2012 Nissan Maxima problems
The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured and marketed by Nissan and offered as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China—and currently in its eighth generation. Having debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name Maxima dates to the 1981 model year when Datsun marketed the upscale 810 as the 810 Maxima in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. It is renamed to Nissan Maxima when the Datsun brand was phased out for the 1985 model year.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee for the 2004 model year.
For the US and Canada, Nissan ended production of the Maxima in July 2023.
Outside North America, the Maxima nameplate has also been applied to variants or trim levels of several other models.
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Common 2012 Nissan Maxima problems
The 2012 Nissan Maxima has several common problems that have been reported by owners. These issues include:
- Air Conditioner Not Working or Leaking: Many owners have reported problems with the air conditioning system in their 2012 Nissan Maxima. Some have reported that the air conditioning system does not work at all, while others have reported leaks in the system. This can be a significant problem, especially during hot weather.
- Melting Dashboard: Some owners of the 2012 Nissan Maxima have reported that the dashboard of their car has started to melt. This can be a significant safety hazard, as the melting dashboard can make it difficult for the driver to see the road.
- Exploding Sunroof: There have been reports of the sunroof on the 2012 Nissan Maxima exploding while the car is being driven. This can be a significant safety hazard, as shards of glass from the sunroof can injure the driver and passengers.
- Airbag Issues: There have been reports of airbag issues in the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Some owners have reported that the airbag alert light comes on at inappropriate times, not turning off, or failing to correctly sense when the front seat is occupied by an adult. This can be a significant safety hazard, as it could interfere with the deployment of the airbags in the event of an accident.
- Electrical System Problems: Quite a few drivers have reported problems with the electrical system in their 2012 Nissan Maxima. This includes problems with the door locks, which can pose a safety risk.
Despite these issues, the 2012 Nissan Maxima has received decent ratings for reliability. RepairPal gives the Maxima a 3.5/5 for reliability, while J.D. Power gives it an 83/100 (Great) in overall quality and reliability. U.S. News and World Report gives the 2012 Maxima a 4/5 in reliability. Nissan has a good reputation for quality, and the Maxima has been in production for 30 years, which can be taken as a good sign. However, it is essential to be aware of these common problems and to have them addressed promptly if they occur.
What problems does a 2012 Nissan Maxima have?
Top 2012 Nissan Maxima Problems
- Low Pressure AC Hose May Leak at Crimped Connection. 167 people have reported this. ...
- Leaking power steering pump can cause noise/steering problems. ...
- Timing Chain Rattle and Tapping Noise. ...
- Timing chain tensioner bleeding off oil pressure. ...
- Erratic or High Idle After Cleaning Throttle Body.
Is the 2012 Maxima a reliable car?
Very dependable quick automobile, beautiful.
Vehicle was chosen because came across a gentleman that owed a Later model Maxima and he said most dependable vehicle he had owed for over 20 years. Just did regular maintenance to it, convinced me.
What is the common problem with Nissan Maxima?
A prevalent concern among Nissan Maxima owners is a leaking and low-pressure air conditioning (AC) hose, often causing the AC to blow warm air. This issue is notably frequent in 2001 and 2004-2012 models, typically surfacing around 87,000 miles.
How many miles do 2012 Nissan Maximas last?
about 200,000 miles
How Long Can The Nissan Maxima Last? A Nissan Maxima can last about 200,000 miles on average, but this of course depends on how well it is maintained. A poorly maintained Maxima has a significantly higher chance to develop major engine and transmission problems before hitting 100,000 – 150,000 miles.
2012 Nissan Maxima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Maxima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Nissan Maxima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Nissan Maxima
The NHTSA has received 105 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Nissan Maxima vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP9CC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-31
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-23
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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!!
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-11
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-09
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-21
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Dashboard melting/sticky, glare.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-09
- VIN: 1n4aa5ap9cc
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: We are having issues with "melting" or "sticky dashboard of my 2014 Nissan Maxima. Difficult to see when is sunny outside.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-16
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-27
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Transmission problems.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-15
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-08
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP2CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-15
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP5P5
- Components: VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-22
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-17
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING/ GETS EXTREMELY HOT AND AS A RESULT IS STICKY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-02
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-11
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP8CC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-12
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP6CC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-19
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-07
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-17
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-18
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE CAR STREERING WHEEL WONT MOVE AND THE CAR WONT START.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-16
- VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
Negative 2012 Nissan Maxima car reviews
Positive 2012 Nissan Maxima car reviews
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I've owned my 2012 Maxima for over four years now and it has clocked 60k miles. I thought a long-term review from someone like me would be helpful. I'm happy to report that I have had zero issues with the car! The build quality is excellent and it has survived 7 New Hampshire winters and 2 Arizona summers with ease. The paint, molding, undercarriage, and everything else is in tip-top shape. Although it was in an accident last year, there have been no long-term effects or shaky rides, and it still runs and rides like new. You might come across negative reviews about the CVT transmission, but I'm pretty sure the Maxima is just fine, as mine has been too. Just replace the fluid every 30k miles and you'll be good. It's a very fast and fun car to drive, with a comfortable interior, lots of options, and makes for a safe, reliable daily driver. I plan on going the distance with this car and will do another review in four years!
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Hello! I hope you're having a great day. I just wanted to share that we recently picked up our 3rd Maxima, and we're really excited about it! The car only has 400+ miles on it, and we traded in our loaded 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD for it. My wife wasn't a fan of the Acura, but she absolutely loves her new Maxima. We've actually owned two other Maximas in the past - a '92 and an '03 - and we've always felt like we get a lot of car for the money. We're hoping that this new Maxima will be just as reliable as the first one. I'll be sure to keep you posted!
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We purchased our car on 6/3/14 with a rebuilt title and only 7,000 miles on it. It's a sleek Black Rose with Tan Interior. We paid $15,000.00 for it and were a bit hesitant to trust the car at first. However, after a year of driving it and putting 7,500 miles on it, we can confidently say that it has been an absolute joy to drive. We are averaging 26 mpg on regular gas, which is pretty good considering it has almost 300HP and is quick, agile, and comfortable. The radio system is outstanding, the leather seats are first class, and all the appointments are great. The only weak point is the Heater/Air Condition ETC. This car is incredibly fun to drive and handles like a sports car. We are so glad we bought it. As of our update on 7/6/2019, the car has 34,000 miles on it and is still running great, getting 22MPG. The paint on the rear deck is starting to peel, but it still runs and drives sweet.
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My 2012 Nissan Maxima has knocks at 30 mph. I took it to the dealership and, after some investigation, the fleet manager identified it as the ABS. Although it is frustrating to hear a knock every time, I have an appointment with a Nissan engineer to further investigate the issue. During a test drive of a brand new 2012 Maxima, we noticed the same knock at 30 mph. It would be helpful if Nissan could release a formal report on this issue. However, I am confident that this is just the way the car is built and it is not a major concern at this time.
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This is by far the best car I have ever owned! The quality of the build is apparent as soon as you step into the vehicle. It's super quick and feels every bit as fast as my previous car, a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP with a 5.3 liter V8. In fact, it falls short only at high speeds. I've test driven Accords and Camrys with V6 engines, but this car feels like it's in another class of performance and luxury. So far, I am the second owner of my Maxima and have had zero problems. The only issue I would say the car has is that it's not great in snow despite being a FWD car. If you live in a place with snow, I would recommend getting some nice snow tires. I still have the Maxima on 3/20/16 and everything I said above is true!
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Michael Goodwin 2024-10-14
I recently leased a 2012 Maxima Sport after turning in my 2009 model. While I enjoyed my previous Maxima, I must say that the newer model is not quite up to par. The 2009 Maxima was a beautiful car that appealed to both young and old alike, with exceptional handling and a classy interior and exterior. Unfortunately, the newer model seems to have lost some of that charm. The interior is smaller and less accommodating for passengers, and the exterior features smaller lights and a sloping hood that detract from the car's once eye-catching design. While Nissan claims there have been handling improvements, I have not noticed any significant changes. It seems that the newer model is geared more towards a younger generation. Overall, I am a bit disappointed with the changes made to the Maxima, but I still enjoy driving it.
Alford Spinka 2024-09-28
The Maxima is a beautiful and spacious car that is easy to drive in the city. However, some customers have reported issues with condensation in the side mirror lights, which Nissan claims is normal. Additionally, some drivers have experienced handling issues and wind noise on the highway. While syncing an iPod can be frustrating at times, the Maxima is still a great choice for those in the market for a new car. If you are considering a Maxima, it may also be worth checking out the Acura TSX/TL, Honda Accord, Lexus ES, Toyota Camry/Avalon.
Hillard Feest 2024-02-16
I have 15,000 miles on my car now. Unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with it. The car has not started over 12 times and the dash freezes, making the car unresponsive. The dealer advised me to keep a wrench in the car and disconnect the battery when this happens. They also mentioned that Nissan is working on a fix. I called Nissan customer service to follow up, but they have no record of the dealer calling. Additionally, the volume knob, nav, and radio have all had some issues, and the passenger seat is completely loose. The car is also quite loud on the highway with the windows up. I am disappointed that Nissan does not stand behind their products. I have requested to swap out the car for something else, but unfortunately, both the dealer and Corp will not talk to me until 12 months into the lease.