2009 Nissan Maxima vs 2011 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2011 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 168 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 79 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 23 |
| Suspension | 36 | 3 |
| Power Train | 11 | 22 |
| Engine | 18 | 12 |
| Seats | 15 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 32 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 7 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2009 Nissan Maxima
2011 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.