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2012 Nissan Maxima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 107 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2012 Nissan Maxima

The 2012 Nissan Maxima has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
107
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Maxima

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2012 Nissan Maxima.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Maxima

Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
25
Electrical System
18
Power Train
18
Unknown Or Other
12
Steering
10
Seats
5
Structure
4
Visibility
4
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Nissan Maxima — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 275 complaints 2011 106 complaints 2012 107 complaints 2013 62 complaints 2014 95 complaints 2015 1 complaints 2016 141 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Maxima

Is the 2012 Nissan Maxima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Maxima has no open recalls and 107 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Maxima have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Maxima?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Maxima are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Maxima safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Maxima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Maxima should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Maxima are: 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.