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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Owner complaints (107)
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Maxima (6 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 27 | |
| Unknown or other | 23 | |
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Power train | 18 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Seats | 6 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Nissan Maxima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.