AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 Nissan Maxima

NHTSA data on file today

The 2012 Nissan Maxima has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 107 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Air Bags 27 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 23 complaints
  • Electrical System 20 complaints
  • Power Train 18 complaints
  • Engine 11 complaints
  • Steering 10 complaints

Of the 107 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 107 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Maxima

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