2012 Nissan Maxima
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come electrical system (15%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 137 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 20% of complaints
- Fuel economy
- 22 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come electrical system (15%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Nissan Maxima
Fuel economy
The EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Maxima at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway).
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Nissan Maxima earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.