Model year
2012 Nissan Maxima
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 107 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Maxima (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (26), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (23), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (19). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 22 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 360 complaints
- 2001 172 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 1,426 complaints
- 2005 948 complaints
- 2006 576 complaints
- 2007 129 complaints
- 2008 79 complaints
- 2009 339 complaints
- 2010 275 complaints
- 2011 106 complaints
- 2012 107 complaints
- 2013 62 complaints
- 2014 96 complaints
- 2016 142 complaints
- 2017 106 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 18 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
107 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 2, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima · 3.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Nissan Maxima at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.