2011 Nissan Maxima: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Maxima that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11372511 (filed 11/01/2020): “I noticed the camera not working when i was backing into my garage after work. then again the next day when i was backing into my parking space at work. it comes and go now. i'm not sure why it started.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11222328 (filed 06/24/2019): “When locking and unlocking doors, the drivers door is not responding from the remote, same exact thing on my murano, and then effecting the fuel door cap.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11221975 (filed 06/23/2019): “Takata recall steering wheel lock mechanism will not let me start car after buying numerous parts…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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