2012 NISSAN Maxima Problems

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AIR BAGS

22 complaints

Passenger airbag notifi action blinks and will not show it is activated to function in a crash. Airbag has never worked. Also driver seat belt keeps releasing without being pushed to open. Seat belt issue just began Dec 2023

Dec 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag failed to turn on while the front passenger's side seat was occupied. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known issue, and that the front passenger's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Aug 17, 2023

WHENEVER SOMEONE SITS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING THAT IF SOMETHING HAPPEN (ACCIDENT) THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. ALL THE PEOPLE I HAVE TESTED ARE OVER 120 LBS. I BROUGHT THIS PROBLEM TO PINNACLE NISSAN IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ BUT THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT SAYING THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. THEY SAID THEY TESTED IT BUT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.

Jan 21, 2020

2012 NISSAN MAXIMA PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOTICE STAYS ON NO MATTER WHO SIT IN SEAT. DEALER SAYS NEED TO BE REPLACED $1,600 TO FIX THIS IS ABSURD AS THEY RECALLED 2013 MODELS. HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR PAST 3 MONTHS.

Jun 08, 2019

HAD A MINOR REAR END COLLISION. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR ONLY HAS 74,000 MILES. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AFTER CAR WAS REPAIRED. NISSAN DEALER STATED THE MAIN AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT WAS BAD AND THE WEIGHT OCCUPANT SENSOR WAS BAD. THIS ISSUE ALONE OF OVER $2,000 DOLLARS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE. THE MINOR DAMAGE SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. THEREFORE NISSAN NEEDS TO RECALL THESE CARS AND FIX THEIR ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG SUPPLIERS ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Jul 15, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 17 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

17 complaints

2012 Nissan Maxima with 94,000 miles began hesitating upon accelerating and jerking on [XXX]. Vehicle diagnosed at Don Franklin Nissan in Glasgow, KY with bad transmission. Transmission replaced. Then on [XXX], while driving vehicle, a loud noise from front passenger tire, traction light come on, pulled to side and found wheel side ways and upon investigation, Ball Joint had come part damaging axle and wheel. Found no bolt for ball joint in place. Towed back to Don Franklin Nissan in Glasgow, KY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jul 01, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was awaiting the repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,200.

Jul 02, 2021

UPON COMING TO A STOP THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE, IT JERKS SOMETIMES, IF YOU GO CHECK ON ANY NISSAN FORUM OR YOUTUBE COMMENTS YOU WILL SEE THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HARM IN TRAFFIC OR CROSSING INTERSECTIONS, I AM VERY SURPRISED THERE HASNT BEEN A RECALL YET. ITS THE CVT TRANSMISSION! THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY CUTS OFF IN 2011 SO 2012 OR NEWER WE ARE S.O.L. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I STOP.

Apr 08, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT CALLED FRED ANDERSON NISSAN OF RALEIGH (LOCATED AT 9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617, (919) 324-3443) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.

Sep 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVE WRIGHT NISSAN AT 319-393-0640 (LOCATED AT 999 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA 52233) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,500. *TR

Jul 05, 2019

+ 12 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Nissan Maxima. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was not available. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 150,000. The vehicle was taken for Texas State Inspection and the VIN was entered on the Inspection Station website and the mileage of 246,450 was displayed.

Jan 16, 2026

Green wire burn throughout the entire wiring harness..From alternator to engine fuse box and also to inside fuse box.. Bypassing the blown fuses and/or relays!!

Apr 29, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAUGE DID NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL GATTON NISSAN (235 CENTURY BLVD, BRISTOL, TN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

May 24, 2019

MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR THE DOOR LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WORKS. IT SOME TIMES LOCKS AND DOESN'T UNLOCK OR DOESN'T LOCK AT ALL. RECENTLY IT IS WORKING LESS OFTEN. NOW THE BACK DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING TOO. THE OTHER DAY MY 6 YEAR GOT LOCKED IN THE CAR AND HAD TO UNBUCKLE HIS CAR SEAT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. LUCKILY HE WASN'T AN INFANT. I READ ON LINE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THEIR DOOR LOCKS IN NISSAN/INFINITY CARS.

Apr 13, 2018

I HAVE REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FIVE TIMES SINCE OCT 2105, THE 1ST TIME WAS ABLE TO GET SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE ANY WARNING LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASH BOARD, NOW I DON'T A WEEK BEFORE THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS AND CAR STALLS OUT, I HAVE CLEANED THE COMPONENTS AROUND THE SENSOR AS WELL AS BOUGHT THE DEALER SENSOR FOR OVER $200 STILL NO DIFFERENCE, NO ONE I HAVE IT TO CAN LOCATE THE ISSUE

Jun 06, 2016

+ 7 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

10 complaints

Dashboard melting/sticky, glare.

Mar 22, 2022

We are having issues with "melting" or "sticky dashboard of my 2014 Nissan Maxima. Difficult to see when is sunny outside.

Mar 09, 2022

WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (STRAIGHT AND AT A STEADY SPEED) THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED COMPLETELY, MOSTLY BROKE OFF THE CAR, AND FLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MECHANIC THAT INSPECTED THE CAR TOLD ME THAT THE MAIN HOOD LATCH WAS CORRODED AND NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND THAT THE SAFETY LATCH WAS COMPLETELY FROZEN IN THE OPEN POSITION. NISSAN CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON ALTIMAS FOR HOOD LATCH FAILURE. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY TO REQUEST THAT THE CAR BE INSPECTED, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE WAIT WOULD BE 6 - 8 WEEKS, DURING WHICH WE SHOULD OF COURSE NOT HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED, AND WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALTERNATE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEN I OBJECTED, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR WHILE WAITING. WHEN I POINTED OUT THAT IT NOW HAD NO HOOD, I WAS TOLD THAT WHETHER OR NOT TO DRIVE IT WAS MY PERSONAL CHOICE. MY INABILITY TO WAIT 6 - 8 WEEKS WAS DEEMED A REFUSAL OF THE INSPECTION, AND THE CASE (NISSAN CASE #[XXX] WAS CLOSED. BECAUSE MY SON'S FRIEND WAS RECORDING A CAR DRIVING AHEAD OF THEM AT THE TIME, THE ENTIRE INCIDENT IS ON VIDEO. (I TRIED TO UPLOAD THE VIDEO BUT WAS UNABLE TO.*DT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Aug 14, 2020

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS MORNING, THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF ON MY 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. HAD THE SUNROOF BEEN OPEN, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO ME PERSONALLY, MY UNBORN CHILD (7 MONTHS PREGNANT), AND OTHERS DRIVING AROUND ME IF I HAD LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE.

Dec 19, 2019

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 5 MONTHS AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON IT. AFTER DOING A RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE REALIZED THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO REALIZED THAT NISSAN HAS HAD TRANSMISSION RECALLS ON SEVERAL NISSAN MAXIMA'S THROUGH DIFFERENT YEARS EXCEPT FOR THE 2012. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY, WHEN IT WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED AFTER 10 MPH.

May 01, 2019

+ 5 more complaints for this component

STEERING

7 complaints

I PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER GETTING A STATE INSPECTION, OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. THEY SAID THEY TOPPED OFF ALL THE FLUIDS. AS I BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND PULLED FORWARD I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT. I TRIED ADJUSTING IT A FEW TIMES, BUT AS I APPROACHED THE LIGHT AND TRIED TO TURN RIGHT I HAD TO GO OUT WIDE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT. I WAS AFRAID AT THE NEXT TWO LIGHTS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT, AND AFTER STRUGGLING I MANAGED TO TURN AND GET THE CAR TO MY HUSBAND TO LOOK AT. HE TEST DRIVE IT AND SAID IT WAS NO POWER STEERING. WE TOLD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE IT IS NOTHING THEY DID, THE POWER STEERING PUMP JUST WENT OUT. I THANK GOD I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST OR ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN IT WENT OUT, BECAUSE I READ ABOUT SOME CRASHING. IT STILL WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 79,882 MILES ON IT. WHY WOULD THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AT THIS MILEAGE. NOW THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $1,000. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURE IT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED AND PAID FOR BY THEM.

Dec 09, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Jan 16, 2018

AS I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO AN OVERPASS, THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GO STRAIGHT AHEAD HITTING THE WALL OF THE OVERPASS. AS I CAME TO THE NEXT STOPLIGHT A FEW FEET AHEAD TO PULL OVER INTO THE GAS STATION I COULD BARELY TURN THE CORNER. FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING I MANAGE TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO PICK UP THE CAR ON 1/30/2014 AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED POWER STEERING PUMP. IT IS NOW 2/18/2014 AND NOT ONLY DID I NOT GET MY CAR BACK FROM REPAIR, THEIR IS NOT EVEN AN ETA ON WHEN THE PART THAT IS NEEDED IS GOING TO BE IN STOCK. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THAT IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO TAKE APPROX A MONTH TO GET THE PART IN STOCK. I FIND THIS VERY UNACCEPTABLE. *TR

Feb 17, 2014

TOTAL AND ABRUPT FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Feb 16, 2014

ON 2/6/2014, WHEN EXITING HIGHWAY, I LOSS POWER STEERING. DROPPED CAR OFF AT DEALER ON 2/7/14 AND WAS TOLD THAT POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN UPDATE ON 2/12/14 AND WAS TOLD PART WAS ON BACKORDER WITH NO ETA AVAILABLE. AS OF 2/16/2014, NOT SURE WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. *TR

Feb 16, 2014

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SEATS

5 complaints

SEATS MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WHILE IN MOTION AND BRAKING. FEELS LIKE THE SEAT IS LOOSELY ATTACHED TO VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT COULD COME LOOSE

Aug 28, 2018

THE DRIVER SEAT OF MY '12 MAXIMA MOVES UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. I'VE READ MANY FORUMS AND GROUPS AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PREVALENT ISSUE. SREIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT CAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE SEAT WILL BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE YET DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. THE DEALER IS ALSO AWARE AND SHOWS NO CONCERN. I'M GOING TO INFORM EVERY FORUM AND GROUP TO WRITE A COMPLAINT ON THIS SITE MAYBE RESULTING IN SOLUTION.

Mar 08, 2018

DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH DURING ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. NISSAN SAYS THAT IT IS NOT A PROBLEM AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE THAT THE SEAT HAS SO MANY MOVING PARTS IT CAN BE LOOSE.

May 15, 2015

THE DRIVER SEAT HAS A SLIGHT ROCK WHEN TAKING OFF AND BREAKING. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED BACK IN OCTOBER 2014 FROM A HONDA DEALER. I NOTICED THE ROCKING BUT THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A LOOSE NUT OR SOMETHING SO I DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT RIGHT AWAY. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE NISSAN DEALER THEY SAID THE FRAME WAS BROKEN. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I CONTACTED NISSAN USA AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE SEAT AND THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE SEAT MY COME COMPLETELY APART OR SOMETHING WHILE I'M BREAKING AND CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I NOT SURE WHY IF THEY HAD THE SAME ISSUE BACK IN 2009 AND FOUND SOME TYPE OF FIX WHY WANT THEY FIX IT NOW BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR

Jan 29, 2015

DRIVER SEAT ROCKS SLIGHTLY ON TAKE OFF ACCELERATION OR SLOWING OF VEHICLE. HAS EXISTED SINCE CAR WAS NEW AND RECURS FREQUENTLY. NISSAN HAS ISSUED SERVICE BULLETIN FOR 2009-2010 SERVICE YEAR FOR PROBLEM (NTB09-092B) BUT HAS NOT EXTENDED IT TO SUBSEQUENT YEARS ALTHOUGH USER COMPLAINTS ARE RAMPANT. I AM CONCERNED THAT SEAT COULD COME LOOSE IN COLLISION. DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE TO AVOID WARRANTY REPAIR. NISSAN FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE LARGER QUALITY AND POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE ON MULTIPLE YEARS OF MAXIMA MODEL.. *TR

Jul 19, 2014

ENGINE

3 complaints

The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after returning from lunch and parking the vehicle at work, almost three hours later he was informed by someone that the vehicle was on fire. The contact walked outside and saw the engine compartment in flames. The contact stated that the engine compartment was completely burned. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department filed a fire report. The contact stated that the security cameras showed that no one had tampered with the vehicle before the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated he was unsure what started the fire, but the hood of the vehicle was completely melted. No one was injured. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Oct 24, 2022

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

Feb 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Oct 08, 2014

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING/ GETS EXTREMELY HOT AND AS A RESULT IS STICKY.

Aug 31, 2020

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. MOVED OUT OF GEAR ON ITS OWN ROLLED ACROSS STREET CRASHED INTO CAR IN ANOTHER DRIVEWAY.

Nov 20, 2018

Crash: 1

MY SUNROOF SHATTERED ON SUNDAY, JUNE 03 AT 12PM WHILE I WAS DRIVING EAST BOUND TOWARDS CHICAGO ON 290 HIGHWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL THE SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE AND MY SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR AND THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS AROUND ME. LUCKILY, I WASN'T INJURED. I HAVE ALREADY CHECKED WITH SEVERAL BODY SHOPS YESTERDAY, AND THE COST IS OVER $1000 TO FIX MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF. I ALSO REACHED OUT TO NISSAN CORPORATE, AND REPORTED THIS ISSUE. THE CASE NUMBER IS 31546264 AND I SPOKE WITH BARBARA, BADGE#7319182. SHE CALLED ME, 6/5/18 AT 10:34AM AND TOLD ME NISSAN WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE SINCE THERE'S NO SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE. I TOLD HER I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE AND SHE ASKED ME TO SEND IT TO HER FOR REVIEW. I FIND IT STRANGE THAT SHE DIDN'T ASK FOR ANY PHOTOS OR EVIDENCE YESTERDAY WHEN I CALLED TO REPORT THE INCIDENT.

Jun 09, 2018

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE MOONROOF LITERALLY EXPLODED. I WAS LOOKING TO SEE HOW IT COULD HAPPEN, BUT I STILL TO THIS DAY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT.

Jan 24, 2018

Injuries: 2

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 231 HIGHWAY SOUTH WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED FROM INSIDE OUT GLASS WENT EVERYWHERE. *TR

Jan 20, 2017

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY GIRLFRIEND AND I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT NOTHING HAD HIT THE CAR BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE ON THE FREEWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SOMETHING MUST HAVE HIT IT. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SET UP A TIME TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED, HOWEVER, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MANY REPORTS OF THE "EXPLODING SUNROOFS." SOME OF THE DEBRIS FELL THROUGH THE CRACK AND GOT INTO OUR EYES. SOME OF THE SHARDS LANDED ON MY GIRLFRIEND AND PRICKED HER UP, BUT NO REAL DAMAGE. *TR

Jun 17, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Pressing door lock/unlock button on the door handles fails to lock/unlock all doors consistently. Rear door locks respond intermittently or not at all. Driver door often takes four button pushes to get it to unlock. Although it hasn't happened to me, I've heard other drivers mention difficulty getting into the gas cap (it locks when driver's door is locked). This issue has occurred in the last 6 months.

Apr 03, 2022

CAR WILL NOT START, STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, KEY FOB LIGHT IS ON, BRAKE IS STIFF. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME NISSAN HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT.

Nov 19, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

Transmission problems.

Oct 17, 2021

EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THEY'RE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE IT REACHES 35 MPH. ALSO WHEN I START THE CAR THEY'RE A DIFFERENT IDLING NOISE, I'M NOT SURE HOW IF IT'S THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR IF THEY'RE A LOOSE BOLT THAT'S CAUSING THIS. WHEN TO NISSAN NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEMS.

Feb 19, 2018

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

Since 2018 to present day. I been having difficulties with the visibility from my front windshield at sunny days. The dashboard has this sticky substance that make the dashboard really shinny, and reflect the sun light on the windshield, blocking the view and make it hard to see the road and vehicles. I had to use sunglasses to block this issue, but in some cases this will not improved and can make it worst. I had couple of near miss, and I have to stop driving my car at times to avoid this issue.

Aug 20, 2024

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and started shuddering. The oil warning light, ABS, coolant temperature, and the ESP warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the driver's side window failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Mar 02, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

On June 9, 2022 @8:50am I was driving my Nissan Maxima to work and as I was at the stop light waiting to go through the intersection, the car shut off completely cutting off all power. I have push button and no electric was working. My jumper cables were in the trunk but I could not access them because the trunk would not operate without power. Without power my hazards did not even work so I could not let traffic flow know that I was in distress. My car almost was hit 3 separate times because of a faulty part or system built by Nissan needs to get their stuff together and quit putting people in danger. I’m scared to drive it now because it could shut off as I am in the act of driving and that could be catastrophic not only for me but for other innocent people. I will be contacting Nissan and they will be fixing this properly! The car was finally jump started and I was able to drive the rest of the way to work. Let’s see if it starts when I have to leave work? So not cool.

Jun 09, 2022

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

This CVT control variable transmission in these cars go out so fast. The CVT transmission went out at around 115,000. We replace it because we pressed the gas and no acceleration when stop light turned green. Then missed the light then it accelerated late and almost got hit by on coming car. We just replaced this CVT transmission in July 30, 2020 at around about price of $5000. The only place that it can be replaced is through the Nissan dealership. They only guarantee their work for 1 years time. It is starting to malfunction in just over 14 months time. This is only after a little over a year worth of driving. This is ridiculous the amount of money people pay for them on to get $5000 worth of quality equipment. This is a safety hazard driving through Dallas traffic and no shoulder to pull over on because of construction. I have seen on the internet so many complaints about these CVT transmissions. This is the second time transmission problems already replace CVT at 115, 000 miles. Now needs another replacement at 139, 000?

Oct 19, 2021

VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WE OWN A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA (VIN [XXX]). WHILE DRIVING ON THE 215 FREEWAY NEAR HENDERSON, NV OUR MIDDLE PORTION OF OUR PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED/SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED BUT NO PARTS AVAILABILITY IN VEGAS, THE REPLACEMENT PART ARRIVED CRACKED IN PHOENIX AND WE ARE NOW ON OUR WAY HOME TO OKLAHOMA. THE AREA WAS TAPED DOWN IN VEGAS AND WE HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO SEE IF THIS WILL BE COVERED BY THEM DUE TO CLASS ACTION SUIT LISTED ON INTERNET. THEY SUGGESTED WE TAKE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 22, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THREE MORE TIMES, THE RPM REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER SULLIVAN AUTO TRADING (95 S GATEWAY DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406, (540) 654-5200) TO SCHEDULE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,748.

Feb 23, 2021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I HAD AN A.C. COMPRESSOR ISSUE 3 YEARS AGO AND HAD IT REPLACED BY TROPHY NISSAN MESQUITE,TEXAS IN 2017. NOW 3 YEARS LATER MAY OF 2020 MY COMPRESSOR HAS LOCKED UP AGAIN. IT WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK IT WAS GREAT BUT AFTER MY SHIFT WAS DONE AND I CAME OUT TO GO HOME MY A.C.COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING.SO I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY NISSAN RECALLS WITH A.C. COMPRESSOR ISSUES ON MY MAXIMA. *TR

May 24, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE CAR STREERING WHEEL WONT MOVE AND THE CAR WONT START.

Nov 18, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING WHILE DRIVING. THE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR.(THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE) AAMCO SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL NISSAN ALTIMAS AND MAXIMAS COME IN WITH A BAD COMPRESSOR AND BRAKES. I KNOW AT LEAST FOUR OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY DRIVE ALTIMAS AND MAXIMAS AS WELL.

Jun 02, 2019

EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AT EXTREMELY SLOW SPEEDS MY CAR COMPLETELY TURNED ITSELF OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO START BACK UP FOR 15 MINUTES. DURING THIS TIME THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE ENTIRE CAR, THUS RESULTING IN HAVING TO UNLOCK MY DOOR MANUALLY AND CRAWL THROUGH THE BACK TO GET MY SON OUT. 2 MONTHS LATER MY CAR STARTED LOSING ALL POWER WHEN I STOPPED, ONCE AGAIN RESULTING IN HAVING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK MY CAR AND UNABLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BEHIND ME.

May 11, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

ON DEC 12, 107 MY 2012 MAXIMA HAD A SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REPLACED (DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FP-NUMBER 98820-9N09C). THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT GO OFF AFTER THE CAR STARTED. THE WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON REGARDLESS IF THE CAR WAS STILL OR MOVING OR WHETHER THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE CAR OR NOT. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018 THE EXACT SAME WARNING LIGHT RETURNED WHICH MAKES ME THINK THAT THERE IS A LARGER AIRBAG PROBLEM AT HAND.

Oct 02, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

1)MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT OUT SOME YEARS AGO THAT DISPLAYS WARNING OR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. IT FLASHES OFF AND ON PERIODICALLY AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WANT DO ANYTING ABOUT IT. SEVERAL CERTIFIED NISSAN DEALERS SERVICE DEPT. STATED THAT SHOULD NOT BE GOING OUT. 2) I HAVE HAD BATTERY ISSUES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASING THE CAR BACK IN NOV. 2011, SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY ALL THEY DID WAS REPLACE THE BATTERY. SINCE THEN EVERY YEAR OR TWO YEARS I HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING THE BATTERY UNTIL HEAR RECENTLY JULY 2018. THIS WILL BE THE 4 OR 5 TIME REPLACING THIS BATTERY WITHIN THE 6 YEARS OF OWNIG THIS CAR. EVERYTIME I TATKE IT TO ONE OF NISSAN SERVICE CENTER THERE EXPLANATION IS THE TEXAS HEAT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THAT EXCUSE DOES NOT MAKE ANY SINCE TO ME.

Jul 24, 2018

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS DESIGNED WITH OVERLY NARROW SPECIFICATIONS, APPARENTLY A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. HAD TO HAVE MINE REPLACED AND THE COMPUTER REPROGRAMMED - AT A COST OF $725.00. IF THE MANUFACTURER MIS-ENGINEERED THE PART THEY SHOULD PAY FOR IT.

Apr 13, 2018

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY 84 AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I APPLIED MY BRAKES BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IMPACTING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS CRUMPLED. BOTH FRONT QUARTER PANELS, FRONT BUMPER, GRILL ASSEMBLY, AND HOOD WERE DESTROYED. THE WINDSHIELD ALSO CRACKED. WITH THE EXTENT OF THE FRONT END DAMAGE, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.

Aug 21, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL!! THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT IS ON WITH OR WITHOUT A PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVERS SIDE CHAIR ROCKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE FRONT END MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BREAKS.

May 11, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

RELEASED BRAKE, STARTED ROLLING FORWARD TO CROSS TRAFFIC, STEP ON ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NO ENGINE REV OR ANYTHING. PUMPED ACCELERATOR MANY TIMES AND FINALLY ENGINE ENGAGED. NEARLY CAUSING PASSENGER SIDE TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH BOTH MY WIFE AND MYSELF DRIVING. *TR

Jan 09, 2015

AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN MAY 2013 I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES THAT WITH OR WITHOUT SOMEONE IN MY PASSENGER SEAT MY AIR BAG SENSOR WILL LIGHT UP SHOWING THAT THE AIR BAG IS OFF NO MATTER HOW I OR THE PERSON IN THE SEAT MOVES IT WILL NOT COME ON. THE AIR BAG JUST REMAINS TURNED OFF. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME I JUST FOUND OUT HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT IT IN HOPES OF GETTING IT FIXED. I KNOW THERE ARE RECALLS ON MANY NISSAN MAKES AND MODELS FOR THIS BUT THE 2012 MAXIMA IS EXCLUDED. *TR

Mar 27, 2014

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA, I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO PUSH THE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AFTER STOPPING, I RESTARTED THE CAR, AND WAS WITHOUT POWER STEERING AFTER THAT. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, OTHERS REPORTING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS CRASHES OR WORSE. MY CAR IS OUTSIDE OF NISSAN'S FACTORY WARRANTY, BUT GIVEN THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD WITH 43K MILES, IT SEEMS IT IS STILL FAR TO NEW TO BE HAVING A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS. BASED ON THE COMMENTS ONLINE, IT WOULD BE IN NISSAN'S AND THE PUBLIC'S BEST INTEREST FOR NISSAN TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MECHANISMS. *TR

Mar 11, 2014

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

ME AND MY WIFE WERE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND IN OUR 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA AROUND 30MPH ON WESTERN AVENUE IN CHICAGO WHEN SUDDENLY A FORD FOCUS 2007 THAT RAN A STOP SIGN TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON ROSEMONT AVENUE T-BONED US ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AS OUR CAR WAS MOVING AT A SIGNIFICANT SPEED IT STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A FIRE HYDRANT WHICH WAS ON THE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION. MY WIFE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE WITH ARM AND BACK INJURIES AND I ALSO HAD INJURIES ON MY LEFT ARM, SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK. MY MAIN CONCERN IS WHY NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED MORE THAN 20 MPH AND HIT A SOLID OBJECT(FIRE HYDRANT). BOTH OF US WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THE CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY BOTH THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS. I AM GLAD THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPENED AT A HIGH SPEED OTHERWISE I WOULD RESTING IN PEACE NOT BE FILING THIS COMPLAIN. NISSAN SHOULD BE QUESTIONED AS TO WHAT SPEED THE AIRBAGS IN MAXIMA DEPLOY AND WHY NONE OF THEM INCLUDING CURTAIN AND FRONTAL DEPLOYED. *TR

Mar 06, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF THE NJ TURNPIKE I HEARD A LOUD BOOM SOUND AND VIBRATIONS ON THE ACCELERATOR I LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW DEBRIS AND A CLOUD OF SMOKE. SMELLS OF SOMETHING BURNING ALSO THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF MY CAR. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED PULLING OVER FROM THE MIDDLE LANE AS I'M PULLING OVER ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT THE CAR WENT DEAD EVERYTHING JUST BLEW OUT COAST OFF TO THE SHOULDER ALMOST KILLING MYSELF AND OTHERS. I IMMEDIATELY RUSHED OUT OF THE CAR AND STARTED RUNNING ON THE SHOULDER BECAUSE I THOUGHT MY CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY CALLED PULEIOS TOW TRUCK OF NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ WHICH WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE THEY TOWED ME OFF THE TURNPIKE I HAD TO PAY $150 OUT OF POCKET FOR THIRD PARTY TOWING THAT I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF NO CONTROL OF AND NO MONEY! NISSAN ROADSIDE SUPERVISOR[XXX]TOLD ME "THAT'S YOUR BILL TO PAY AND SOON AS YOU PAY WE WILL DISPATCH OUR TOW TUCK TO TAKE YOU TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP. WHERE I HAD THE CAR SERVICED." AFTER THE MONEY WAS PAID I STILL HAD TO WAIT ANOTHER 2 1/2HR. AFTER BEING STRANDED FROM QUARTER TO 9AM. JUST HEARTLESS FOR A CUSTOMER WHO WAS ALMOST KILLED ON THE NJ TURNPIKE ALL FROM THERE MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE BATTERY WHICH EXPLODED AND BLEW TWO BIG HOLES IN THE ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC DONE BY NORTH PLAINFIELD NJ...MY ENGINE IS COMPLETELY BLOWN AND THE CAR IS ONLY 14 MONTHS OLD. NOW HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THAT! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 23, 2013

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC START BUTTON, WHICH THE CONTACT BELIEVED CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. IN ADDITION, WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,245.

Oct 26, 2011

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2012 NISSAN Maxima, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2012 NISSAN Maxima for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 2012 NISSAN Maxima 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2012 NISSAN Maxima VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 2012 NISSAN Maxima Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2012 NISSAN Maxima dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your NISSAN dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2012 NISSAN Maxima have?

The 2012 NISSAN Maxima currently has 107 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2012 NISSAN Maxima?

The most common problems reported for the 2012 NISSAN Maxima are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2012 NISSAN Maxima problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2012 NISSAN Maxima comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2012 NISSAN Maxima?

You can report safety problems with your 2012 NISSAN Maxima directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2012 NISSAN Maxima VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2012 NISSAN Maxima reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2012 NISSAN Maxima. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.