The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Maxima · 2012
2012 Nissan Maxima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 30,500 and 82,800 miles. Median 55,000, from 85 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 30,700 | 10,900–53,100 | 22 |
| Electrical | 53,800 | 42,500–78,000 | 16 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 90,000 | 67,000–110,000 | 15 |
| Engine | 43,000 | 31,000–122,000 | 7 |
| Steering | 39,000 | 20,100–84,900 | 10 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 42% |
| Steering | 19% |
| Electrical | 13% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Seats | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 115
Nissan filed 115 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering…
- SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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