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2012 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Maxima has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Nissan Maxima

Airbags
25
Electrical
18
Powertrain
18
Other
14
Steering
10
Engine
5
Seats
5
Structure
4
Visibility
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 13, 2022ENGINEThe contact owned a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after returning from lunch and parki...
May 11, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAD AN A.C. COMPRESSOR ISSUE 3 YEARS AGO AND HAD IT REPLACED BY TROPHY NISSAN MESQUITE,TEXAS IN 20...
Dec 16, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. ...
Jul 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNO...
Oct 17, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ...

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