Used 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Sedan Review
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Don't compare to Camry & Accord
uga91, Atlanta, GA, 02/25/2011
2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I recently bought a 2011 Maxima S and could not be happier with the car at the price I paid. I took the 0% NMAC financing, so I didn't get all the rebates; but, at about $26.5k, you have to compare this Maxima to cars like Acura TL and Lexus ES350. The 290HP, keyless ignition, all the safety features, the power seats, 6-disc changer and other features make this car very formidable … against higher priced competitors. I know I don't have leather, but that's about all I don't have versus cars like that.
Transmission Failure!
Jerry W. Van Allen, Memphis, TN, 04/06/2016
2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I have a 2011 Nissan Maxima, and the CVT transmission has failed on the vehicle. I researched the web, to see if there were any other concerns with this type of transmission, and I found that from 2003 - 2010, a large range of Nissan vehicles had their warranty extended from Nissan, due to the CVT transmissions failing on the vehicles. Being that my vehicle is a 2011, their corporate … office is saying that they will not assist me with repairing my vehicle, due to the vehicle being ONLY ONE (1) YEAR OUTSIDE OF THEIR WARRANTY EXTENSION ON SO MANY OTHER VEHICLES. Funny, there is an article listed on edmunds.com, on a 2011 Nissan Maxima CVT transmission failing him just after his warranty expiring (A 2011 MODEL). I am in the automotive industry and have a large influence in the Memphis area, so I am informing everyone that I know, to not ever buy a Nissan product, due to them not wanting to own up to their engine concerns and problems.
Rattles and more.
wayne4al, Bigfork, MT, 01/24/2012
2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
This car has more ratttles than a babies crib! I can't even find them all. I can't open the sun roof it rattles so bad. I have one coming from the back some where. There are others.
The seats belts scratch up the inside of the passager sides. I also have a strong gasoline odor at times. Car is on its way to the shop.
Passenger airbag light malfunction
jlwood, Deridder, LA, 04/11/2012
2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I purchased my 2011 Nissan Maxima in November 2011.
I have had an issue with the passenger side airbag light on with an adult in the seat.
I have taken the car to the dealership on numberous occasions and was told it was normal.
I called Nissan and talked with some named Tim, he took my information over the phone and said he would get back with me in a few days.
He called my husband and … told him the seat was functioning properly, that the adults weren't sitting in the seat properly.
I called him back with no response.
How can they say it is functioning properly no one at Nissan or the dealership will ride in the car with me so I can show them what the car is doing.
Very disappointed..
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Precise steering
- Pro:strong V6
- Pro:high-quality interior with high-tech features
- Pro:excellent iPod integration.
- Con:Lacks the brand cachet its price tag implies
- Con:optional equipment stuffed into expensive packages.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 Nissan Maxima Sedan
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