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2012 Nissan Maxima Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Maxima has 5 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-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 Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 26, 2018SEATSSEATS MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WHILE IN MOTION AND BRAKING. FEELS LIKE THE SEAT IS LOOSELY ATTACHED TO ...
Mar 6, 2018SEATSTHE DRIVER SEAT OF MY '12 MAXIMA MOVES UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. I'VE READ MANY FORUMS AND...
Mar 14, 2015SEATSDRIVER SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH DURING ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. NISSAN SAYS THAT IT IS NOT A PRO...
Dec 4, 2014SEATSTHE DRIVER SEAT HAS A SLIGHT ROCK WHEN TAKING OFF AND BREAKING. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED BACK IN OCTOBE...
Mar 1, 2013SEATSDRIVER SEAT ROCKS SLIGHTLY ON TAKE OFF ACCELERATION OR SLOWING OF VEHICLE. HAS EXISTED SINCE CAR WA...

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