmission is bad. I've got over $10,000 dollars worth of repairs just this year on a car whose book value is only $5000.00. Such a shame. I really liked this car. Shame on Nissan for using transmissions that don't hold up. Won't be buying (or recommending) NISSAN again.
accountCircle Marcus B
The extra features that's what I'm about It's amazing
The NASCAR racing feeling that it has. The extra features. The wheel and how it grabs the road. The price sucks
accountCircle Felicia H
It is dependable and drives great.
Reliable, comfortable, clean, dependable, maybe needs to flush transmission fluid, tires good, ac blows great, tinted windows.
accountCircle William W
Sleek designed car that needs performance tweaks.
Had the transmission go at 78,0000 miles. Timing chain went at 66,000 miles with a bad timing cover. Is comfortable with sleek design. Disappointed it has all options except bluetooth connectivity to connect music to radio system. Not a big fan of the cvt transmission.

Nissan Maxima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.5 S
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.5 SV
290 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
290 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats
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3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
290 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats
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2011 Nissan Maxima Owner Reviews

4.29
123 Reviews
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Jerome M on May 16, 2021
It is cosmetically nice and it drives fast, handling feels very smooth.
The serpentine belt snaps often, the car switches from manual to auto and if you do not pay attention you will blow your engine if you are ignorant about cars, the push to start creates unnecessary problems when the battery or starter goes out, the leather inside is cheap.
accountCircle Cesar T on May 13, 2021
My vehicle is not the best but it is reliable and gets me to where I need to go.
My vehicle has a lot of minor problems but nothing I should be worried about.It's an issue with the pulleys on the motor. It is very reliable to go to work and has a great sound system. It also has an issue with the right front tire and requires a new camber kit.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Bobby S.

Luxury, good safe handling vehicle. Very comfortable, for long road trips. Heated seats, which are absolutely awesome. All power inside the vehicle. Keyless start, keyless entry. Stereo package is premium quality and sounds great. I have a sunroof, which allows easy air flow throughout the vehicle, whenever I want fresh hair.

likeFilled Jordan H.

The vehicle gets up to speed very quickly. It also has a sunroof, which is super nice for those warmer days. The vehicle is very roomy and can seat at least five people. It is a four door sports car which is awesome.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Bobby S.

Pricey, not the best on gas mileage around small towns or cities. Although, on the highway, or interstates, gas mileage is not too bad. If there is ever a maintenance issue with the vehicle, I know it will be a bit pricey to repair the ' malfunctioning ' issues with the vehicle. Because it is considered a luxury vehicles and more of a pricey ' repair ' at dealerships or mechanic shops.

dislikeFilled Jordan H.

The main con is the gas mileage that the vehicle gets. I only get 19-21 miles per gallon highway, which is crazy, because you would expect a sedan to get better gas mileage than that. I really have no other cons to say about this vehicle. Other than the gas mileage, it is a great car.

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

The 2011 Nissan Maxima has an average owner rating of 4.20 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Large Cars.

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4.47
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4.37
4
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4.29

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Nissan Maxima has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Large Cars.

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30 MPG
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29 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2011 Nissan Maxima A Good Car?

Yes it is very reliable and it is a great car for the highway when I am on my way to work. It is alright on gas but still a very good car!
Avery B.
Yes it is an awesome car and I love it I would purchase it over and over again it is durable and quick and reliable.
Mia R.
Yes it’s a very good car, very reliable and great with gas mileage. Also the upkeep is cheap and it drives smooth
Tristan H.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Nissan Maxima?

Yes the car is very reliable and very rarely does it have problems. The only problem I believe is the gas mileage. I wish that it was better on gas that is very important to me.
Avery B.
It is reliable with no problems, however when there is a problem it is fairly expensive to fix, but mostly reliable.
Mia R.
No problems to report. I've had to replace minor things like brakes and struts and tires. Nothing major
David D.

Is The 2011 Nissan Maxima A Good Value?

I bought it used and got a really good deal on it. I got it for a really good value and the car still has a lot of life left for how much I paid for it. I do not have monthly payments.
Avery B.
My maxima cost me about $11000 I purchased it used but overall I would still consider it an awesome purchase for my family and I.
Mia R.
I pay $370 a month and it is a great value. The car will be paid off in the next 3 months fortunately.
Kristen G.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Nissan Maxima fuse box location?

Answer: The 2011 Nissan Maxima comes with two fuse boxes for the car. The first fuse box is located under the hood of the vehicle in the engine compartment. It is a fairly large black plastic box with a lid on it that...

What's the 2011 Nissan Maxima brake fluid type?

Answer: The 2011 Nissan Maxima brake fluid type is Dot 3. Brake equipment will become old and will need to be replaced at some point. The brake pads and shoes need replacing every 50,000 miles. The brake rotors need to...

2011 Nissan Maxima: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The tire pressure for the 2011 Nissan Maxima iS33 psi while the tire size is p245/45r18 and the wheel size is 18 inches. If You need to reset the tpms on the car after buying new tires then it will not be that...

2011 Nissan Maxima: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2011 Nissan Maxima has a 3.5 L V6 engine that requireS5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the car iS5.1 quarts with a filter. Oil is essential in order to help keep the engine clean and to help...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety